Indian Domestic Cricket giants Mumbai suffer a huge setback, as star Indian batter Yashaswi Jaiswal has decided to part ways with the record-time champions for the next Ranji Trophy season.
Jaiswal, as reported by PTI, has requested an exit from Mumbai, and will now move to Goa for the 2025-26 season, where he might potentially be handed captaincy of the side.
The 23-year-old was instrumental in Mumbai’s success this decade, as his record-breaking tons and double tons powered them to Ranji Trophy and Irani Cup success.
Jaiswal now joins the likes of Arjun Tendulkar and Siddhesh Lad, who have earlier made the same move (Mumbai to Goa).
“Yes, it is surprising. He must have thought of something to make such a move. He has requested us to relieve him and we have accepted his request,” a senior MCA official told PTI.
“He wants to play for us and we welcome him. He will be playing for us from the next season. He plays for the Indian cricket team so he can be the captain and we will work in the direction to appoint him” Goa Cricket Association’s secretary Shamba Desai told PTI.
Here’s What Yashasvi Jaiswal Said On His Move To Goa
“It was a very tough decision for me. Whatever I am today is because of Mumbai. The city has made me who I am, and all my life, I will be indebted to the MCA, Goa has thrown me a new opportunity and it has offered me a leadership role. My first goal will be to do well for India and whenever I’m not on national duty, I will be playing for Goa and try to make them go deep into the tournament. This was an (important) opportunity which came my way and I just took it.”
(Note: The above statement is reported by The Indian Express)
