The decision of the Mumbai Cricket Association’s Apex Council to institute an inter-collegiate tournament in the name of Dilip Vengsarkar will be sweet music to the former India and Mumbai captain’s ears. For long now Vengsarkar has been harping on the need for inter-college cricket to be revived in the city.
Having represented Podar College in the 1970s, Vengsarkar knows what an important role this level of cricket plays in the emergence of talent in Mumbai cricket. And when the cream of inter-college cricket was picked to represent Mumbai University, it provided a significant addition to a cricketer’s CV. “Naming the inter-college tournament after Dilip Vengsarkar reflects the values of excellence and leadership that we want young cricketers to aspire to,” said MCA president Ajinkya Naik in a statement.
A press release also announced central contracts for players and a T20 talent scouting tournament. “Central contracts are a step towards empowering players with stability and confidence, while the T20 scouting tournament will ensure that Mumbai continues to identify and nurture talent suited for the future of the game,” added Naik.
