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Mahanaryaman Scindia has been unanimously elected as the youngest-ever president of the Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association at just 29 years old. He continues a family legacy as the third-generation Scindia to lead the MPCA, following his grandfather and father. The election process became a formality after other nominations were withdrawn, making the new office bearers unopposed. His first major task will be preparing Holkar Stadium for the 2025 Women's ODI World Cup matches.

Key Points: Mahanaryaman Scindia Elected Youngest MPCA President at 29

  • Third-generation Scindia family member to lead MPCA after grandfather and father
  • Will oversee Holkar Stadium preparations for 2025 Women's ODI World Cup
  • Elected unopposed with nominations matching available posts
  • Also serves as president of Madhya Pradesh T20 League
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Mahanaryaman Scindia unanimously elected as youngest-ever MPCA President

Jyotiraditya Scindia's son Mahanaryaman becomes youngest MPCA president at 29, continuing family legacy. Will oversee 2025 Women's ODI World Cup preparations.

"As a result, Tuesday’s declaration of new office bearers by the electoral officer is just a mere formality - MPCA source"

Indore, Sep 1

Mahanaryaman Scindia, the son of Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, is set to be unanimously elected as president of the Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association (MPCA).

Though the election and subsequent declaration of the result is to happen during the association’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Tuesday, outgoing president Abhilash Khandekar confirmed to IANS on Monday that the new set of office bearers are to be elected unopposed.

At 29, Mahanaryaman, who also serves as vice-president of the Gwalior Division Cricket Association (GDCA) and is a member of the erstwhile Gwalior royal family, will become the youngest ever MPCA president since its establishment in 1957.

He will be the third-generation member from the Scindia family to take charge of MPCA. His grandfather, late Madhavrao Scindia, and father Jyotiraditya have both served as MPCA presidents.

He was made a lifetime member of the MPCA in 2022 and also serves as president of the Madhya Pradesh T20 League (MPL), whose first edition took place in Gwalior in 2024.

Apart from him, Vineet Sethia will be the new vice-president, while Sudhir Asnani, a former international umpire, is set to take over as the new secretary. Former India women’s cricketer Arundhati Kirkire will be the new joint secretary, while Sanjeev Dua is set to take over as the Treasurer.

IANS understands that two nominations for the office bearers’ posts were withdrawn on Sunday, which meant the number of valid nominations matched the posts on offer for the elections. “As a result, Tuesday’s declaration of new office bearers by the electoral officer is just a mere formality,” said an MPCA source.

The first major assignment for the Scindia-led MPCA will be to finalise all the necessary arrangements for Holkar Stadium to host the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup matches. The venue is supposed to host five league stage matches – three of which will feature defending champions Australia. It will also stage tournament hosts’ India’s match against England on October 19.

- IANS

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Sarah B
While I appreciate young leadership, I hope this isn't just another case of political dynasties in sports administration. Cricket associations need merit-based appointments, not just family succession.
Priya S
Exciting times for MP cricket! Hosting Women's ODI World Cup matches is a big responsibility. Hope the new team prepares Holkar Stadium well. Looking forward to watching India vs England there! 🇮🇳
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Arjun K
Good to see some former cricketers in the administration team too - Arundhati Kirkire and Sudhir Asnani. Hope they bring practical cricket knowledge to the table.
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Michael C
Unanimously elected without contest? Sounds like everything was pre-decided. Cricket administration needs more transparency and democratic processes.
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Nisha Z
Hope he focuses on grassroots cricket development in smaller towns of MP, not just international matches. We need more cricket academies and facilities across the state!

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