Deepak Hooda has determined to separate from the Baroda Cricket Association (BCA). This all-rounder will play for Rajasthan within the upcoming season.
BCA secretary Ajit Lele informed The Indian Express, “He had applied for a ‘no-objection certificate’ and the association has given him.”
Hooda’s dispute with Baroda has been happening for a while now. This January, a day earlier than the beginning of the T20 match Syed Mushtaq Ali, Hooda broke out of the Baroda group bubble after an altercation with skipper Kunal Pandya.
He later complained to the Baroda Cricket Association (BCA) about Pandya’s conduct, however the state unit accused him of leaking his letter to the media. This additionally acquired him banned for the remainder of the season. The affiliation additionally approached their IPL franchise Punjab Kings and threatened to complain to the Indian Cricket Board.
How many cricket associations will probably be unnoticed on the participant included within the possible checklist of the Indian group? Deepak Hooda leaving Baroda Cricket is a large loss. He might have simply served for one more ten years as he’s nonetheless younger. As a Barodian that is completely disappointing!
—Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) July 15, 2021
The Hooda saga has not gone down effectively amongst former cricketers in Baroda. Former India participant Irfan Pathan tweeted, ‘How many cricket associations will lose to a participant within the Indian group’s possible checklist? Deepak Hooda leaving Baroda Cricket is a large loss. He might have simply served for one more ten years as he’s nonetheless younger. As a Barodian it is completely disappointing!”
Hooda performed 46 first-class matches for Baroda, scoring 2908 runs at a mean of 43. He additionally performed 68 ODIs for the state.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
