Coach's Son Leads Mumbai: A Legacy Fulfilled

Siddhesh Lad is now captaining the Mumbai Ranji Trophy team, a significant achievement celebrated by his father and childhood coach, Dinesh Lad. This leadership role comes in the absence of regular captain Shardul Thakur, who is recovering from a leg injury. Dinesh Lad, who has a storied coaching career, also mentored cricketing giants Rohit Sharma and Shardul Thakur during their formative years.

Dinesh expressed profound pride in his son's appointment, highlighting the esteemed legacy of Mumbai cricket. He lauded Siddhesh as the team's 'crisis man' for his consistent ability to rescue the team in difficult situations, recently earning Player of the Match for a stellar 170 against Puducherry. The proud father also acknowledged the success of other students, like Suved Parkar, who are part of the current Mumbai squad.

Reflecting on the captaincy transition from Thakur to Siddhesh, Dinesh conveyed his happiness. His simple yet powerful message to his son was to 'play good cricket and make the team proud.' Siddhesh's current form and leadership opportunity position him for potential higher honors in his burgeoning career.