Archive · 30 Jan 2026
MCA seeks BCCI pension for widows
The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has asked the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to include widows of former first-class players in their pension scheme.
The MCA also announced a one-time financial aid of Rs 1 lakh each for widows not covered by the BCCI pension.
This money comes from the Cric-Kit Fair, which had many cricket fans and industry people participating.
The MCA president, Ajinkya Naik, said they want to support the families of former players who have contributed to Mumbai cricket.
The MCA will keep doing things to help grassroots cricket and the wider cricket community.
MCA requested BCCI to extend pension scheme to widows of former first-class players.
One-time financial assistance of Rs 1 lakh each for eligible widows announced.
Funds for assistance from proceeds of Cric-Kit Fair.
MCA committed to supporting grassroots cricket and the wider cricketing ecosystem.
Ajinkya Naik, MCA president, emphasized the association's commitment to the cricketing community.
- Who
- Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA)
- What
- Requested BCCI to extend pension scheme to widows of former first-class players
- When
- January 30
- Where
- Mumbai
- Why
- To ensure long-term financial security for families of former players
- Organization
- Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA)
- Request
- Extend pension to widows of former players
- Financial Assistance
- Rs 1 lakh each for eligible widows
- Funding Source
- Proceeds from Cric-Kit Fair
- MCA President
- Ajinkya Naik