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MCA Establishes Rahane Scholarship Fund, Finalises 2026-27 Contracts
The Mumbai Cricket Association has created a scholarship fund to honour Ajinkya Rahane.
Rahane is a former India and Mumbai captain.
The fund will help young cricketers and improve Mumbai’s cricket grounds.
Sharad Pawar has contributed to the fund.
The association also chose players for its 2026-27 contracts.
Players were placed in Grades A, B or C. Men’s players will receive between Rs 6 lakh and Rs 12 lakh each year, depending on their grade.
Women players were also included in the contract list.
The Mumbai Cricket Association approved a scholarship fund recognising former India and Mumbai captain Ajinkya Rahane.
The fund will support grassroots cricketers and development of Mumbai’s maidans, with a contribution from Sharad Pawar.
MCA finalised player contracts for the 2026-27 season across Grade A, Grade B and Grade C.
Men’s annual contract amounts are Rs 12 lakh, Rs 8 lakh and Rs 6 lakh by grade.
Women’s Grade A recipients include Humaira Kazi and Vrushali Bhagat, while Siddhesh Lad and Shams Mulani lead the men’s list.
- Who
- The Mumbai Cricket Association, Ajinkya Rahane, Sharad Pawar and contracted Mumbai players.
- What
- The MCA established the Ajinkya Rahane Scholarship Fund and finalised its 2026-27 player contracts.
- Where
- Mumbai, India.
- When
- The announcement was made on Thursday for the 2026-27 season; Rahane retired the previous month.
- Why
- The fund honours Rahane’s cricket career and supports grassroots players and development of Mumbai’s maidans; the contracts support eligible Mumbai players.
Key facts
- Scholarship fund
- The Ajinkya Rahane Scholarship Fund was approved by the MCA Apex Council.
- Contributor
- Former BCCI and ICC president Sharad Pawar made a valuable contribution.
- Contract season
- 2026-27.
- Contract grades
- Players were categorised into Grade A, Grade B and Grade C.
- Annual amounts
- Grade A: Rs 12 lakh; Grade B: Rs 8 lakh; Grade C: Rs 6 lakh.
- Men’s Grade A
- Siddhesh Lad and Shams Mulani.
- Women’s Grade A
- Humaira Kazi and Vrushali Bhagat.
Quotes
Mumbai Cricket Association
The governing body of Mumbai cricket
“The Ajinkya Rahane Scholarship Fund, with the valuable contribution of Hon’ble Sharad Pawar Saheb, will support grassroots cricketers and the development of our Maidans. We hope this initiative will provide young players with greater opportunities to pursue their dreams and strengthen the proud cricketing culture of Mumbai.”
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“The Apex Council approved the establishment of the Ajinkya Rahane Scholarship Fund, in recognition of the distinguished cricketing journey of Ajinkya Rahane — from Mumbai’s grassroots cricket to representing India and leading the Indian Test team”
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