Awards ~ 2017

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 2016-17 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 2016-17 are

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

 "Mr. Narendra Menon represented Madhya Pradesh in 51 first class matches and 1 list 'A' match during his long association with the game as a player between 1967 to 1982. After his performance in the competitive cricket circuit, he started his journey as a cricket umpire and very soon displayed his superior abilities as an umpire. Soon be excelled in this field as well and became the first International umpire from Madhya Pradesh. He officiated 4 One Day International matches during 1993 to 1998 before having to retire as an umpire owing to age ceiling. Thereafter, he continued to be associated with cricket in various capacities like a curator, administrator and umpire coach. He served MPCA as the Hon. Secretary for a period of 4 years from 2010 to 2014. He truly deserves to be reckoned for his resourceful personality in the cricket of Madhya Pradesh."

'Madhavrao Scindia Award for Lifetime Achievement' : Dr. M K Bhargava

"Dr. M K Bhargava is the senior most administrators of Madhya Pradesh Cricket. A cricketer at the college level, he volunteered to shoulder the responsibility of MPCA as its Joint Secretary in 1981. It was an era with negligible resources, be in form of funds or manpower or infrastructure, at the disposal of MPCA. He contributed altruistically while organising the first ever One Day International match under the auspices of MPCA when Indore hosted India against West Indies. In 1985 he became the Hon. Secretary of MPCA and handled the role with utmost efficiency for next 13 years. His organising acumen benefitted MPCA in staging 7 international matches at Indore under his role as the Organising Secretary. During his tenure as the Hon. Secretary, his contribution in the organisation of 7 ODI at Gwalior as well. He also handled the prestigious role of the Manager of Indian Team for its abroad tours of Sri Lanka, Australia and South Africa. After his role as the Hon. Secretary of MPCA, he was elected as the Chairman and Vice President of the Association. His vast experience in the field of cricket administration made him the most eligible candidate to become the member of governing body of sports authority of India. His association with MPCA has grown deeper as he currently holds the post as a Trustee of MPCA Trust. He continues to serve cricket and MPCA for close to four decades and is one of the most active contributors till date. His contribution in the field of cricket administration has been very successful, illustrious and beneficial to MPCA".

TEAM AWARDS (for commendable performance in BCCI Tournaments)

SPECIAL AWARD (for selection in India Women's Team)  : Rs. 5 Lacs      

Ms. Nuzhat Parween                                                                             

MADHAVRAO SCINDIA AWARD - SR. CRICKETER CATEGORY (for best performer in BCCI circuit): Rs. 1 Lac

Chandrakant Sakure (27 Wkts In 7 Matches)                

MADHAVRAO SCINDIA AWARD - JR. CRICKETER CATEGORY (for best performer in BCCI circuit): Rs. 1 Lac

Rajrishi Shrivastava (31 Wkts In 6 Matches)                                                                            

BEST SPIN BOWLER (U/16 boy's tournament) : Rs. 20 Thousand                                                             

NONE

BEST FAST BOWLER (U/16 boy's tournament) : Rs. 20 Thousand                                                             

NONE                                                               

NARENDRA HIRWANI AWARD (for best spin bowler in the U/19 boy's tournament): Rs. 30 Thousand

NONE                                                                          

ASHOK JAGDALE AWARD (for best fast bowler in the U/19 boy's tournament) : Rs. 30 Thousand                                

Arshad Khan (19 Wkts In 6 Matches)                                                                

SPECIAL APPRECIATION AWARD

Nitin Menon : (Elevation to ICC panel of umpires) Silver plaque

Rajeev Risodkar : (Retirement from BCCI panel of umpire after successful and long career) Silver plaque

Amardeep Pathania : (Retirement from BCCI panel of umpire after successful and long career) Silver plaque

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. 7.5 Lacs

2^nd rank : Gwalior Divisional Cricket Association ~ Rs. 5 Lacs

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