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MCA Contracts: Rs 12 Lakhs For Top Cricketers
28 Aug
Summary
- Mumbai Cricket Association awarded contracts to 22 cricketers.
- Grade A players receive annual contracts worth ₹12 lakh.
- Ajinkya Rahane Scholarship Fund established for grassroots players.
The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has introduced a player contract system, awarding annual contracts to 22 cricketers (14 male, 8 female) on August 27, 2026. This initiative aims to provide financial security to players not centrally contracted by the BCCI. Players are categorized into three grades: Grade A receives ₹12 lakh annually, Grade B ₹8 lakh, and Grade C ₹6 lakh.
Notable men in Grade A include Siddhesh Lad and Shams Mulani. Among women, Humairaa Kaazi and Vrushali Bhagat are in Grade A. The MCA Apex Council also approved the Ajinkya Rahane Scholarship Fund, recognizing the former captain's career. This fund, initiated with a contribution from Sharad Pawar, will support grassroots cricketers and the development of maidan cricket.
