Awards - 2025

Awards 2025

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 2024-25  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. 5.0 Lacs

A panel comprising of senior MPCA members recommends the best suited candidate for these awards. The recipients of these prestigious awards for season 2021-22 are

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

A cricketer of great repute, Mr. Narendra Bagtharia played 46 first-class matches between 1969-70 to 1983-84. He demonstrated his cricket skills right from the school days and was selected in national school team as well. Following his retirement from active play, his devotion to the game found new expression in equally vital roles off the field. As a coach, he mentored countless budding cricketers, instilling in them the values of discipline, integrity, and perseverance. His astute judgment and deep understanding of the game made him a valued selector, helping shape teams that carried forward the legacy of excellence. He also played role as a BCCI match referee. Reserved in speech, but remarkable in achievements, his lifelong dedication to the game has left an indelible mark on the cricketing landscape of Madhya Pradesh. MPCA is honoured to have such an illustrious personality as a Life Member and salutes his distinguished service to the game and the Association.

'Madhavrao Scindia Award for Lifetime Achievement' : Mr. Sandeep Mungre

"Mr. Sandeep Mungre, a true cricket aficionado, has dedicated more than five decades of selfless service to MP’s cricket - not for any accolades, but out of pure love and commitment. He has been a tireless volunteer during numerous international and domestic matches staged by MPCA — ever-present, ever-reliable, and ever-gracious. Amidst the hustle and glamour that surrounds international matches, he remained immersed in his duties - unmoved by distractions. His rare ability to maintain composure under pressure, coupled with a graceful command over complex situations, earned him the admiration and respect of both local and visiting players alike. As the member of the Managing Committee, and then as the Joint Secretary of MPCA, he offered his experience to steer the association with a steady hand. Colleagues recall his readiness to serve, his quiet efficiency, and above all, his passion for preserving the spirit of cricket. Few can claim such an enduring association, fewer still can match the depth of his contributions. With deep reverence, MPCA bestows the Lifetime Achievement Award upon a stalwart who has devoted life to the gentleman’s game. MPCA is honoured to have such an illustrious personality as a Life Member and salutes his distinguished service to the cricket and MPCA.”

TEAM AWARDS (for commendable performance in BCCI / Central Zone Tournaments)

BCCI MULTI DAY TOURNAMENT : INCENTIVE AWARDS FOR OUTWRIGHT WINS  - TEAMS REACHING KNOCK OUTS 

SPECIAL AWARD-INTERNATIONL DEBUT: Rs. 5 Lac each

Kranti Goud, Shuchi Upadhyay, Soham Patwardhan, Rohit Rajawat, Vaishanvi Sharma & Ayushi Shukla

MADHAVRAO SCINDIA AWARD - SR. CRICKETER CATEGORY : Rs. 1 Lac

Shubham Sharma

MADHAVRAO SCINDIA AWARD - JR. CRICKETER CATEGORY: Rs. 1 Lac

Yashobardhan Singh Chouhan

MAHARANI USHADEVI AWARD – BEST SR. CRICKETER – WOMEN’S: Rs. 50,000

Soumya Tiwari

CHANDRA NAYDU AWARD – BEST JR. CRICKETER – WOMEN’S: Rs. 50,000

Shreya Dixit & Dhani Buchade

BEST SPIN BOWLER U/16 BCCI TOURNAMENT: Rs. 20,000

Anjesh Pal

BEST SPIN BOWLER IN U/19 BCCI TOURNAMENT (NARENDRA HIRWANI AWARD): Rs. 30,000

Rohit Rajawat

SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARD-

Yash Dubey and Akshat Raghuvanshi

(30,000/- Each)

WINNERS & RUNNER UP OF INTER DIVISIONAL TOURNAMENTS

MPCA MULTI-DAY TOURNAMENT: INCENTIVE AWARDS FOR OUTWRIGHT WINS – TEAMS REACHING KNOCK OUT 2024-25

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

INTER DIVISIONAL TOURNAMENT PLAYERS PERFORMANCE

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, player’s development schemes, efforts for resource development, administrative set-up, statutory compliances, etc.).

1^st rank : Indore Division Cricket Association

2^nd rank : Ujjain Division Cricket Association

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