Indian batsman Mandeep Singh has announced his separation from the Punjab Cricket Association. He will be seen playing for Tripura in the upcoming domestic season. Let us tell you, under the captaincy of Mandeep, Punjab ended the 30-year drought and won the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2023-24 title. He was the key player of the team in all formats, scoring more than 14 thousand runs and scoring 19 centuries and 81 half-centuries for the team.

Mandeep Singh recently revealed the reason why he decided to leave the Punjab team. The player says that this is the right time to leave the team.

It was my biggest dream to win the trophy for Punjab- Mandeep Singh

Mandeep Singh while talking to ESPNcricinfo said,

It was my big dream to win a trophy for Punjab, which we achieved last season. So, I felt it was the best time to leave. And it’s not like I can’t go back, I left on good terms. I hope to finish with Punjab because my heart is with Punjab.

Mandeep Singh further told about whether he is going to become the captain of Tripura cricket team?

I have not spoken about it (with Tripura Cricket Association regarding captaincy). I spoke to my coach PV Sasikant, but we only discussed how to take the team forward. Everything is a bit new for me.

Mandeep’s biggest goal is to return to IPL

Mandeep further talked about his goals, he said that he wants to play in all three formats and also wants to make a comeback in the IPL. He has also cited players like Suryakumar Yadav and Shashank Singh as his inspiration.

I have some goals, to play all three formats and then, to come back to IPL. Obviously, if you come back to IPL and perform well, you can get into the Indian team. If I am not wrong, Suryakumar Yadav played for India at the age of 30. Shashank Singh is 32-33 (32). He got his first taste of success in IPL last year. So the motivations are right in front of me.