Dara Pochkhanawala, a respected figure in the cricketing community, passed away on Saturday at the age of 73. He was a former member of the Mumbai Cricket Association’s managing committee, a seasoned MCA umpire, and served as a media coordinator. Additionally, Pochkhanawala had a distinguished career as a veteran journalist, contributing significantly to the sports journalism field. His multifaceted involvement in cricket, both on and off the field, left a lasting impact on the sport and those who knew him. His loss is deeply felt within the community.
Dara Pochkhanawala’s Glorious Career:
Dara Pochkanawalla was a true multi-talented individual, excelling as a gold medal-winning MCA umpire from 1970 to 1992. He officiated in the prestigious and star-studded Times Shield matches during the 1970s and 1980s, gaining recognition for his expertise. His contributions extended beyond umpiring, as he also made his mark as a journalist and cricket administrator, serving twice on the MCA’s managing committee.
In addition to his roles in cricket, Dara founded a club named Fort Youngsters in 1970, nurturing young talent before eventually selling it a few years ago. His diverse involvement in cricket left a lasting legacy.
MCA joint secretary Deepak Patil said, “Shri Dara Pochkanawalla, Former Managing Committee Member of the Mumbai Cricket Association passes away on 16th August 2024. On behalf of the Apex Council of the Mumbai Cricket Association, all the member clubs as also the cricketing fraternity, we condole his demise.”
Former Mumbai seamer Atul Ranade has been appointed as the fielding coach for Team C in the upcoming Duleep Trophy, according to the BCCI. Vidarbha’s Usman Ghani will serve as the head coach, with Maharashtra’s Ruturaj Gaikwad leading the team as captain. Notably, India’s T20I captain, Suryakumar Yadav, is also part of the squad. The Duleep Trophy is set to begin on September 5 in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, marking the start of another exciting domestic cricket season.
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