Sachin Tendulkar was reported to have performed a straight drive on behalf of Suraj Samant’s contestation for the subsequent Mumbai Cricket Affiliation (MCA) Secretary race. Not solely Tendulkar, however even former MCA Secretary, late Amol Kale’s spouse additionally backed Samant to carry the place. However because the outcomes of the election have been out on September 3, Abhay Hadap (196 votes) pipped Samant (141 votes) by a margin of 55 votes to grow to be the brand new MCA Secretary.
Hadap is a revered determine in Mumbai’s native cricketing circuit. He used to prepare native tournaments throughout a number of grounds within the metropolis. Hailing from Adarsh Nagar in Worli, Hadap has nothing however a humble background to look again after having secured the coveted place. After rising victorious by an exciting margin, Hadap vowed to take Mumbai cricket ahead and termed his win as a ‘frequent man’s victory.’
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“I by no means even dreamt that I will grow to be the MCA secretary at some point, or that I will attain this stage. It is a frequent man’s victory. My win was doable due to all of the maidan membership secretaries and cricketers. I’ve one yr in hand and that’s greater than ample for me to do loads of issues for Mumbai cricket and the maidans. I would prefer to work with the Apex Council and our president Ajinkya Naik, whose motto can also be the identical as mine-to serve cricket,” mentioned Hadap as quoted by TOI.
Hadap has been working for maidan cricket for final 35 years: Ajinkya Naik
Furthermore, the rumours of Hadap turning into the secretary of MCA have been abuzz because the veteran was backed by MCA President, Ajinkya Naik. After Hadap’s win, Ajinkya was fast to recall taking part in a Below-14 match which was pioneered by the newest MCA Secretary.
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“Hadap has been working for maidan cricket for the final 35 years. Round 25 years in the past, after I was a child, I performed within the Ajit Naik Below-14 Match at Worli. Hadap is among the pioneers of that match, and remains to be organising that occasion. He performed a vital position within the MCA organizing greater than 105 native cricket tournaments final season. I want Hadap the most effective of luck in his efforts to reinforce Mumbai cricket and elevate the MCA to the subsequent stage,” mentioned Naik.
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