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MCA Awards 2026: Shardul Thakur to Siddesh Lad - Full List of Award Winners as Mumbai Cricket Association Honours Top Players
The Mumbai Cricket Association rolled out the red carpet for an unforgettable night of recognition, saluting the stars who lit up the 2024–25 and 2025–26 seasons and reinforcing Mumbai’s position as India’s cricket powerhouse.
The grand ceremony, held in Mumbai on Wednesday, brought together legends of the game and current trailblazers to honour outstanding performances across all levels. Former India greats Sunil Gavaskar, Dilip Vengsarkar, Rajeev Kulkarni, and Diana Edulji joined Cabinet Ministers Ashish Shelar and Aditi Tatkare, alongside MCA President Ajinkya Naik. The presence of Apex Council members, office-bearers, and players underscored the deep-rooted unity and pride of Mumbai’s cricketing family.
At the heart of the evening were the senior stars who have consistently delivered at the highest level. Siddhesh Lad was named the Best Senior Cricketer for the 2025–26 season, while Shardul Thakur received the honour for the 2024–25 season. Both players were presented with the prestigious Justice Tendolkar Trophy in recognition of their match-winning contributions.
Mumbai’s pivotal role in India’s recent World Cup triumphs received special applause. The MCA felicitated captain Ayush Mhatre and the Under-19 Men’s World Cup-winning squad, along with city-based heroes from multiple national victories: Suryakumar Yadav and Shivam Dube (Men’s T20 World Cup), Sanika Chalke (Under-19 Women’s World Cup), Abhigyan Kundu (Under-19 Men’s World Cup), and Jemimah Rodrigues, Amol Muzumdar, and Aavishkar Salvi from the Women’s World Cup-winning campaign.
The 2024–25 season once again highlighted Mumbai’s domestic supremacy. The association honoured its champion sides that swept major titles across formats and age groups, reaffirming the ecosystem’s unmatched depth and consistency.
Continuing its tradition of investing in tomorrow’s champions, the MCA awarded the Sharad Pawar Scholarships to a fresh batch of talented young cricketers for both seasons.
Veterans who shaped Mumbai cricket over decades were celebrated with Lifetime Achievement Awards, paying emotional tribute to their lifelong dedication both on and off the field.
“This evening stands as a powerful testament to the uncompromising excellence that defines Mumbai cricket, built on a proud legacy and driven by relentless ambition. These achievements are not mere milestones; they are the benchmarks that will guide our future. Our mission remains crystal clear: to strengthen the entire ecosystem, raise performance standards, and empower the next generation to carry this legacy to even greater heights. I thank our distinguished guests for gracing this special night and congratulate every awardee for upholding the highest standards of Mumbai cricket," said MCA president Ajinkya Naik.
MCA Award Winners & Recognitions
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2024–25 Season Award Winners
| Award | Recipient(s) |
|---|---|
| Special Prize for the Best Junior Cricketer (Women’s) | Ira Jadhav |
| Late Shri S.S. Rangnekar Award – Best Junior Cricketer (Under-14) | Shane Raza |
| Late Kumar M.V. Dabhir Award – Best Junior Cricketer (Under-16) | Advait Bhat |
| Special Prize for Outstanding Performance – Best Junior Cricketer (Under-16) | Tanish Shetty |
| Late Shri B. Banerjee Award – Best Fast Bowler (Under-19) | Hrishikesh Gore |
| Late Shri L.P. Jai Award – Best Junior Cricketer (Under-19) | Naman Pushpak |
| Late Shri Shantibai Seth Trophy – Best Junior Cricketer | Abhigyan Kundu |
| Special Prize for the Best Senior Cricketer (Women’s) | Vrushali Bhagat |
