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Pujara available for Ranji season; Rahane quits Mumbai captaincy by Vijay Tagore • Last updated on Thu, Aug 21, 2025, 02:57 PM Both Rahane and Pujara will be available to play for their respective state sides. © Getty On the day veteran Ajinkya Rahane announced his decision to step down as Mumbai's Ranji Trophy captain, another seasoned India cricketer, Cheteshwar Pujara, made himself available for the upcoming season. Rahane too has said he intends to continue playing for Mumbai. A senior Saurashtra Cricket Association (SCA) official confirmed Pujara's availability. "He has signalled his readiness to play in the upcoming Ranji season. It is, of course, good news for us as his experience will be a big advantage for the team," an SCA official told . A red-ball stalwart for India with 103 Tests, the 37-year-old Pujara now turns out only in the multi-day matches for his home state. Pujara scored 402 runs in seven games last season, averagi...