Mumbai Cricket Association honours Dilip Vengsarkar, Diana Edulji with Lifetime Achievement Awards
Mumbai Cricket Association honours Dilip Vengsarkar, Diana Edulji with Lifetime Achievement Awards
The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) on Thursday conferred cricket legends Dilip Vengsarkar and Diana Edulji with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award for their extraordinary contributions to the sport.
They were honoured at an Annual Awards Function held at the Sharad Pawar Indoor Cricket Academy and Recreation Centre in BKC in Mumbai, where MCA also recognised the top performers of the 2022-23 and 2023-24 seasons.
A key member of the 1983 World Cup-winning team, Vengsarkar captained India in 10 Tests and 18 ODIs and later served as MCA Vice-President and Chairman of BCCI’s Selection Committee.
Edulji, whose international career spanned over 17 years, played a pioneering role in establishing and promoting women’s cricket in India.
Former MCA Vice-President Prof. Ratnakar Shetty and Pravin Barve were also honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award for their remarkable contributions to cricket administration.
Ajinkya Rahane, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sarfaraz Khan, Sayali Satghare, and Sanika Chalke were among the standout individual award winners, while 15 young players were awarded the Sharad Pawar Scholarship.
“These awards are a testament to the hard work, dedication, and excellence that define Mumbai cricket. Dilip Vengsarkar and Diana Edulji have been true legends, and their contributions to both, Mumbai and Indian cricket, have been phenomenal. Similarly, Prof. Ratnakar Shetty and Pravin Barve ji have played pivotal roles in shaping Mumbai’s cricket legacy. We are proud to honor them with MCA’s Lifetime Achievement Award. I also congratulate all the award winners for their outstanding performances,” said MCA President Ajinkya Naik.
MCA also celebrated the success of the Ajinkya Rahane-led Ranji Trophy champions and other Mumbai teams for their remarkable performances in domestic tournaments during the 2022-23 and 2023-24 seasons.
