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The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has elected its youngest president, Ajinkya Naik (37), to lead the association after Sanjay Nail was defeated. Sanjay Nail received 114 votes, while he received 221 votes, giving him a 107-vote advantage. The Naiks held office in the Association.
Ajinkya becomes a member of the galaxy of distinguished individuals, including Manohar Joshi, Ashish Shelar, Vilasrao Deshmukh, and Sharad Pawar. “Mr. Pawar is a role model and a leader who led both the BCCI and the ICC,” Ajinkya declared following the surprising victory over Sanjay. Sanjay is the vice-president of the association currently, whereas Ajinkya served as secretary.
The election was necessitated because of the untimely death of president Amol Kale. Ajinkya dedicated his victory to Kale and vowed to continue the rich legacy he left behind. “I thank all the voters who voted in my favour. The victory is a testament to Amol Kale’s exemplary achievement. My efforts will be to replicate his commitment and dedication to improving the quality of Mumbai cricket and take his legacy forward,” he said.
Naik also aims to improve cricket at the famous Maidans of Mumbai and organise a career mela by inviting government and corporate heads to facilitate jobs for the Mumbai players. “Mumbai cricketers do not have regular jobs, they are merely temporary contract employment. I will request the government organisations and corporates to employ Mumbai players,” he said.