{"id":193284,"date":"2026-07-14T04:37:06","date_gmt":"2026-07-14T10:07:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newslink360.space\/?p=193284"},"modified":"2026-07-14T04:37:06","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T10:07:06","slug":"mumbai-cricket-association-announces-rs-25-lakh-bonus-for-wankhede-ground-staff","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newslink360.space\/?p=193284","title":{"rendered":"Mumbai Cricket Association announces Rs 25 lakh bonus for Wankhede ground staff"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"content-body-71220746\">The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has announced a special bonus of Rs 25 lakh for its ground staff in recognition of their role in maintaining world-class playing conditions during several marquee tournaments, including the ICC Men\u2019s T20 World Cup, the Indian Premier League (IPL) and the T20 Mumbai League.<\/p>\n<p>The decision was taken at the MCA Apex Council meeting.<\/p>\n<p>According to the association, the bonus recognises the ground staff\u2019s \u201ctireless efforts and commitment&#8221;, whose professionalism ensured the successful conduct of multiple high-profile events at the Wankhede Stadium.<\/p>\n<p><b>READ: <a href=\"https:\/\/sportstar.thehindu.com\/cricket\/womens-cricket\/india-women-england-lords-test-win-amol-muzumdar-reaction\/article71218722.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">India\u2019s historic win in Lord\u2019s Test: Head coach Amol Muzumdar hails \u2018perfect match\u2019<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Apex Council appreciated the professionalism and dedication displayed by the ground staff in ensuring the successful conduct of these events,\u201d the MCA said in a statement.<\/p>\n<p>In another welfare measure, the Apex Council also approved pension support for the spouses of deceased First Class cricketers, reinforcing the association\u2019s commitment to the welfare of the Mumbai cricket fraternity.<\/p>\n<p>MCA president Ajinkya Naik said the council\u2019s decisions reflected its commitment to both the game\u2019s legacy and the welfare of its stakeholders.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Apex Council\u2019s decisions are guided by three key principles \u2014 respect for our cricketing heritage, the welfare of our cricketing family and readiness for the future,\u201d Naik said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSupporting the spouses of deceased First Class cricketers, modernising our competitions, embracing AI-led innovation and recognising the contribution of our ground staff are all steps in that direction. MCA will continue to work towards the growth and betterment of cricket in Mumbai.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"publish-time\" id=\"end-of-article\">Published on Jul 14, 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/sportstar.thehindu.com\/cricket\/mca-bonus-wankhede-ground-staff-pension-support-ajinkya-naik\/article71220746.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has announced a special bonus of Rs 25 lakh for its ground staff in recognition of their role in maintaining world-class playing conditions during several marquee tournaments, including the ICC Men\u2019s T20 World Cup, the Indian Premier League (IPL) and the T20 Mumbai League. 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