Yashasvi Jaiswal and Tilak Varma (Source:@KKRWeRule,x.com)
The news of Yashasvi Jaiswal opting to play for Goa in the upcoming domestic cricket season has created a stir. There was further speculation on other high-profile players potentially making the same move. Among the names reportedly under consideration were Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma.
However, the MI star player Suryakumar Yadav took to social media to strongly deny these claims. In a sarcastic post on social media, he refuted any involvement to switch his domestic team to Goa, emphasising that these reports were based on false information.
Tilak Varma, in particular, has become the focus of the latest round of speculation. The 22-year-old was rumored to be one of the star players approached by the Goa Cricket Association (GCA) for their revamped squad.
Tilak Varma Denies Reports Of Leaving Hyderabad
Despite the rumours surrounding his potential transfer, Tilak Varma has not made any official moves indicating that he plans to leave Hyderabad.
In the midst of wild rumours, R Devraj, secretary of Hyderabad Cricket Association, asserted that Tilak Verma has not sought any transfer to Goa and the left hander will continue to play for Hyderabad
According to journalist N. Jagannath Das, the Secretary of the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA), R. Devraj, confirmed that Tilak Varma would continue playing for his home state.
This clear statement from the HCA has helped quell the swirling rumours about Varma’s domestic cricket future.
Jaiswal’s Move To Goa Almost Confirmed
Yashasvi Jaiswal has written to the MCA seeking NOC to shift his domestic team from Mumbai to Goa starting from the next season. While the specific reasons for this move have not been officially confirmed, reports suggest that it is due to personal reasons.