Amol Kale was elected as the president of the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) after a tightly contested election against World Cup champion Sandeep Patil in October 2022. At the age of 47, Amol Kale, the honorary president of MCA, passed away due to a cardiac arrest in New York. Kale had been present at the stadium on June 9, witnessing India’s exciting victory over Pakistan in the T20 World Cup, alongside MCA secretary Ajinkya Naik and apex council member Suraj Samat. Following his election as MCA president, he played a pivotal role in the decision to double the match fees for Mumbai’s senior men’s team starting the upcoming season. Originally from Nagpur, Kale had been a resident of Mumbai for over a decade, where he established various businesses and was known as a close associate of Devendra Fadnavis, the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra.
In addition to leading the MCA, Kale was also a co-promoter of the Indian Street Premier League, a tennis-ball cricket league with franchise teams, which was inaugurated earlier this year..Amol Kale’s sudden demise sent shockwaves through the cricketing community, leaving many in mourning for the loss of a visionary leader. His passion for the game and dedication to advancing the sport in Mumbai were evident in every decision he made during his tenure. As news of his passing spread, tributes poured in from players, officials, and fans alike, honoring his contributions to the game. In his memory, the Mumbai Cricket Association announced plans to establish the Amol Kale Memorial Fund to support promising young cricketers from underprivileged backgrounds, continuing his legacy of nurturing talent and promoting inclusivity in the sport.
