Ajinkya Rahane: Indian cricket team's veteran batsman Ajinkya Rahane has been out of Team India for a long time and is sometimes seen playing in England's County Championship and sometimes in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and is trying to make a comeback in Team India. However, after all this, Ajinkya Rahane is not able to make a comeback in Team India.

Ajinkya Rahane will be seen captaining Mumbai in Irani Cup 2024

After winning the 42nd Ranji Trophy title, Mumbai is preparing to play against Rest of India in the Irani Cup 2024. For the Irani Cup, the Mumbai Cricket Association has appointed Ajinkya Rahane as the captain for this important match. Mumbai Cricket Association President Sanjay Patil revealed this on Sunday, August 04. Patil said that Ajinkya Rahane has been selected as the captain. However, it is doubtful whether Ajinkya Rahane will be available for this match.

Ajinkya Rahane is playing cricket in England

India and Mumbai's experienced cricketer Ajinkya Rahane is currently in England and is associated with the Leicestershire team and is playing in the One-Day Cup. Due to this, Rahane will not be available to play in the Buchi Babu tournament and due to this the senior selection committee of the Mumbai Cricket Association has given the responsibility of captaincy to Sarfaraz Khan. Shams Mulani, who was the vice-captain of the Ranji Trophy last season, will also not participate in this tournament. However, he can return for the Irani Cup.

Prithvi Shaw may return

Opener Prithvi Shaw can also be included in the Irani Cup. However, Shaw is playing in the One-Day Cup for Northamptonshire. Talking to the newspaper Dainik Mid-Day, Patil said that if Ajinkya is available then he will be the captain, but in his absence we should be ready with options and currently Sarfaraz is the most senior and Sarfaraz Khan has played Test cricket for Team India. In such a situation, we will think about making him the captain.