IPL 2025: Jaffer Expresses Surprise Over Jaiswal's Swift Move to Goa
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Synopsis
Wasim Jaffer expresses surprise at Yashasvi Jaiswal's swift move from Mumbai to Goa in domestic cricket. After a notable performance, Jaiswal's decision raises questions about his focus on playing for India rather than the Ranji Trophy.
Key Takeaways
- Wasim Jaffer is surprised by Jaiswal's quick move to Goa.
- Jaiswal scored 67 runs in a recent match against PBKS.
- Concerns about his form and performance in the IPL.
- Focus should be on representing India in all formats.
- Jaiswal's decision highlights potential issues with Mumbai's management.
New Delhi, April 6 (NationPress) Former Indian cricketer Wasim Jaffer expressed his astonishment regarding the young left-handed opener Yashasvi Jaiswal's rapid decision to transition from Mumbai to Goa in the realm of domestic cricket.
On Saturday, Jaiswal managed to overcome a series of disappointing performances by scoring a brisk 67 runs off 45 balls in Rajasthan Royals’ 50-run victory against Punjab Kings at Mullanpur. Jaffer remarked, "Regardless of what Goa had to offer, leaving Mumbai at such a young age (Jaiswal is merely 23) is unexpected. It's more understandable for someone aged 34-35 to make such a move."
"It seems that issues with the Mumbai team management might have influenced his choice, yet I deem abandoning Mumbai as a surprising decision. He has been part of the Mumbai cricket scene since Under-14 levels, and with Goa being a recently promoted plate-group team to the elite group, I find it astonishing that he would opt to play there. The time he will spend in first-class cricket is something that puzzles me given his quick decision to leave.
"However, he should focus on representing India in all three formats rather than just playing in the Ranji Trophy. For a talent like him, that should be his priority. This transition must be on his mind, especially since it's been a topic of discussion in the past week or two," Jaffer stated during an interview on ESPNCricinfo.
Jaiswal's half-century against PBKS, which was his slowest in the IPL, came off 40 balls and included 12 dot balls, indicating he is still in search of his optimal form.
"It is crucial for Rajasthan Royals to have runs from him. He appears somewhat out of sorts; he seems to be pushing too hard right from the start. Despite hitting five sixes and three fours, showcasing a high boundary rate, he still faced numerous dot balls. It didn't seem like he was hitting his stride," Jaffer added.
Mark Boucher, the former South African cricketer who coached the Mumbai Indians in the last two IPL seasons, concurred with Jaffer's assessment of Jaiswal's innings.
"Reaching fifty, he faced nearly 40 balls. The next five balls saw him score rapidly. It feels as if he just needed to remain at the crease for a few more overs to deliver that match-winning innings we know he is capable of, having done so in the past. He must be quite disappointed with his dismissal at that moment, as it was the tipping point for him to deliver a significant performance," he concluded.
