Indian Test opener approached the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) recently with a request to represent Goa in the upcoming domestic season. Expressing his gratitude to Mumbai and its cricketing culture, the left-handed batter mentioned that he remained indebted to the city for shaping his career. The opener formally wrote to MCA, seeking a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to make the switch for the 2025-26 season.

In an email sent to the MCA office bearers, the Uttar Pradesh-born cricketer expressed his gratitude for the opportunity of representing Mumbai in the domestic circuit. The Rajasthan Royals opener acknowledged the significant opportunities provided by the association, which played a crucial role in his development. However, after careful consideration of his career and personal circumstances, he decided to make a switch and represent the Goa domestic team in the upcoming season.

“It was a very tough decision for me. Whatever I am today is because of Mumbai. The city has made me who I am, and all my life, I will be indebted to the MCA,” Jaiswal told The Indian Express.

The top-order batter stated that the holiday state had offered him a new opportunity with a leadership role. While prioritising his India commitments, he aimed to contribute to Goa’s success whenever available, seizing the opportunity.

“Goa has thrown me a new opportunity and it has offered me a leadership role. My first goal will be to do well for India and whenever I’m not on national duty, I will be playing for Goa and try to make them go deep into the tournament. This was an (important) opportunity which came my way and I just took it,” Jaiswal said on the leadership role opportunity.

At 23, the opener’s move to is significant, especially with the team reaching the knockouts. Goa has seen former Mumbai players like Arjun Tendulkar and Siddhesh Lad represent them. Last season, following BCCI’s directive about playing domestic games when not on international duty, the left hander turned up for Mumbai against Jammu and Kashmir, scoring 4 and 26 in the two innings.

Earlier this year, the opener was left out of India’s Champions Trophy squad but was named as a non-traveling substitute. He later withdrew from Mumbai’s Ranji semifinal due to ankle pain. Having played for Mumbai since U-19, Jaiswal’s domestic performances, including a Vijay Hazare double century, earned him an India call up two years ago.