Awards ~ 2015

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 2014-15 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. 1 Lacs

A panel comprising of senior MPCA members recommends the best suited candidate for these awards. The recipients of this prestigious awards for season 2014-15 are

'C T Sarwate Award for Lifetime Achievement' : Mr. Narendra Hirwani

Mr. Narendra Hirwani is recokened for his remarkable contribution as the first International Cricketer after formation of MPCA, holder of the World record for highest wickets in the debut test (which holds good even today), the continuous and unreserved contribution as a Coach, National and State Selectors.  

'Madhavrao Scindia Award for Lifetime Achievement' : Mr. Satish Malhotra

"The benefaction extended by Mr. Satish Malhotra towards cricket in Madhya Pradesh is outstanding and unparallel. Continuing with the patronage from the great Holkar family, his wholehearted support for last many decades has contributed immeasurably in shaping up MPCA to its present state. The fraternity of cricketers and other associates of MPCA have been immensely benefited with the noble help and assistance by Mr. Satish Malhotra. His able leadership and guidance has inspired numerous individuals –to come forward and assist the Association to achieve a respectable recognition. 

TEAM AWARDS (for commendable performance in BCCI Tournaments) 

SPECIAL AWARD (for becoming the highest run scorer of MP in Ranji Trophy + max. number of Ranji Trophy for MP)  : Rs. 5 Lacs + Silver Plaque

Mr. Devendra Singh Bundela

SPECIAL AWARD (for outstanding performance for MP in Ranji Trophy with 350 runs in 4 inngs, with two centuries): Rs 1 Lac

Mr. Aditya Shrivastava

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

Puneet Datey (31 Wkts In 8 Matches)                                                     

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

Suraj Sengar (7 Matches / 10 Inngs, 584 Runs)   

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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