Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) is one of the oldest members of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and it is in charge of all kinds of cricket related activities in Mumbai and its surrounding regions like Thane and Navi Mumbai, at the moment. The association is formerly known as the Bombay Cricket Association and it started its journey in the year 1930. The association has a sound Constitution for governing its activities and it belongs to the West Zone, according to the BCCI. The association is a perfect example of governing cricket, as it always tries to maintain a sound democratic atmosphere in all of its activities.

Official Norms of Mumbai Cricket Association
According to the constitution of the Mumbai Cricket Association, no individual is allowed to continue in any post of the association for more than eight years (for terms of 2 years) at a stretch. The constitution also suggests that an individual can be allowed to re-occupy a post after a gap of 4 years, once he/she completes 8 years in the position. The association always tries to keep itself on the move with new ideas and enthusiasm and it practices the democratic values, as well. The system of individual membership is not allowed in the constitution of the Mumbai Cricket Association. The association has a huge number of 350 ordinary members and 25 Associate members, all of which are affiliated to the Association.

Voting System of Mumbai Cricket Association
The voting system of the Mumbai Cricket Association is also quite interesting, as it allows only the ordinary members to vote during its elections. According to its constitution, if any ordinary member is found to be inactive in terms of cricket activity for more than 3 years, the association will demote the Club to which he/she belongs, as an Associate member. The constitution added that if the club is found to be still inactive for another 3 years, the association cancels the membership of the club, immediately.

Office Bearers of Mumbai Cricket Association
The current President of BCCI, Mr. Sharad Pawar is also bearing the responsibilities of the President of Mumbai Cricket Association, at the moment. A large number of cricket clubs in Mumbai and its surrounding places are currently associated with MCA, including the likes of Dadar Parsi Colony Gymkhana, Shahpu Spencer Challenge Shield Cricket Committee. The association has also done a great job by making the Mumbai cricket team as one of the best ones in the domestic cricket arena in India. The team has already won over 44 titles in the Ranji Trophy, the latest being in 2008-09 and it has also become runner-up in the final of the Ranji Trophy for a total of 4 times. The Mumbai Cricket Association is having its won stadium- The Wankhede Stadium; that was built in the year of 1975.