Overview
- The MCA announced central contracts for its senior team alongside a T20 scouting tournament and an inter-college competition named for Dilip Vengsarkar.
- Decisions came out of the Apex Council meeting, which the association framed as building a strong, inclusive and sustainable cricket ecosystem in Mumbai.
- The scouting tournament is designed to supply players to an eight-team T20 league through a merit-based pathway.
- MCA president Ajinkya Naik said contracts are intended to give players stability and confidence, with the scouting event focused on identifying and nurturing future-ready talent.
- Key details including contract terms, eligibility and rollout timelines have not yet been published, with some reported exclusions by other outlets not confirmed in the MCA statement.