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India Today
2 hours ago
- Sport
- India Today
Sunil Gavaskar, Sharad Pawar to be honoured with life-size statues at MCA museum
The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) on Thursday announced that Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar and veteran administrator Sharad Pawar will be honoured with life-size statues at the entrance of the upcoming 'MCA Sharad Pawar Cricket Museum' at Wankhede to be inaugurated in the latter half of August, the museum will celebrate Mumbai's rich cricketing legacy and pay tribute to the figures who have significantly contributed to its rise as a powerhouse of Indian cricket. "At the museum's entrance, visitors will be welcomed by life-size statues of Shri Sharad Pawar and cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar, who remains one of Mumbai's and India's most iconic sporting figures," the MCA said in a one of the finest opening batters the game has seen, said he was "deeply touched and tremendously honoured" by the MCA's decision. "I am deeply touched and tremendously honoured that my mother Cricket Association (MCA) has decided to have a statue of mine at the entrance of the new MCA Sharad Pawar Cricket Museum at the Wankhede Stadium," he said in a statement. "I will forever be grateful to Mumbai Cricket Association for holding my hand as I took my first steps in the game and to the BCCI for then giving me the opportunity to spread my wings and fulfil the dream of representing my country in the sport. It's an honour which I will cherish for whatever is the rest of my life." The statue of Gavaskar, the MCA said, will serve as "a symbol of excellence and dedication that will inspire aspiring young cricketers for generations to come".Sharad Pawar, currently the chief of the Nationalist Congress Party (SP), has served in top administrative roles in cricket, including as president of the MCA, BCCI, and the International Cricket Council (ICC). The museum bearing his name is also a tribute to his long-standing association with and contribution to the president Ajinkya Naik said the initiative was a "heartfelt tribute to the stalwarts of Mumbai cricket and a testament to the visionary leadership of Shri Sharad Pawar." He added, "The statue of Shri Sunil Gavaskar, one of India's greatest cricketing legends, will serve as a powerful symbol of excellence and determination. His monumental contributions to Indian and Mumbai cricket will continue to motivate young cricketers to dream big and aim high."The museum will feature a collection of rare and iconic memorabilia donated by Mumbai's cricketers and will offer an immersive audio-visual experience that captures the city's cricketing milestones and memorable moments.- Ends
Indian Express
4 hours ago
- Sport
- Indian Express
Shreyas Iyer expresses availability to take part in Duleep Trophy that marks the beginning of new domestic season in Indian cricket
India batter Shreyas Iyer has expressed his availability to take part in the forthcoming Duleep Trophy for the West Zone side. The Duleep Trophy is scheduled to kick start from August 28 and the zonal selection is scheduled to take place on Friday afternoon in Mumbai. Apart from Iyer, Mumbai's middle-order batsman Sarfaraz Khan, and allrounder Shivam Dubey too have confirmed their availability to play and have informed the Mumbai Cricket Association about it. 'Iyer has informed us that he is available to play in the Duleep Trophy. Other players like Sarfaraz, Shivam Dubey and Tushar Deshpande have confirmed their availability,' a source in the MCA confirmed to The Indian Express. Iyer has played 14 Tests for India and scored one century to go with five fifties, but he hasn't played the longest format internationally since February 2024 against England. He was, however, an integral part of the Indian team that lifted the 50-overs Champions Trophy title in Dubai earlier this year. More recently, under Iyer's captaincy, Punjab Kings entered the final of the Indian Premier League's 2025 season, where they lost to the Royal Challengers of Bangalore in Ahmedabad. Iyer wasn't picked for the Indian Test tour to England that is currently underway, as the selectors decided to go with Karun Nair, who had prolific returns in domestic cricket more recently. However, it's not clear whether the selection committee will pick the players who are part of the Indian Test match team, which is currently playing against England. The current Indian players have been away from home for the past four months, and they could be in need of a well-deserved break. It is understood that West Zone selectors will not pick Ravindra Jadeja and Shardul Thakur, as they will be given rest to prepare for the long domestic season that is further ahead of the Duleep Trophy. The South Zone selection committee, which recently named Tilak Varma as skipper for their side, too had decided not to include KL Rahul, Prasidh Krishna, Washington Sundar and Mohd Siraj. The 2025–26 domestic season will begin with the Duleep Trophy (August 28, 2025) and conclude with the Senior Women's Inter-Zonal Multi-Day Trophy (April 3, 2026). The Ranji Trophy season is set to begin from October 15, with Phase 1 going up until 19 November and Phase 2 of the season (Elite) extending from 22 January 2026 to 1 February.
The Star
6 hours ago
- Business
- The Star
Dr Wee calls for public views on 13th Malaysia Plan
MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong. — IZZRAFIQ ALIAS/The Star KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong (pic) has invited the public for input on issues regarding the 13th Malaysia Plan to be raised during the upcoming parliamentary debate. 'If there are any issues you would like me to raise, feel free to comment below,' he said in a Facebook post. The Ayer Hitam MP has also pledged to thoroughly scrutinise every detail of the plan. With the plan tabled, he said it is now the lawmakers' turn to join the debate session. Dr Wee is scheduled to take part in the debate session next Tuesday. He also congratulated Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim for presenting the plan. 'Well done PMX; a speech delivered with energy and passion for almost two hours,' he said. The plan, themed 'Redesigning Development', outlines a national development framework for 2026 to 2030. The five-year plan sees a total allocation of RM611bil, placing strong emphasis on revitalising the economic sector. The Prime Minister when tabling the 13MP said the plan would prioritise three focal points – good governance, ensuring value creation in all economic sectors, and ensuring an inclusive development that raises the living standards of the people. The 13MP will be debated for eight days in Parliament from Monday.
