CRICKETERS AND ACADEMIES

The Sunil Gavaskar Cricket Foundation Trust (SGCFT) returned a plot of land in Bandra (West) to Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) this year, as he couldn’t build an indoor cricket academy, as envisaged. The trust was allotted a prime plot of land around 33 years ago.

In 2019, MHADA had sent a proposal to the state government to reclaim the 21,348 sq ft land, which was allotted to SGCFT and end its agreement with the Trust.

Gavaskar had cited work commitments and social welfare requirements as reasons for not fulfilling his dream. However, he had extended his support if the authority intended to start their own cricket academy.

Dilip Vengsarkar runs Vengsarkar Cricket Academy in Mahul Gaon, Chembur, and Elf Oval at Oval Maidan, Churchgate.