Yashasvi Jaiswal withdraws Goa NOC request, to continue playing for Mumbai

Indian Test opener Yashasvi Jaiswal will continue to represent Mumbai after withdrawing his request to move to Goa. The 23-year-old had earlier sought a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for the transfer, and the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) approved his withdrawal on Monday, June 30.

Jaiswal is currently with the Indian team in England and last played for Mumbai in a Ranji Trophy match at the BKC ground during the previous season.

“The Apex Council has approved the withdrawal of the No Objection Certificate (NOC) that had been earlier requested by Yashasvi Jaiswal to represent another state. He will continue to be available for Mumbai,” the MCA said in a statement.

“Yashasvi has always been a proud product of Mumbai cricket. We have accepted his withdrawal NOC application and he will be available for Mumbai in the forthcoming domestic season,” said the Association president Ajinkya Naik.

The left-handed batter has played 10 Ranji Trophy matches for Mumbai, scoring 863 runs at an average of 53.93, including four centuries. In List A cricket, he has scored 1,296 runs in 25 innings at an average of 58, with five centuries to his name. In the T20 format, he has scored 648 runs in 26 innings representing Mumbai.

Meanwhile, the MCA confirmed that Arman Jaffer and Sidhant Adatrao have received NOCs and will represent Pondicherry in the upcoming domestic season. The Cricket Association of Pondicherry has officially confirmed this development. They will be joined by former Madhya Pradesh player Puneet Datey in the Southern team.

In another significant move, the MCA has formed a committee dedicated to the welfare and development of differently-abled players.

“In a progressive step towards inclusivity and alignment with the MCA Constitution, the Council has decided to constitute a Differently-Abled Players Cricket Committee. These decisions underscore the MCA’s enduring commitment to tradition, inclusivity, and the growth of cricket at all levels,” the MCA said.