In a move that had been brewing for some time, has officially been named the for the upcoming . The decision comes after stepped down from leadership duties earlier in August, signaling a transition phase in Mumbai’s red-ball setup.

Rahane, who had led Mumbai with characteristic calm and class, had already made it clear that he wouldn’t continue as skipper, paving the way for a new face at the helm. While speculation swirled about who would take charge, all eyes were on either Shardul Thakur or , both established names with strong leadership credentials.

However, Iyer’s seems to have cleared the air. Though he continues to lead Mumbai in white-ball formats, the demands of the longer format and his own priorities have led him to focus solely on limited-overs cricket for now.

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