Former captains of the Indian cricket team, Dilip Vengsarkar and Diana Edulji, have been appointed Cricket Advisors to the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA). The decision was made during the Apex Council Meet held on Monday. The intention is to strengthen state cricket, giving hope to the future.
According to the MCA President Ajinkya Naik, the involvement of Vengsarkar would be vital for grassroots cricket, while Edulji still remains an inspiration for many. The MCA feels that both of them will greatly help in the areas of cricketing operations and development programs, as they bring along a lot of expertise and experience.
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Earlier this year, both Vengsarkar and Edulji received from MCA the Lifetime Achievement Award for their distinguished contribution to the game of cricket. Vengsarkar was part of the 1983 World Cup winning side and captained India in a number of matches whereas Edulji was instrumental in taking women’s cricket forward in India in her 17-year career.
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MCA also reappointed the members of the Cricket Improvement Committee appreciating the fine performance of the MCA teams last season. Rajeev Kulkarni heads the committee, supported by Sahil Kukreja and Preeti Dimri.
Overall, the MCA is focused on developing talent, improving facilities, and making sure Mumbai’s cricketing legacy continues to grow further
