Overview
- Mumbai Cricket Association officials said Rahane cited personal reasons for his unavailability for the rest of the league phase.
- He will miss the away game against Hyderabad from January 22–25 and the home fixture versus Delhi from January 29–February 1, with the squad for Hyderabad being picked on January 17.
- Mumbai sit atop Group D on 24 points after five matches, and selectors must cover a senior batting vacancy for the next two fixtures.
- Shardul Thakur captains the side this season after Rahane stepped down, and the team may lean on younger players with several India regulars unavailable.
- Rahane’s domestic returns this season include one century in four Ranji matches; he last played for India in July 2023 and remains contracted to Kolkata Knight Riders for the upcoming IPL.