Mumbai Cricket Association Shocker – No Voting Rights for Cricket Greats? In what comes as an absolute shocking news, legendary and Mumbai cricketing icons Sunil Gavaskar, Sachin Tendulkar, and Dilip Vengsarkar are set to lose voting rights. MCA has also called for a special general body meeting on July 29 to discuss major changes. This include dismissing the voting rights of international cricketers. Follow Indian Cricket LIVE Updates with InsideSport.IN.
It will also allow individuals above 70 to hold vital posts. If MCA has its final say then the Mumbai legendry trio of Gavaskar, Tendulkar, Vengsarkar and various other international cricketers won’t have voting rights.
“No individual member like Patron members, donor members, etc. has any voting rights. Also, the Lodha Committee had only recommended that International players should be granted memberships of the Association. Assigning voting rights to international cricketers would amount to altering the foundation of the applicant Association. However, international players can be Associate Members and shall be invited and shall attend the meeting and make their contributions/suggestions,” the MCA proposal states.
Mumbai Cricket Association Shocker? Sunil Gavaskar, Sachin Tendulkar, Dilip Vengsarkar set to lose voting rights in SHOCKING DEVELOPMENT: Check OUT
Mumbai Cricket Association Shocker: Why Gavaskar, Tendulkar, and Vengsarkar are set to lose voting rights?
- Each state association under BCCI had to change its constitution following strict orders from Supreme Court on Lodha’s committee’s suggestions.
- Lodha committee also gave away voting rights to all former international players in their respective associations, except individuals from holding a position after reaching 70 years.
- MCA also put out a notice about the proposed changes sent to all MCA members. It has clubs as its members and there is no individual voter in MCA.
- The association also wants international players to be made associate members without voting power
According to MCA concerning the age limit, they feel the disqualifications are too much. The association also feels, that if persons without sufficient experience are made to represent BCCI, there will no recognition for Mumbai’s huge contribution to the Indian team.
Mumbai Cricket Association Shocker? Sunil Gavaskar, Sachin Tendulkar, Dilip Vengsarkar set to lose voting rights in SHOCKING DEVELOPMENT: Check OUT
Mumbai Cricket Association Shocker: Can MCA Make any changes without taking orders from Supreme Court?
MCA cannot make any changes to the law without consulting with Supreme Court. If they have to make any big changes, they have to consult SC first and then make amendments. Only if SC approves of the order the association can implement changes. A former India cricketer said to Indian Express.
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