Suryakumar denies coup claims after Jaiswal exit

Yashasvi Jaiswal has announced his decision to transfer from Mumbai to Goa, citing personal reasons. This move signifies a major shift for the left-handed batsman, who has built his burgeoning international career with the support of the Mumbai cricketing establishment. Jaiswal's departure was officially communicated to the Mumbai Cricket Association in a letter sent on Tuesday, and the governing body promptly respected his wishes.

On the heels of this news, speculation has emerged regarding potential unrest within the Mumbai cricket team. Reports suggest a "coup" might be brewing and indicate a "possibility" of Suryakumar Yadav also contemplating a switch. However, sources close to Yadav have dismissed these rumors. Adding a humorous twist, Yadav shared a post on X featuring a report with the caption alleging his involvement in influencing other players' decisions to move. He jokingly responded, "Script writer or journalist? If I need a laugh, I’ll stop watching comedy movies and start reading these articles. Complete nonsense."

Jaiswal joins Arjun Tendulkar and Siddhesh Lad as the latest Mumbai cricketers to transition to Goa. Tendulkar and Lad made similar moves before the 2022-23 season. Jaiswal's most recent appearance for Mumbai was in a Ranji Trophy Group A league match against Jammu and Kashmir, held from January 23 to 25, following BCCI's directive requiring national players to engage in domestic cricket when not on international duty.

In that match, both Jaiswal and India captain Rohit Sharma returned to domestic competition, with Jaiswal scoring 4 and 26. Despite their presence, Mumbai suffered a five-wicket loss to Jammu and Kashmir, marking only the second such defeat in the tournament's history.

Jaiswal's journey, far from smooth, is a testament to his resilience and dedication. Originally from Bhadohi, Uttar Pradesh, he moved to Mumbai at 12 to chase his cricketing dreams, enduring significant hardship, including living in a tent. His fortunes changed when coach Jwala Singh discovered him and helped hone his cricketing talent, setting Jaiswal on the path to national recognition.