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MCA to Unveil Life-Size Statue of Dilip Vengsarkar

MCA to Unveil Life-Size Statue of Dilip Vengsarkar

The Mumbai Cricket Association has announced plans to install a life-size statue of former India captain Dilip Vengsarkar at Wankhede Stadium.

The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has announced plans to install a life-size statue of former India captain Dilip Vengsarkar at Wankhede Stadium. The decision was made during the Apex Council meeting held on October 8. Vengsarkar, who also served as MCA’s vice-president, is being honoured for his remarkable contributions to both Indian and Mumbai cricket.

In a statement, the MCA said, “The Council has unanimously resolved to install a life-size statue of Dilip Vengsarkar at Wankhede Stadium in recognition of his outstanding contribution to Indian and Mumbai cricket.” Vengsarkar, now 69, played 116 Test matches, scoring 17 centuries including three at Lord’s and featured in 129 ODIs. He was also part of India’s historic 1983 World Cup-winning squad.

This tribute follows the recent unveiling of Sunil Gavaskar’s statue at Wankhede, which already houses a statue of Sachin Tendulkar. MCA president Ajinkya Naik described the move as a celebration of one of Mumbai’s greatest cricketing icons, while also highlighting the association’s commitment to community development.

In addition to the statue, the MCA has announced plans to establish cricket academies across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). These academies aim to offer top-tier training and facilities to young, aspiring cricketers. The MCA will also provide essential ground equipment to maidan clubs to help improve grassroots playing conditions.

“We are focused on strengthening the cricketing ecosystem from the grassroots,” said MCA secretary Abhay Hadap. “Setting up academies across the MMR and providing ground equipment to maidan clubs will help nurture the next generation of cricketers and ensure they have access to world-class facilities.”

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