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Rohit Sharma’s Intervention Prompts Yashasvi Jaiswal to Stay with Mumbai

India captain Rohit Sharma reminded Yashasvi Jaiswal of Mumbai’s cricketing heritage, prompting the MCA to approve his decision to remain with the team.

Overview

  • Yashasvi Jaiswal withdrew his NOC to move to Goa and will represent Mumbai in the 2025–26 domestic season following MCA approval.
  • Rohit Sharma highlighted Mumbai’s record 42 Ranji Trophy titles and the role the association played in launching Jaiswal’s India career when advising him to stay.
  • MCA president Ajinkya Naik confirmed the association ratified Jaiswal’s NOC withdrawal after he consulted Rohit and other senior Mumbai and India players.
  • Jaiswal initially sought a NOC in April to captain Goa but reversed his request weeks later, citing personal reasons and renewed commitment to Mumbai.
  • During the Oval Test against England, Rohit Sharma offered on-field encouragement to “bat on,” a message Jaiswal said inspired his match-winning century.