November 2024
Dear Friends and my seniors,
Warm greetings to all the committed cricket lovers and supporters of Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association!
I trust you have had a good Deepawali festival this time round.
Our cricket season began with hosting the first international game T20 at our new facility.
I am filled with immense pride and joy as we could host the T20 International match between India and Bangladesh on October 6, 2024, at the Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium, Gwalior. The crowd response was seen to be believed.
This event was a milestone for our association, showcasing the energy and enthusiasm of MPCA family and reaffirming Gwalior as a premier cricketing venue. A long cricketing drought was ended with this wonderful event in the historic city of Gwalior.
I am grateful to all the fans and well-wishers whose support made this match a memorable success.
The 2024-25 domestic cricket season is already upon us, and it is a moment of great promise. Our players have prepared with dedication and discipline and thus ready to seize the opportunities ahead. I like to encourage every player to bring their best to the field, showcasing their talent, commitment, and spirit that define the athletes of MPCA. I am confident that this season will reflect the hard work and passion which drives our association, and I look forward to the memorable performances in all age groups that will make us all proud.
My best wishes to our coaches and support staff for a successful season that would reflect their dedicated work of grooming players before the season took off.
I offer sincere thanks to the team of curators and ground maintenance staff for their hard work over last 2-3 months for preparing grounds and pitches for exciting games in the forthcoming season.
It’s a moment of pride for the MPCA to see our players acknowledged for their talent and contributions, with congratulations especially to Rajat Patidar on his well-deserved retention by RCB for ?11 crore in the IPL. Such recognitions are not to be measured in terms of monetary benefits alone but it's the hard work and consistency that they play with thus inspiring the lot of young cricketers. As we look forward to the 2025 auction, we extend best wishes to our talented players and are confident that their skills and spirit will be valued by different IPL franchises, adding to MPCA’s legacy of excellence on the national stage.
In upcoming BCCI domestic season, MPCA is chosen to host many BCCI games. This season we shall organise matches at Indore, Gwalior, Morena, Jabalpur and Sagar. My best wishes are with team for organising the tournament successfully.
MPCA’s domestic season will start from 20th December. It's an opportunity for aspiring players to demonstrate their prowess while the established and seasoned players can showcase new skills they have acquired during last few months.
Thank you again for your continued faith in MPCA and for being a part of this journey. Together, let’s look forward to another year of accomplishments that would elevate the game of cricket and strengthen our legacy.
Best Regards,
Abhilash Khandekar
Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association