The Mumbai Cricket Association has requested the Maharashtra government to allot a suitable plot of land in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region for the establishment of a residential women's cricket academy.

MCA president Ajinkya Naik submitted a formal letter in this regard to state Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday.

The development comes in the wake of India's triumphant campaign in the Women's ODI World Cup.

"Over the years, MCA has taken several initiatives to nurture young talent and provide state-of-the-art infrastructure to cricketers from Mumbai and adjoining areas," the MCA wrote in its letter.

"In line with our commitment to the growth of women's cricket, we are keen to establish a dedicated Residential Women's Cricket Academy within the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR).”

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