Ajinkya Rahane Withdraws from Ranji Trophy Due to Personal Reasons, Big Blow to Mumbai
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Ajinkya Rahane Withdraws from Ranji Trophy Due to Personal Reasons, Big Blow to Mumbai
- •Veteran Mumbai batsman Ajinkya Rahane has informed the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) of his decision to withdraw from the remaining Ranji Trophy matches this season due to personal reasons.
- •Rahane will not be available for Mumbai's last two league matches against Hyderabad (Jan 22-25) and Delhi (Jan 29-Feb 1).
- •His performance in the current Ranji season has been average, with only one century in four matches; he last played for India in July 2023.
- •Mumbai currently leads Ranji Trophy Group D with 24 points from five matches, having secured three wins and two draws.
- •Rahane, who stepped down from Mumbai's captaincy earlier, last played a Test for India in 2023 against West Indies and was part of the WTC 2023 final.
Why It Matters: Ajinkya Rahane's sudden withdrawal from Ranji Trophy due to personal reasons is a significant setback for Mumbai.
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