Mumbai Cricket Association Celebrates Excellence at Annual Awards Ceremony
A Night of Recognition for Mumbai Cricket
On Wednesday, the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) hosted a spectacular awards ceremony in Mumbai, honoring exceptional performances from the 2024-25 and 2025-26 seasons. This event celebrated the athletes who contribute to Mumbai's illustrious cricketing heritage and inspire future generations of players.
Honoring Senior Cricketers
The event highlighted remarkable achievements at the senior level, with Siddhesh Lad and Shardul Thakur receiving the prestigious Justice Tendolkar Trophy for Best Senior Cricketer for the 2025-26 and 2024-25 seasons, respectively, acknowledging their significant contributions.
Celebrating National and Domestic Achievements
In a proud moment for Mumbai cricket, the MCA recognized Ayush Mhatre, who captained the Under-19 Men's World Cup-winning team, along with other local players and coaches involved in India's recent World Cup successes. This included captain Suryakumar Yadav and Shivam Dube from the Men's T20 World Cup-winning team, as well as Sanika Chalke from the Under-19 Women's World Cup-winning squad, among others, showcasing Mumbai's vital role in national cricket.
The MCA also celebrated its dominance in domestic cricket during the 2024-25 season by honoring champion teams that secured major titles, such as the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and the Senior Women's T20 Trophy, emphasizing the association's consistent excellence across various formats.
Nurturing Future Talent and Honoring Legends
Continuing its commitment to developing young talent, the MCA awarded the Sharad Pawar Scholarships for the 2024-25 season to recipients including Naman Pushpak and Neeraj Dhumal. For the 2025-26 season, scholarships were granted to Shreyas Khilare and others.
The ceremony also recognized cricket legends with Lifetime Achievement Awards, honoring Shobha Pandit and Shrikant Tigdi for 2025-26, and Chandrakant Patankar and Ravindra Savant for 2024-25, celebrating their decades of dedication to Mumbai cricket.
A Celebration of Mumbai's Cricketing Heritage
Reflecting on the evening's significance, MCA President Ajinkya Naik stated, "This event is a powerful testament to the high standards set by Mumbai cricket, driven by a legacy of excellence and ambition. These achievements are not merely milestones but benchmarks for the future. Our goal is to strengthen this ecosystem and elevate performance for the next generation."
The MCA Awards served as a celebration of achievement, legacy, and aspiration, uniting the pillars of Mumbai cricket.
Complete List of Awardees and Recognitions
For 2024-25 Season
Special Prize for the Best Junior Cricketer (Women's): Ira Jadhav
Late Shri S.S. Rangnekar Award for the Best Junior Cricketer (Under-14): Shane Raza
Late Kumar M.V. Dabhir Award for the Best Junior Cricketer (Under-16): Advait Bhat
Special Prize for Outstanding Performance (Under-16): Tanish Shetty
Late Shri B.Banerjee Award for the Best Fast Bowler (Under-19): Hrishikesh Gore
Late Shri L.P.Jai Award for the Best Junior Cricketer (Under-19): Naman Pushpak
Late Shri Shantibai Seth Trophy for the Best Junior Cricketer: Abhigyan Kundu
Special Prize for the Best Senior Cricketer (Women's): Vrushali Bhagat
Special Prize for Outstanding Performance (Men's U-23): Ayush Vartak
Late Shri Shavak Paghdiwala Trophy for highest wickets in Ranji Trophy: Shams Mulani
Justice Tendolkar Trophy for Best Senior Cricketer: Siddhesh Lad
Sharad Pawar Scholarship: Naman Pushpak, Neeraj Dhumal, Shaurya Rai, Sanmaya Upadhyay, Ira Jadhav, Yayati Gawad
Best Senior tournament organizers: Purshottam Shield
Best Junior tournament organizers: Shamrao Thosar Shield
Best performing team in local tournaments: MIG CC
Lifetime Achievement Award - Cricketer: Chandrakant Patankar
Lifetime Achievement Award - Administrator: Ravindra Savant
Dattu Phadkar Award for Best Ranji Trophy Cricketer: Shardul Thakur
Winners: Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, Sr. Women's T20 Trophy, Under 14 West Zone Championship, Under 23 Women One Days, Vijay Merchant Trophy Under 16, Under 15 Girls One Days
For 2025-26 Season
Special Prize for the Best Junior Cricketer (Women's): Sanmaya Upadhyay
Late Shri S.S.Rangnekar Award for the Best Junior Cricketer (Under-14): Shreyas Khilare
Late Kumar M.V.Dabhir Award for the Best Junior Cricketer (Under-16): Ayush Shete
Special Prize for Outstanding Performance (Under-16): Karthik Kumar
Late Shri B.Banerjee Award for the Best Fast Bowler (Under-19): Vedant Bane and Sarthak Bhide
Late Shri L.P.Jai Award for the Best Junior Cricketer (Under-19): Harsh Aghav
Special Prize for the Best Senior Cricketer (Women's): Sayali Satghare
Special Prize for Outstanding Performance (Men's U-23): Suryansh Shedge
Sharad Pawar Scholarship: Shreyas Khilare, Rajveer Lad, Vedant Gore, Vansh Chumble, Siddhi Kamte, Ritika Yadav, Unnati Patil, Mudra Khedekar
Best Senior tournament organizers: Police Invitational Shield
Best Junior tournament organizers: U-14 Late Ajit Naik Cricket Tournament
Best performing team in local tournaments: Dr D Y Patil Sports Academy
Lifetime Achievement Award - Cricketer: Shobha Pandit
Lifetime Achievement Award - Administrator: Shrikant Tigdi
Special Felicitations and Honours
Under 19 Women's World Cup Winner: Sanika Chalke
Under-19 World Cup Winners: Ayush Mhatre and Abhigyan Kundu
Women's World Cup Winners: Jemimah Rodrigues, Amol Muzumdar, Aavishkar Salvi
T20 World Cup Winners: Suryakumar Yadav and Shivam Dube
BCCI Best Association Award: Mumbai Cricket Association.