Siddhesh Lad’s father, Dinesh Lad, who coached Rohit Sharma in his early days, expressed pride as his son leads Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy match against Hyderabad. Siddhesh steps in as captain in place of Shardul Thakur due to an injury.
Dinesh highlighted the honor of leading Mumbai, a team with a rich cricketing history that has produced top cricketers. He commended Siddhesh’s ability to perform under pressure, earning him the title of Mumbai’s crisis man for his consistent performances.
Having mentored players like Siddhesh, Shardul Thakur, and Suved Parkar, Dinesh emphasized the joy of seeing his students excel. He credited their success to hard work and talent, expressing pride in Siddhesh taking on the leadership role in Thakur’s absence.
Siddhesh, coming off a stellar performance in the previous match against Puducherry, where he scored 170 runs, aims to continue his good form. With his leadership responsibilities and impressive displays, Siddhesh looks to capitalize on this opportunity for further recognition.
