Suryakumar Yadav Dismisses Transfer Rumours
Mumbai batter Suryakumar Yadav has publicly refuted rumours circulating regarding a potential transfer to Goa’s Ranji Trophy team. The reports, which surfaced following teammate Yashasvi Jaiswal’s reported pursuit of a move, were labelled as 'utter nonsense' by SKY via a post on his official X (formerly Twitter) account.
Yashasvi Jaiswal's Potential Transfer
The controversy began with reports indicating that Yashasvi Jaiswal has requested a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) to switch his domestic allegiance to Goa, starting from the 2025-26 season. According to The Indian Express, Jaiswal submitted this request via email on Tuesday. This decision has reportedly prompted the Goa Cricket Association (GCA) to explore a strategic player acquisition, potentially eyeing other Mumbai players like Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma.
SKY's Reaction
Suryakumar Yadav’s response on X was direct and dismissive. He questioned the credibility of the reporting, quipping, “Script writer hai ya journalist? Agar hasna hai toh I will stop watching comedy movies and start reading these articles. Ekdum bakwas 🤣🤣🤣”.
Reports of 'Coup' and Discontent
Reports from Times Of India suggest that the GCA is planning a 'coup' of the MCA ranks, with ambitions to acquire key players. The report also alluded to potential discontent within the Mumbai dressing room, suggesting that Jaiswal’s decision might be rooted in an incident dating back to the 2022 Duleep Trophy. Furthermore, it was claimed that Suryakumar could be playing a ‘lead role’ in pursuing players for the switch, prompting MCA president Ajinkya Naik to initiate meetings to address the developing situation.
Key Points:
- Yashasvi Jaiswal's Request: Jaiswal has formally requested a transfer from Mumbai to Goa.
- Goa’s Ambitions: The GCA is reportedly targeting a significant player acquisition from Mumbai.
- SKY's Rejection: Suryakumar Yadav strongly denied any involvement in such a transfer.
- Potential Discontent: Reports suggest underlying issues within the Mumbai team.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
- Why is Yashasvi Jaiswal moving to Goa? The exact reasons are still unclear, but reports suggest it may be related to an incident in 2022.
- Is Suryakumar Yadav also going to Goa? Suryakumar Yadav has publicly denied these rumours.
- What is the MCA doing about this situation? The MCA president has reportedly called meetings to discuss the developments.