Senior indian cricketer and captain of the mumbai cricket team, Ajinkya Rahane, has abruptly announced that he will step down as the captain of the mumbai Ranji team before the start of the domestic season. He said that he has taken this decision with the aim of developing a new generation of leaders. Rahane, who posted this on his X (Twitter) page on Thursday, said, “It has been a great honour for me to captain the mumbai team and win championships. As the new domestic season is about to begin, I believe this is the right time to develop a new leader. Therefore, I have decided not to continue as the captain.” He also said, "I will be fully committed to giving my best as a player. I will continue my journey with the mumbai cricket Association and help them win many more trophies. I am looking forward to the upcoming season," he said. That is, he has decided to play only as a player, without the captaincy. A captain who quenched his thirst for 7 years! Ajinkya Rahane's captaincy was a golden era for the mumbai team. It was under his leadership that the mumbai team won the Ranji Trophy in the 2023-24 season and created a record. With this, Rahane put an end to the mumbai team's trophy drought that had lasted for the last seven years. This is the 42nd Ranji Trophy that mumbai has won. Not only that, the mumbai team also won the Irani Trophy in the 2024-25 season under his leadership.
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Rahane, who is now 37, is set to play his 19th first-class season as an ordinary player for mumbai, as he is not in contention for a place in the indian team. Rahane is an indispensable player in the history of mumbai cricket. He has helped the team in many difficult situations with the bat. Amazing in scoring: He has been a run machine in first-class matches for Mumbai. He has played more than 100 first-class matches for mumbai so far, scoring more than 8000 runs. This includes more than 25 centuries.
Highest score: His 265* against hyderabad in the 2009-10 Ranji season remains his highest score.
Man of the match: His calm and responsible play in several knock-out matches and finals has been a major reason for Mumbai's victory. In particular, his 73 runs against Vidarbha in the 2023-24 Ranji Trophy final laid the foundation for Mumbai's victory.
Excellent Captaincy: Rahane, not only as a player but also as a captain, can be credited with leading the young players and turning the team into a champion. His calm but firm leadership style created a positive atmosphere within the team. cricket critics are praising Rahane's decision to make way for a new generation, showing his generosity and his passion for mumbai cricket.
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