Indian cricketer Suryakumar Yadav has firmly dismissed rumors suggesting his departure from Mumbai to join Goa for the upcoming domestic cricket season.
Suryakumar Yadav quashes baseless reports linking him to Goa move
The speculation, which gained traction after a major news outlet reported on the alleged move, created a stir among cricket followers. The report hinted that Suryakumar was set to follow in the footsteps of young batting sensation Yashasvi Jaiswal, who officially transferred to Goa earlier today. However, Suryakumar wasted no time in setting the record straight, taking to social media to express his frustration over what he termed as “scripted journalism” and outright “nonsense.”
Addressing the rumors on X (formerly Twitter), Suryakumar posted a scathing response, saying, “Script writer hai ya journalist? Agar hasna hai toh I will stop watching comedy movies and start reading these articles. Ekdum bakwas (Is this a scriptwriter or a journalist? If I want to laugh, I will stop watching comedy movies and start reading these articles. Absolute nonsense),”
Script writer hai ya journalist? Agar hasna hai toh I will stop watching comedy movies and start reading these articles. Ekdum bakwas 🤣🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/VG3YwQ5eYb
— Surya Kumar Yadav (@surya_14kumar) April 2, 2025
His sharp rebuttal reflects his growing impatience with the baseless speculations surrounding his career, emphasizing his commitment to Mumbai cricket. The 34-year-old, widely regarded as one of India’s finest white-ball batters, has been a pillar for Mumbai in domestic cricket and continues to be a key figure in India’s national squad.
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Yashasvi Jaiswal’s surprise transfer to Goa
While Suryakumar denied any links to a move, young batting sensation Jaiswal has officially confirmed his switch from Mumbai to Goa, a move that has left the domestic cricket circuit buzzing. Jaiswal, who has been a mainstay in Mumbai cricket since his early days, decided to embark on a fresh challenge by joining Goa for the upcoming domestic season. This transfer marks a significant shift in his career, given his deep-rooted connection with Mumbai, where he has flourished as a top-order batter since the Under-16 level.
For Mumbai, losing a player of his caliber is a major setback, considering his proven ability to deliver match-winning performances across formats. The 22-year-old left-handed batter has been one of India’s brightest prospects, impressing at the international level as well. His departure leaves Mumbai with the tough task of finding a suitable replacement, particularly in the Ranji Trophy and Vijay Hazare Trophy, where he has been instrumental in their success.
On the other hand, Goa will sees this as a golden opportunity to strengthen their squad with one of the most promising batters in Indian cricket. The state team, which has struggled to make an impact in domestic tournaments in recent years, will hope that Jaiswal’s presence will provide much-needed depth and firepower to their batting lineup.
