Ajinkya Naik Elected Youngest MCA President

Ajinkya Naik, at 37, has been elected as the youngest president of the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) after securing 221 votes against Sanjay Naik's 114 in a recent election following the passing of former president Amol Kale. The election process, which commenced on July 4, saw a total of 335 votes cast, with notable figures in cricket, including Ajit Agarkar and Zaheer Khan, participating. Ajinkya, previously the MCA secretary, is backed by veteran politician Sharad Pawar, while Sanjay was supported by BJP leader Ashish Shelar. In his victory statement, Ajinkya expressed his commitment to uphold Kale's legacy and improve the quality of Mumbai cricket. He emphasized that his win represents all grassroots cricket stakeholders, highlighting the importance of Maidan cricket. The election results were deemed valid, with no objections raised during the counting process.