Mumbai Cricket Association Appoints Dilip Vengsarkar and Diana Edulji as Cricket Advisors

The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has appointed former India captain Dilip Vengsarkar and former Indian Women's Team Chief Selector Diana Edulji as Cricket Advisors to strengthen the association's grassroots cricket structure and development programs. Vengsarkar replaces the late Milind Rege, who passed away on February 19, in the role. Edulji, who has been the MCA's cricket advisor for women's cricket since last year, will continue to provide her expertise in women's cricket. The appointments were announced after a meeting of the MCA's Apex Council, with President Ajinkya Naik expressing his enthusiasm for Vengsarkar's and Edulji's involvement.

Key Takeaways:

  • Dilip Vengsarkar has been appointed as the Cricket Advisor to the Mumbai Cricket Association, replacing the late Milind Rege, who passed away on February 19.
  • Diana Edulji has been reappointed as the cricket advisor for women's cricket, a role she has been serving since last year.
  • The appointments aim to strengthen the MCA's grassroots cricket structure and development programs.
  • Vengsarkar's past roles include MCA vice-president and chairman of the Cricket Improvement Committee.
  • Edulji's outstanding contribution to Mumbai cricket has been a constant source of inspiration for the MCA.
  • The MCA has decided to continue with its existing Cricket Improvement Committee, headed by Raju Kulkarni, which includes Preeti Dimri and Sahil Kukreja.
  • The committee's reappointment takes into account the commendable performance of MCA teams across age groups and formats during the previous season.
  • The MCA remains committed to nurturing talent, enhancing infrastructure, and preserving its rich cricketing legacy.

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Sources:

  • "MCA Appoints Dilip Vengsarkar and Diana Edulji as Cricket Advisors", MUMBAI TIMES (Monday, [No Date Provided])
  • "MCA Reappoints Cricket Improvement Committee Members", MUMBAI TIMES (Monday, [No Date Provided])