MCA Sharad Pawar Cricket Museum:<\/b> The shirt Sourav Ganguly famously waved from the Lord\u2019s balcony after India\u2019s NatWest Series triumph in 2002 will go on display in Mumbai this month. The iconic shirt is part of a special exhibition of artefacts from the MCC Museum, which will be open to the public on November 14, 15 and 17.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has teamed up with the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) to bring the collection to the MCA Sharad Pawar Cricket Museum. Alongside Ganguly\u2019s ODI shirt, the exhibits include Sachin Tendulkar\u2019s ODI jumper, MS Dhoni\u2019s ODI shirt, Rahul Dravid\u2019s Test shirt and Anil Kumble\u2019s ODI cap.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
A medal from the 1982 Jubilee Test between England and India will also be on show. All the items are preserved by the MCC Museum and are linked to some of the most memorable players and moments in Indian cricket.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
An MCC spokesperson said the club was pleased to share its collection with fans in Mumbai. \u201cMarylebone Cricket Club (MCC) is delighted to be collaborating with the Mumbai Cricket Association on this special display at the MCA Sharad Pawar Cricket Museum.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThe MCC Museum at Lord\u2019s has made great efforts in recent years to develop its collections to reflect the enthusiasm for cricket held by millions of fans across the globe.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThe opportunity to display some of its treasured artefacts to the knowledgeable audience of Mumbai and to help build engagement for this new museum development in one of cricket\u2019s great centres is not to be missed,\u201d said the MCC spokesperson.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
MCA president Ajinkya Naik thanked the MCC for being a part of this collaboration. \u201cThe Mumbai Cricket Association is honoured to partner with the Marylebone Cricket Club for this special exhibition at the MCA Sharad Pawar Cricket Museum.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cCricket fans in Mumbai are deeply connected with the rich history of the game, and this display provides a unique opportunity to witness artefacts associated with some of India\u2019s greatest cricketing legends.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWe are grateful to MCC for sharing these priceless treasures and supporting our efforts to build a world-class cricket museum that preserves and celebrates the heritage of the sport for future generations,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cCricket fans in Mumbai are deeply connected with the rich history of the game, and this display provides a unique opportunity to witness artefacts associated with some of India\u2019s greatest cricketing legends.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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