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Business Standard
11 hours ago
- Sport
- Business Standard
Gavaskar, Pawar to be honoured with life-size statues at MCA museum
Legendary batter Sunil Gavaskar and former BCCI President Sharad Pawar will be honoured with life-size statues at the entrance of the new Mumbai Cricket Association's museum, the governing body said on Thursday. The 'MCA Sharad Pawar Cricket Museum' will be inaugurated in the second half of August and located at the Wankhede Stadium, as a tribute to Mumbai's rich cricketing heritage and the legendary figures who have shaped its success. At the museum's entrance, visitors will be welcomed by life-size statues of Shri Sharad Pawar and cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar who remains one of Mumbai's and India's most iconic sporting figures, the MCA said in a release. Gavaskar's statue, in particular, stands as a symbol of excellence and dedication that will inspire aspiring young cricketers for generations to come," it added. Gavaskar said in a statement that he is deeply touched and honoured with the gesture. I am deeply touched and tremendously honoured that my mother Cricket Association (MCA) has decided to have a statue of mine at the entrance of the new MCA Sharad Pawar Cricket museum at the Wankhede Stadium, he said. I will forever be grateful to Mumbai Cricket Association for holding my hand as I took my first steps in the game and to the BCCI for then giving me the opportunity to spread my wings and fulfil the dream of representing my country in the sport. It's an honour which I will cherish for whatever is the rest of my life, Gavaskar added. Apart from being the president of the BCCI, Pawar has also held similar post at the MCA as well as the International Cricket Council. He is currently the chief of Nationalist Congress Party (SP). The museum will have a collection of rare and iconic memorabilia donated by Mumbai's cricketers. It will also have an audio-visual experience bringing to life the stories, milestones, and memorable moments of Mumbai's cricketing journey. MCA president Ajinkya Naik said, The MCA Sharad Pawar Cricket Museum is our heartfelt tribute to the stalwarts of Mumbai cricket and a testament to the visionary leadership of Shri Sharad Pawar. This museum stands as a living chronicle of Mumbai cricket's unparalleled legacy, dedicated to preserving its rich history and inspiring future generations." "The statue of Shri Sunil Gavaskar, one of India's greatest cricketing legends, will serve as a powerful symbol of excellence and determination. His monumental contributions to Indian and Mumbai cricket will continue to motivate young cricketers to dream big and aim high, he added.
News18
12 hours ago
- Sport
- News18
Sunil Gavaskar, Sharad Pawar to be honoured with life-size statues at MCA museum
Mumbai, Jul 31 (PTI) Legendary batter Sunil Gavaskar and former BCCI President Sharad Pawar will be honoured with life-size statues at the entrance of the new Mumbai Cricket Association's museum, the governing body said on Thursday. The 'MCA Sharad Pawar Cricket Museum' will be inaugurated in the second half of August and located at the Wankhede Stadium, as a 'tribute to Mumbai's rich cricketing heritage and the legendary figures who have shaped its success". 'At the museum's entrance, visitors will be welcomed by life-size statues of Shri Sharad Pawar and cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar who remains one of Mumbai's and India's most iconic sporting figures," the MCA said in a release. 'Gavaskar's statue, in particular, stands as a symbol of excellence and dedication that will inspire aspiring young cricketers for generations to come," it added. Gavaskar said in a statement that he is 'deeply touched and honoured" with the gesture. 'I am deeply touched and tremendously honoured that my mother Cricket Association (MCA) has decided to have a statue of mine at the entrance of the new MCA Sharad Pawar Cricket museum at the Wankhede Stadium," he said. 'I will forever be grateful to Mumbai Cricket Association for holding my hand as I took my first steps in the game and to the BCCI for then giving me the opportunity to spread my wings and fulfil the dream of representing my country in the sport. 'It's an honour which I will cherish for whatever is the rest of my life," Gavaskar added. Apart from being the president of the BCCI, Pawar has also held similar post at the MCA as well as the International Cricket Council. He is currently the chief of Nationalist Congress Party (SP). The museum will have a collection of rare and iconic memorabilia donated by Mumbai's cricketers. It will also have an audio-visual experience 'bringing to life the stories, milestones, and memorable moments of Mumbai's cricketing journey". MCA president Ajinkya Naik said, 'The MCA Sharad Pawar Cricket Museum is our heartfelt tribute to the stalwarts of Mumbai cricket and a testament to the visionary leadership of Shri Sharad Pawar. This museum stands as a living chronicle of Mumbai cricket's unparalleled legacy, dedicated to preserving its rich history and inspiring future generations." 'The statue of Shri Sunil Gavaskar, one of India's greatest cricketing legends, will serve as a powerful symbol of excellence and determination. His monumental contributions to Indian and Mumbai cricket will continue to motivate young cricketers to dream big and aim high," he added. PTI DDV PDS PDS view comments First Published: August 01, 2025, 00:00 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
