The Mumbai Cricket Association”s Apex Committee, in its meeting on Wednesday, appointed their former pacer Dhawal Kulkarni as the bowling mentor for the upcoming Ranji Trophy. 

The MCA also decided to felicitate Team India”s great Sunil Gavaskar on his 75th birthday, which will be celebrated on July 10. The MCA had earlier named a special box after Gavaskar. Moreover, the local body decided to release commemorative stamps dedicated to Mumbai Cricket.

“We have decided to appoint Dhawal Kulkarni as bowling mentor for the new season. At the same time, Amol Kale (President) proposed, and the Apex Council unanimously approved, to felicitate Sunil Gavaskar on the occasion of his 75th Birthday. The MCA has also decided to release stamps on Mumbai cricket,” MCA secretary Ajinkya Naik told The Indian Express.

Kulkarni had decided to retire from all forms of cricket last season. He has been tasked to groom the next set of bowlers in the Mumbai set up. The former India fast had played a key role in the Ranji Trophy final last season. He scalped four wickets against Vidarbha to lead Mumbai to the 42nd title.

Mumbai will, meanwhile, continue with their current coaching staff, led by chief coach Omkar Salvi.