The Maharashtra Cricket Association hosted MCA Maha Vandan 2025, a landmark award ceremony honoring outstanding contributors across the 2024–25 season. The evening brought together BCCI domestic season top performers, winners of the Architecture Competition, and prominent stakeholders from MPL and Corporate Shield teams. It also celebrated players selected for the Indian team and those drafted into the IPL—highlighting cricketing talent at every level. A key highlight of the evening was MCA President Rohit Pawar’s announcement of the Ajay Shirke – Maharashtra Cricket Academy, modeled after Bengaluru’s Centre of Excellence—alongside plans for new regional training centres across six districts. In a dedication to the state’s rich cricketing history, former India women’s captain Shubhangi Kulkarni received the Lifetime Achievement Award, while Kedar Jadhav was honored with the Legendary Cricketer Award for his contributions post-retirement in June 2024. The ceremony also showcased cultural performances, including a stirring musical tribute by renowned artists—reflecting the grandeur of MCA’s first-ever award show.