India Domestic Cricket: Ambati Rayudu Baroda: It is that time of the year, where states look to strengthen their respective in domestic cricket. Likewise, Baroda have been quite active already and have roped in Ambati Rayudu. Interestingly, Baroda are looking at the option of getting back Deepak Hooda as well. Follow Indian Cricket Live Updates on InsideSport.IN.
Rayudu, who represented last Andhra last, is a solid addition in Baroda’s camp. Besides bringing runs to the table, the middle-order batter will also bring in experience, which will come handy. He has been a solid player at the domestic level, and will be eager to score important runs for his new team, Baroda.
India Domestic Cricket: Baroda rope in Ambati Rayudu, keen to get back Deepak Hooda to strengthen batting
However, the interesting bit is how the Baroda Cricket Association is keen to bring back Hooda back into their manifold. The player has had differences with Krunal Pandya and also left Baroda in 2020. But there seems to be a conscious effort to resign Hooda.
India domestic cricket: Baroda rope in Ambati Rayudu, keen to get back Deepak Hooda to strengthen batting
Has Hooda settled his differences with Krunal? As per BCA chief executive Shishir Hattangadi, their differences have been cleared.
“As far as I know, they get along as well as they did earlier. They have cleared their differences. They played and excelled together for the same IPL team. They have sorted whatever issues they have,” the chief executive told ESPNcricinfo.
However, there is no confirmation if Hooda is going to head back to Baroda for the next domestic season. Hooda, after his fallout with Krunal, opted out of Baroda and played for Rajasthan last season.
India domestic cricket: Baroda rope in Ambati Rayudu, keen to get back Deepak Hooda to strengthen batting
“While we are hopeful of Hooda’s return, we can’t say for sure, because from a cricketing perspective, it was Rajasthan who opened their doors for him when he needed a team. From our side, we’re making an effort. We’ll have to wait for a final call,” he added.
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