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Coach's Son Leads Mumbai: A Legacy Fulfilled
22 Jan
Summary
- Siddhesh Lad captains Mumbai in Ranji Trophy, a proud moment for his coach father.
- Dinesh Lad, father of the captain, also coached Rohit Sharma and Shardul Thakur.
- Siddhesh Lad, known as the 'crisis man,' recently scored 170 runs against Puducherry.
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.
