Awards ~ 2016

Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association is most proactive to recognise and reward talent at all levels, be it the players, the coaches, support staff or the other resource persons like umpires / scorers etc. Prudent recognisation and rewarding of talent requires a very massive, deep rooted and passionate pool of experienced people who come together to weave a network and system. It is not only about rewarding the talent but also motivating the upcoming potential. It is always our endeavour to attract and retain critical talent to grow. We try to be strategic and creative to retain and reward talent. MPCA rewards a spectrum of performers, including players at International – Domestic – Divisional Level, coaches, other support staff, upcoming umpires and many more.

The awards for season 2015-16 are as follows : 

MPCA LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD 

This is the highest award of MPCA which is presented annually to the persons who have achieved glory or contributed for the betterment of the game and who belong to Holkars or Madhya Bharat or Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association.

The recipient is honoured for his / her "creative, exceptional, outstanding contribution of the highest order to the growth and development of Cricket either Globally, or at India level, or at Madhya Pradesh state level through achievements and services for the game of cricket."

There are two categories for which this award is conferred upon.

C T Sarwate Award : for contribution as International Cricketer / National First Class Cricketer / Umpire / Scorer / Curator     

Madhavrao Scindia Award : for contribution as Selector / Coach / Administrator / Commentator / Historian / Statistician /  Journalist

The award carries a 'Silver Souvenir Plaque' and Rs. 5 Lacs

A panel comprising of senior MPCA members recommends the best suited candidate for these awards. The recipients of this prestigious award for season 2015-16 are

'C T Sarwate Award for Lifetime Achievement' : Mr. Rameshwar Pratap Singh

 "Mr. Rameshwar Pratap Singh is reckoned to be a significant prodigy of the then Holkar Team, one of the strongest teams in National circuit of that era, having played an active role with his score of 100 runs in the World Record created by the Holkar team when six batsmen scored century in same inning (Holkar Vs. Mysore, played at Yeshwant Club from 2 – 5 march 1946, thus becoming a true inspiration and role model for the aspiring cricketers of that era. He continued his contribution to cricket by giving priceless guidance to the budding cricketers of that time"."

'Madhavrao Scindia Award for Lifetime Achievement' : Prof. S P Chaturvedi

" Prof. Surya Prakash Chaturvedi is one of the most versatile personality connected with MPCA and cricket in Madhya Pradesh. A cricketer at the University level, his long contribution as a cricket reviewer, writer, historian and cricket administrator is widely acknowledged and admired, particularly for his affection towards literature in Hindi language aimed to reach out to the common spectators through his writing. His contribution in the field of cricket administration as the Hon. Secretary of Indore Divisional Cricket Association has been very successful and illustrious".

TEAM AWARDS (for commendable performance in BCCI Tournaments)

SPECIAL AWARD (for Test debut)  : Rs. 5 Lac    

Mr. Naman Ojha

SPECIAL AWARD (for representing India in U-19 World Cup) : Rs. 5 Lac

Mr. Avesh Khan

Mr. Rahul Batham                                                           

SPECIAL AWARD (for outstanding performance in debut season of Ranji Trophy) : Rs. 1 Lac

Rajat Patidar 

MADHAVRAO SCINDIA AWARD - SR. CRICKETER CATEGORY (for best performer in BCCI circuit): Rs. 75 Thousand

Harpreet Singh Bhatia (9 Matches / 15 Inngs, 750 Runs)

MADHAVRAO SCINDIA AWARD - JR. CRICKETER CATEGORY (for best performer in BCCI circuit): Rs. 75 Thousand

Rishabh Chouhan (5 Matches / 7 Inngs, 449 Runs + 17 Wkts)

WINNERS & RUNNER UP OF INTER DIVISIONAL TOURNAMENTS

Apart from team awards, special recognition award for best performance in batting, bowling and fielding/keeping is given for each tournament.

INCENTIVE AWARD TO DIVISIONAL CRICKET ASSOCIATION

MPCA rewards top two Divisions under this category. Analysis is based on multi-faceted parameters related to the Divisions (like cricket oriented activities, players development schemes, efforts for resource development, administrative set-up, statutory compliances, etc.).

1^st rank : Indore Divisional Cricket Association ~ Rs. 5 Lacs

2^nd rank : Shared between Gwalior Divisional Cricket Association and Sagar Divisional Cricket Association ~ Rs. 1.5 Lacs Each

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