I respect the selectors’ decision: Lad on Suyakumar’s omission
Mumbai cricket captain Siddhesh Lad has expressed respect for the selectors' decision to omit Suryakumar Yadav from the Ranji Trophy squad. The team is currently preparing for the season opener against Chandigarh following injury recoveries for key players.
Why it matters
The selection of high-profile players for domestic tournaments is a significant topic in Indian sports, reflecting the balance between international commitments and domestic league participation.
Captain Siddhesh Lad has distanced himself from Suryakumar Yadav’s omission from the Mumbai squad for the Ranji Trophy opener against Chandigarh.
“Surya has been a fantastic player for Mumbai cricket. He has done a lot for Mumbai cricket over the years and also to the Indian team; he is a World Cup-winning captain,” Lad said at the pre-season press conference here on Thursday.
“In our group, there is tremendous respect for Surya. Whatever decisions are being taken by the management and the selectors, they feel is right at this moment. I want to respect it as a captain. I am sure whoever is in the contention and preparing well for the season, will be always in the reckoning. But I don’t want to go beyond the selectors.”
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