Yashasvi Jaiswal has made a significant decision to leave Mumbai, his long-time domestic team, and join Goa ahead of the upcoming Indian domestic season. The young batting sensation, who has been making waves in international cricket, revealed that the move was driven by an opportunity that Goa presented to him—one he felt compelled to seize
Reports surfaced on Wednesday stating that Jaiswal had written to the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) requesting a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to facilitate his switch to Goa. The decision, he admits, wasn’t easy.
“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,” Jaiswal shared with a leading publication.
Despite his deep connection with Mumbai cricket, Jaiswal saw this as a chance to step up in his career. Goa offered him a leadership role, a prospect that played a crucial role in his decision-making process.
“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,” he explained.
With this move, Jaiswal follows in the footsteps of other Mumbai cricketers like Arjun Tendulkar and Siddhesh Lad, who have also shifted their domestic allegiances to teams down south. Reports suggest that the 23-year-old opener has already secured his NOC and is poised to lead Goa in the upcoming season.
In his letter to the MCA, Jaiswal cited “career aspirations” and “personal circumstances” as his reasons for making the switch. As he takes on this new challenge, all eyes will be on how he fares in a leadership role, both for Goa and in his continued journey with Team India.