| Special Prize for Outstanding Performance – Men’s U-23 | Ayush Vartak |
| Late Shri Shavak Paghdiwala Trophy (Highest Wickets in Ranji Trophy 2024-25 & 2025-26) & Special Prize for Fastest Century in Ranji Trophy 2024-25 | Shams Mulani |
| Late Shri S.V. Rajadyaksha Trophy (Highest Runs in Ranji Trophy 2024-25 & 2025-26) & Justice Tendolkar Trophy – Best Senior Cricketer 2025-26 | Siddhesh Lad |
| Sharad Pawar Scholarship 2024-25 | Naman Pushpak, Neeraj Dhumal, Shaurya Rai, Sanmaya Upadhyay, Ira Jadhav, Yayati Gawad |
| Contribution towards Upgradation of Maidan Facilities | Dipesh Nirupan |
| Best Senior Tournament Organisers | Purshottam Shield |
| Best Junior Tournament Organisers | Shamrao Thosar Shield |
| Best Performing Team in Local Tournaments | MIG CC (Kanga League 2nd, President Cup Winner, Women’s League B Div 2nd, Bhama Cup Winner, Young Comrade Semi-finalist) |
| Club Providing Ground for Maximum MCA Matches | LIC Cricket Club, Cross Maidan |
| Glory of the Maidan Award | Daya Dudhwadkar |
| Lifetime Achievement Award – Cricketer | Chandrakant Patankar |
| Lifetime Achievement Award – Administrator | Ravindra Savant |
| Dattu Phadkar Award – Best Ranji Trophy Cricketer of the Year & Justice Tendolkar Trophy – Best Senior Cricketer 2024-25 | Shardul Thakur |
Domestic Champion Teams 2024–25
| Trophy / Championship |
|---|
| Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy |
| Senior Women’s T20 Trophy |
| Under-14 West Zone Championship |
| Under-23 Women’s One-Day Trophy |
| Vijay Merchant Trophy (Under-16) |
| Women’s Under-15 One-Day Trophy |
2025–26 Season Award Winners
| Award | Recipient(s) |
|---|---|
| Special Prize for the Best Junior Cricketer (Women’s) | Sanmaya Upadhyay |
| Late Shri S.S. Rangnekar Award – Best Junior Cricketer (Under-14) | Shreyas Khilare |
| Late Kumar M.V. Dabhir Award – Best Junior Cricketer (Under-16) | Ayush Shete |
| Special Prize for the Best Junior Cricketer (Under-16) & Late Shri Shantibai Seth Trophy – Best Junior Cricketer | Karthik Kumar |
| Late Shri B. Banerjee Award – Best Fast Bowler (Under-19) | Vedant Bane & Sarthak Bhide |
| Late Shri L.P. Jai Award – Best Junior Cricketer (Under-19) | Harsh Aghav |
| Special Prize for the Best Senior Cricketer (Women’s) | Sayali Satghare |
| Special Prize for Outstanding Performance – Men’s U-23 | Suryansh Shedge |
| Special Prize for Fastest Century in Ranji Trophy | Akash Anand |
| Sharad Pawar Scholarship 2025-26 | Shreyas Khilare, Rajveer Lad, Vedant Gore, Vansh Chumble, Siddhi Kamte, Ritika Yadav, Unnati Patil, Mudra Khedekar |
| Best Senior Tournament Organisers | Police Invitational Shield |
| Best Junior Tournament Organisers | U-14 Late Ajit Naik Cricket Tournament |
| Best Performing Team in Local Tournaments | Dr D Y Patil Sports Academy (Padmakar Talim Shield, Young Comrade, Women’s League C Div, President Cup Women’s C & D Div) |
| Club Providing Ground for Maximum MCA Matches | Western Railway Cross Maidan |
| Special Award for Contribution to Women’s Cricket | Surekha Bhandare |
| Glory of the Maidan Award | A. R. Kamath |
| Lifetime Achievement Award – Cricketer | Shobha Pandit |
| Lifetime Achievement Award – Administrator | Shrikant Tigdi |
International World Cup Honours
| Achievement | Recipient(s) |
|---|---|
| Under-19 Men’s World Cup Winners | Ayush Mhatre (Captain), Abhigyan Kundu |
| Under-19 Women’s World Cup Winner | Sanika Chalke |
| Women’s World Cup Winners | Jemimah Rodrigues, Amol Muzumdar, Aavishkar Salvi |
| Men’s T20 World Cup Winners | Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube |
| Hattrick of BCCI Best Association Award | Mumbai Cricket Association |
Story first published: Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 22:31 [IST]
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