Mumbai middle-order batsman Siddhesh Lad (30) has sought a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) to permit him to play for the brand new state within the upcoming home season. If all goes effectively, Lad says he’ll signify the neighboring state of Goa. Indian icon son Sachin would be the second participant after Arjun Tendulkar to play for Lad Goa.
A number of days again, Tendulkar Jr. had additionally determined to maneuver to Goa to get extra alternatives.
“It was an honor to represent Mumbai for almost a decade. I think it is time for me to explore more opportunities coming my way. I would also like to thank MCA, all the support staff and players who have been a part of my journey with MCA,” Lad instructed The Indian Express. “Some teams have [shown interest] But I am currently in talks with Goa.”
Lad performed 61 first-class matches, scoring 4058 runs at a median of 40. He scored 1140 runs in 39 List A video games, together with 842 runs in 24. He was additionally part of the Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders crew.
Lad has been a part of one Ranji Trophy and two Vijay Hazare Trophy successful groups for Mumbai. His place got here underneath the scanner after the selectors determined to present probabilities to extra ready kids. He didn’t discover a place within the red-ball Mumbai crew after the pandemic.
He was a part of the Mumbai squad within the Vijay Hazare Trophy and Syed Mushtaq Ali in 2021 however couldn’t convert his begins into huge scores.
Lad defined that it was a tough resolution to depart the state the place he has performed all his cricket. He is the son of Dinesh Lad, who has coached Indian gamers like Rohit Sharma and Shardul Thakur.
“The memories are endless but lifting the Ranji Trophy is definitely the best memory. Yes, it will be difficult (playing for any other state) but I am ready to accept the challenge,” says Lad.
With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
