India’s left-handed opener Yashasvi Jaiswal is set to join the Mumbai squad ahead of their Vijay Hazare Trophy (VHT) match against Goa on December 31, confirmed Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) Secretary Unmesh Khanvilkar.
Jaiswal’s Return After Illness
Jaiswal, who turns 24 on Sunday, missed Mumbai’s opening two matches in Jaipur due to his recovery from acute gastroenteritis. “Yashasvi will play in the game against Goa, which is happening on December 31. He will be joining the team either on the evening of the 29th or the morning of the 30th,” Khanvilkar said.
Earlier this month, Jaiswal was hospitalized with stomach cramps after Mumbai’s final Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Super League fixture against Rajasthan, with tests confirming acute gastroenteritis. Doctors had advised a week’s rest.
Mumbai Changes Ahead of Goa Match
With veteran India opener Rohit Sharma having opened the batting for Mumbai in the first two matches, Jaiswal is now set to replace him in the lineup against Goa, which will be played at the Anantam Ground on New Year’s Eve.
Jaiswal is expected to feature in more matches for Mumbai in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, although his availability will depend on India’s squad selection for the three-game ODI series against New Zealand, starting in Vadodara on January 11.
Notable Performance
In the series decider against South Africa, Jaiswal scored 116 not out—his maiden ODI century—as India won by nine wickets at the ACA-VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam. He had opened the innings with Rohit Sharma and is set to team up with the former India captain once again.
Mumbai’s Strong Start
Mumbai, led by India’s seam-bowling all-rounder Shardul Thakur, has made a strong start to their 2025/26 Vijay Hazare Trophy campaign. They defeated Sikkim by eight wickets in their first Elite Group C clash, followed by a 51-run victory over Uttarakhand. Mumbai will next face Chhattisgarh in round three of the competition at the Jaipuria Vidyalaya Ground on Monday.