Mumbai, Aug. 21 -- Ahead of the 2025-26 domestic season, Indian middle-order batter Ajinkya Rahane has decided to step down from the captaincy of the Mumbai Ranji Trophy team.

Rahane took to social media on Thursday and made this decision.

"Captaining and winning championships with the Mumbai team has been an absolute honour. With a new domestic season ahead, I believe it's the right time to groom a new leader. And hence I've decided not to continue in the captaincy role. I remain fully committed to giving my best as a player and will continue my journey with MCA to help us win more trophies. Looking forward to the season," Rahane wrote on Instagram.

Under Rahane's leadership, the Mumbai team went on to clinch the 2023-24 Ranji Trophy ...