Ajinkya Naik: Mumbai Cricket Association Youngest President

Ajinkya Naik has been elected as Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) president, defeating vice-president Sanjay Naik by 107 votes.

Election Results and Significance

Ajinkya Naik elected as Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) president
Defeated vice-president Sanjay Naik by 107 votes (221 to 114)
At 37, becomes the youngest MCA president in history
Election held due to the passing of former president Amol Kale
335 total votes cast in the election

Ajinkya Naik's Background and Support

Previously served as MCA secretary
Involved with MCA since 2015 in various capacities
Campained as a representative of "maidan cricket."
Received support from maidan club secretaries, schools, and college gymkhana secretaries
Acknowledged "unseen powers" backing his candidacy
Mentioned Sharad Pawar as a mentor and source of blessings
Possible tacit support from other political leaders, including some BJP figures

Election Context and Political Dynamics

Ajinkya Naik vs Sanjay Naik (no relation) contest
Sanjay Naik supported by BJP heavyweight and BCCI treasurer Ashish Shelar
Sharad Pawar's distancing from the election seen as disapproval of Sanjay's candidacy
Ajinkya's father-in-law is a legislator, potentially influencing political support
Election became increasingly political in the week leading up to the vote

Future Plans and Priorities

Focus on generating employment opportunities for young cricketers
Plans to organize a career fair involving government organizations and corporations
Aim to secure permanent jobs for players, many of whom are on contract basis
Recently started a Knowledge Centre, with plans to expand its impact
Commitment to improving cricket infrastructure in Mumbai

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