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Rajasthan Cricket Association to Hold Long-Pending Elections Soon

The newly appointed convener of the Rajasthan Cricket Association's Ad-hoc Committee, Mohit Yadav, has stated that conducting the long-pending RCA elections will be the top priority. He emphasized improving the association's functioning and expressed dissatisfaction with Rajasthan receiving only four IPL matches this season. Committee members, including Dhananjay Singh Khimsar and Ashish Tiwari, expressed confidence in the new leadership and addressed past disputes and criticism. The committee aims to usher in a new phase of cricket administration in the state.

Key Points: RCA Elections Soon, Says New Convener Mohit Yadav

  • RCA elections pending for 2 years
  • New Ad-hoc Committee takes charge
  • Aim to improve state's IPL match allocation
  • Plan to organize Rajasthan Premier League locally
  • Committee addresses internal disputes and criticism
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Rajasthan: RCA elections soon, says new convener

New RCA Ad-hoc Committee convener Mohit Yadav prioritizes long-delayed elections and reforms for Rajasthan cricket administration.

"We will expedite the process to ensure the association gets a permanent, democratically elected leadership. - Mohit Yadav"

Jaipur, March 30

The newly appointed Convener of the Rajasthan Cricket Association's Ad-hoc Committee, Mohit Yadav, has signalled sweeping reforms, stating that long-pending RCA elections will be held at the earliest.

Yadav said the responsibility entrusted by the state government would be carried out with seriousness and commitment.

"Our focus is to improve both the functioning and direction of the RCA. Positive results will soon be visible," he said.

Addressing the dispute with former convener Deendayal Kumawat, Yadav acknowledged differences but maintained that cricketing activities should not suffer.

"Our working styles differed, but the objective remained the same. Some targets could not be achieved earlier, but we will now accomplish them with the new team," he added.

The newly constituted Ad-hoc Committee includes Mohit Yadav, Dhananjay Singh Khimsar, Ashish Tiwari, Arisht Singhvi, and Arjun Beniwal, all of whom have taken charge.

Yadav emphasised that conducting RCA elections, which have been pending for nearly two years, would be the top priority.

"We will expedite the process to ensure the association gets a permanent, democratically elected leadership," he said.

He also expressed dissatisfaction over Rajasthan being allotted only four IPL matches this season, calling it inadequate.

Yadav assured better planning to secure more matches for the state next year and said efforts would also be made to organise the Rajasthan Premier League (RPL) locally.

Dhananjay Singh Khimsar, a senior committee member and president of the Jodhpur District Cricket Association, expressed confidence in the new leadership.

Quoting a couplet, he said, "Let us leave yesterday behind; now is the time to write a new story together."

He added, "Under Mohit Yadav's leadership, we are confident that elections will be completed soon and a new chapter will begin."

Referring to ongoing disputes, Khimsar remarked, "Truth may face setbacks, but it can never be defeated," signalling a move to move past controversies.

Responding to criticism by former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot regarding the presence of politicians' sons in the setup, committee member Ashish Tiwari defended the appointments.

"All members have reached here through a democratic process by winning district-level elections. These allegations are baseless. Being a politician's son does not take away anyone's rights," he said.

With the new Ad-hoc Committee in place, expectations have risen for early elections and improved cricket administration in Rajasthan, potentially ushering in a new phase for the sport in the state.

- IANS

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Sarah B
Interesting to see the focus on the IPL matches. Only four matches for a state like Rajasthan is indeed very low. Good that the new convener is raising this issue. The Sawai Mansingh Stadium is a fantastic venue and should host more games.
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Arjun K
"Truth may face setbacks, but it can never be defeated" – Khimsar ji's quote is powerful. But let's see if this new committee walks the talk. Too many promises have been made before. The real test will be conducting free and fair elections without any external influence.
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Priya S
While I welcome the move for elections, Ashish Tiwari's defence of politicians' sons in the setup feels weak. Yes, they may have won district elections, but it perpetuates dynastic culture. Cricket administration should be based purely on merit and capability, not surnames.
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Vikram M
The mention of the Rajasthan Premier League (RPL) is exciting! If organised well locally, it can be a great platform for young talent from smaller towns like Kota, Udaipur, or Bikaner to shine. Hope they focus on grassroots development too, not just elections and IPL.
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Michael C
As a cricket fan, all I want is for the administration to be stable and professional. The constant infighting in state associations hurts the players most. Hope this ad-hoc committee is truly a bridge to a permanent, elected body. Good luck to them.

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