Beginning his career in politics, Jakati tweeted: "Cricket is my life! Now it is time to take Goa Forward n make politics a gentleman’s game #GoaForward #VijaiSardesai."
He said: "I’ve decided to bat, bowl and field for #GoaForward on the political pitch @VijaiSardesai @GoaForwardParty."
Jakati had played the IPL under the leadership of Indian ODI and T20 International skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni for now-banned Chennai Super Kings side.
His current IPL side is Gujarat Lions.
Image: Shadab Jakati Twitter page
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