MCA president Ajinkya Naik

Ajinkya Naik has been elected as the youngest president of the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) at 37, defeating rival Sanjay Naik by a significant margin of 107 votes (221-114). The election was held following the untimely death of the previous president, Amol Kale. Ajinkya, who previously served as the MCA secretary, expressed his commitment to continuing Kale's legacy and improving the quality of cricket in Mumbai. He plans to focus on grassroots initiatives and aims to provide employment opportunities for cricketers, advocating for jobs with government and corporate entities. His victory was backed by notable political figures, including Sharad Pawar, while his opponent was supported by the Ashish Shelar group. Ajinkya's approach emphasizes collaboration within the cricket community to enhance the sport's infrastructure and player development in Mumbai.