Some U-19, U-23 boys hit Big and go out trying to impress IPL scouts: Dilip Vengsarkar | Cricket news
Mumbai: Some India overshadowed the players’ tendency, which they feel that these days are more inclined to play in the IPL than in Mumbai, former India captain Dilip Vengsarkar on Wednesday asked Mumbai chief selector Sanjay Patil to choose only the players who are proud to play for Mumbai.“In the last season, our top-order batsmen were not doing well. (Lower-order batsman) Sharadul Thakur and Tanush Kotian were saving us to save us in almost all sports. I think there were some test players who were not interested in playing (for Mumbai). Purpose of representing Mumbai.‘Those who are not interested, who feel that’ I can play in IPL ‘please play for Mumbai, “Vengsarkar thundered, talking to all Mumbai teams at the official launch of Mumbai Cricket Association’s Cricketing Season 2025-26, MCA Sharad Power Indur Cricket Center, BKC.On this occasion, India’s women’s team captain Diana Edulji (Women’s Cricket Advisor of MCA), East-India Pesar Raju Kulkarni (Chairman of Cricket Reforms Committee), MCA President Ajinkya Naik, all Mumbai teams coaches and selectors and members of the Apex Council were involved.The 116 -testing veteran, currently MCA’s cricket advisor, has also slammed another tendency, which he has seen to affect the IPL talent scouts in the under -19 and Under -23 BCCI tournament for big shots. “I have noticed that some of some under -23 and under -19 players, when they watch IPL talent scouts in their matches, they try to play big shots and exit. It should not happen. It is important that the player plays according to the needs of the Mumbai team and according to the format of the game,” Vengsarkar said.
Vengsarkar urged the youth to avoid social media to avoid “proud” while playing for Mumbai instead of getting upset about IPL only. “Everyone thinks that IPL is only one thing, the right platform to show your talent. stay focused. Be emotional about your own performance and how you can win the match because when I was the selector, I used to see who would win the match with a difficult situation. If we, for example, 80 for five, and you need 300 runs. Who will win the match for me from there? It’s okay that I chose Virat Kohli when I was the chief selector of India, “he said.
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“You have to watch the semi -finals and finals to win big games. You are all excellent cricketers who have a bright future. You should be focused and emotional about the game, “Vengsarkar concluded in his speech.Meanwhile, MCA president Ajinkya Naik advised Mumbai’s young cricketers to be more loyal to their clubs. “Unfortunately, unlike earlier times, there is no concept of club’s loyalty. Players feel that they can play only for Mumbai when they represent clubs that relate to top administrators or selectors in local cricket. However, you cannot play for Mumbai for a long time with that approach. You can only play for Mumbai based on your performance. This is the only criterion. There is no concept of friendship or favor here. All of you have been selected for various teams in Mumbai based on your performance. Lawy is important. You should be proud to play for your club and Mumbai and represent MCA, “Naik said.
