Bravish Shetty, Harmeet won't represent Mumbai

Bravish Shetty

Five players are set to leave Mumbai cricket's set up for the upcoming domestic season. While three have already received a No Objection Certificate (NOC), the other two are in line to apply for the NOC at the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA).

Mumbai's prolific opener Bravish Shetty and ex-India U-19 left-arm spinner Harmeet Singh will join Tripura where they will play as guest players. All-rounder Shashank Singh will be moving to Puducherry in the hope of making the cut. It is learnt that veteran all-rounder Abhishek Nayar too is headed to Puducherry, while veteran leg-spinner Pravin Tambe may take up the role of U-23 bowling coach for Puducherry.

Harmeet felt not being included in the Mumbai probables list was a clear indication that his services perhaps will not be required. "I have taken a lot of wickets in local cricket last season while I was serving my cooling off period. I was hopeful of getting a call-up this time. But when I was not included in the probables, it was pretty evident that I am not needed here. Every year is precious and since I am getting an opportunity to play first-class cricket, I thought it is the right time to move," Harmeet told mid-day yesterday.

Shetty, who was also not included in the Mumbai's Ranji Trophy probables despite registering high scores in local tournaments, is keen to join Tripura for better prospects. "I have nothing against anyone. I am going there to play a higher level of cricket. I am looking at the bigger picture," Shetty said.

Shashank, who was only recently included in the Mumbai probables, is moving to Puducherry for higher studies. "I have attended the selection trials and I am hoping to make the cut. It was an emotional decision to leave Mumbai cricket especially the DY Patil group. I owe them a lot," said Shashank.

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