Mumbai: Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) President Vijay Patil has praised New Zealand Spinner Ajaz Patel for donating his “10-goal” ball to the MCA Museum that will come where it will be a “pride of place”.
“What he (Ajaz Patel) achieved at Wankhede Stadium is something completely phenomenal.
And the fact that he did it at the Iconic Stadium (Wankhede) we only gave us another memory to enjoy his historic land,” said Patil PTI.
Earlier this month, 33-year-old Ajaz who born Mumbai, left-arm spinner only became the third bowler in the test history to restore 10-to in the innings after Jim Laker (1999) and Anil Kumble (1999) and it was also in his hometown.
“And the fact that he traces his roots back to Mumbai makes it special for us.” He was friendly, so the achievement was reached, he generously gave us a cricket ball, where he took the 10 numbers, so it was something.
That we really appreciate and it will fulfill the pride of a place in our MCA museum, “added Patil, who has been the head of the MCA since October 2019.
Patil also emphasizes that the upcoming museum will inspire young people.” I think it’s (museum formation) is the right step, because we (Mumbai Cricket) have great heritage.
We have a strange 80 international and almost 1/5 of the international run printed by India has been printed by Mumbai Batsmen.
So, our history returns a few decades.
“So, to preserve our rich heritage, it will really inspire our present and future Cricketers.” Mahendra Singh Dhoni has won India World Cup ODI 2011 by hitting six at the Wankhede Stadium.
Asked whether the seats where Ball Landed would be preserved, Patil turned on, “they are a very special moment, the 2011 World Cup is of course a special moment in the history of Indian cricket, the fact that it happened at the Wankhede Stadium engraved in our hearts.” We have so Many historic moments in Mumbai Cricket and all that need to be put together.
The museum will be the right place to record these historic moments “.
Patil is also optimistic about universities and college sports, which need to develop and develop in the coming years.
Meanwhile, Patil Dy’s sports stadium in Navi Mumbai, which organizes matches FIFA World Cup U-17 In 2017, it is also a place for 2022 AFC and Patil sounds optimistic about holding a Mega event.
The tournament is scheduled to be held from January 20 to February 6 in Mumbai, Navi Mumbai and Pune.