Former India batsman Sandeep Patil has determined to contest for the put up of president within the upcoming Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) election, which is scheduled to be held on September 28. On Thursday, Patil had denied that he would contest the elections. , earlier than altering his thoughts a day later.
Sandeep Patil confirmed to The Indian Express that he had determined to run for MCA president on Friday morning after consulting his household and mates within the affiliation. Just just a few days again, Patil had determined to enroll his voting rights within the affiliation as a global participant.
“I’ll contest for the put up of MCA President. Last time I needed to withdraw on account of battle of curiosity clause. However, I made a decision to contest this morning after speaking to my household and senior MCA mates.
The former chairman of the senior nationwide choice committee additionally wished to contest the final election, however on account of his commentary project, he might face costs of battle of curiosity. So he needed to retreat on the final second. Patil did Marathi commentary for Star Sports in the course of the Indian Premier League.
Patil has beforehand served because the coach of India, Kenya and Oman, and was additionally the top of the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru. This would be the first time that he has determined to throw his hat within the ring of cricket administration. It just isn’t clear whether or not Sandeep Patil will face any competitors for the time being.
Meanwhile, the present MCA president Vijay Patil can be eligible to contest for the put up, but when elected, he’ll solely maintain the put up for 2 years as he has beforehand served as an workplace bearer of the MCA.
Bonus for Amol Muzumdar
In the assembly of the Apex Council of MCA held on Thursday, it was determined to nominate former State Election Commissioner Jageshwar Sahariya because the election officer of the union.
The Apex Council additionally determined to pay a bonus of Rs 10 lakh to its senior group coach Amol Majumdar, below whom Mumbai reached the ultimate of the Ranji Trophy in June.
With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
