The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) will be conducting a ‘Talent Hunt’ for fast bowlers at various venues from November 18 to December 2, 2023. This program is the initiative of MCA President, Amol Kale and MCA Apex Council Members, and following the Cricket Improvement Committee’s recommendation, according to a MCA release.
Candidates between the age 16 to 23 years and residing in the jurisdiction of Mumbai Cricket Association; a: Greater Mumbai, b: Thane District, c: Kharghar, d: Palghar District are eligible to attend the ‘Talent Hunt’, basically a selection trials.
“The MCA is keen to unearth promising fast bowlers. Legendary Indian medium pacer Balwinder Singh Sandhu, who was a member of India’s 1983 World Cup winning team, will be heading the panel of selectors to pick cricketers who have the potential to bowl quick. The talented bowlers selected will then be trained and groomed by renowned MCA coaches so that they can then represent Mumbai in all-India and domestic cricket tournaments,” MCA, Hon. Secretary, Ajinkya Naik, mentioned in the media release.
The selection process will be organized at the following venues, Wankhede Stadium, Churchgate on November 18 & 19; Air India Ground, Kalina on November 20 & 21; Club Aquaria, Borivali on November 22 & 23; Sainath SC Ground, Virar on November 24 & 25; Chiklikar Ground, Vangaon on November 27 & 28; Union Cricket Academy Ground, Kalyan on November 29 & 30; Nerul Gymkhana Ground, Nerul on December 1 & 2.
Those who are interested in attending the Talent Hunt must report with their proper cricket (bowling) kit at the venues at 10.00 am.
Schedule & venues:
November 18 & 19: Wankhede Stadium, Churchgate.
November 20 & 21: Air India Ground, Kalina.
November 22 & 23: Club Aquaria, Borivali.
November 24 & 25: Sainath SC Ground, Virar.
November 27 & 28: Chiklikar Ground, Vangaon.
November 29 & 30: Union Cricket Academy Ground, Kalyan.
December 1 & 2: Nerul Gymkhana Ground, Nerul.