Ajinkya Rahane bids farewell to Ranji Trophy 2025-26 season

Ajinkya Rahane has waved goodbye to the Ranji Trophy 2025-26 season, citing personal reasons. With Mumbai set to clash with Hyderabad on January 22, they'll have to soldier on without him. As if that wasn't enough, key players are off preparing for the T20 World Cup, leaving Mumbai with a fresh-faced squad. But hey, Yashasvi Jaiswal might still step up to the plate!

Quick rundown

1.Rahane taps out for the rest of Ranji Trophy due to personal reasons.

2.Mumbai rely on youth as Shardul Thakur takes charge of a greener squad.

3.Yashasvi Jaiswal may play while Iyer, Dube and Yadav juggle India duties.

4.Phase two of the Elite Group begins Jan 22 with Mumbai vs Hyderabad in round six.

5.The exact personal reason stays undisclosed, leaving fans to speculate with a smile.

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