Will look to instil accountability in Mumbai Cricket Association, vows Lalchand Rajput

According to the former Indian coach, Mumbai cricket’s steady downfall has been down to many factors, including not having an accountable board, responsible for living up to their actions. Since winning the Ranji Trophy in the 2015-16 season, victories have always evaded the domestic giants with a disappointing finish in the last season. 

“We will first look to appoint the right people in the right place, which is extremely crucial. However, the thing that has been lacking in Mumbai cricket of late is accountability. There’s no one to ask questions if the team fails. I want to instil accountability in the system. I want to make all the coaches and selectors accountable to the CIC. It is, after all, the CIC which is accountable for their performance. Our job can’t be restricted to just appointing people. We need to track how the people appointed by us are doing,” Rajput told TOI on Thursday. 

“I don’t think Mumbai cricket’s decline is down to a single factor. However, I do feel that this is a good opportunity for Mumbai cricket to assess itself and take positive steps that ensure success in the long run. As I mentioned, accountability is one of the factors that the committee will be looking at, but a holistic approach towards all the strings involved is necessary for Mumbai cricket’s success.”