The move comes four years after the association had agreed in principle to a graded contract system and referred it to the Cricket Improvement Committee for operational details, but the plan stalled until now.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cTo ensure long-term player development and well-being, the Apex Council has approved central contracts for players, reinforcing its commitment to providing structured support and financial security to emerging talent,\u201d said the MCA Apex Council in its statement.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
MCA also said it will start a T20 scouting tournament, which will serve as a supply line to the Mumbai T20 league, as well as start an inter-collegiate tournament named after former India captain Dilip Vengsarkar.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cAn Inter-College Tournament will be instituted in the name of Dilip Vengsarkar, celebrating excellence, leadership, and the enduring legacy of Mumbai cricket. The tournament will serve as a vital platform for nurturing young talent at the collegiate level.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cIn keeping with the evolving demands of modern cricket, a T20 tournament will be conducted as a dedicated scouting platform for the T20 Mumbai League, creating a clear and merit-based pathway for young players to progress to elite competitive levels,\u201d added the MCA Apex Council.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cAn Inter-College Tournament will be instituted in the name of Dilip Vengsarkar, celebrating excellence, leadership, and the enduring legacy of Mumbai cricket. The tournament will serve as a vital platform for nurturing young talent at the collegiate level.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cCentral contracts are a step towards empowering players with stability and confidence, while the T20 scouting tournament will ensure that Mumbai continues to identify and nurture talent suited for the future of the game,\" he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n