Wicketkeeper batter Eknath Kerkar has been a cricket nomad for the last few seasons. The diminutive Kerkar learnt his craft in Mumbai and even made his First Class debut for the former Ranji champion during the 2018 season. But his career hit a roadblock after he was starved of opportunities and was forced to try his luck elsewhere.
A chance to represent Goa came calling after the Covid-19 pandemic and he jumped at the opportunity.
“I made a decent start to my First Class career. I scored an unbeaten fifty on my debut for Mumbai. But as you know, the competition for places is tough in Mumbai and I didn’t get many chances to prove myself. I thought it was better to seek opportunities in other States.
