Maharashtra Cricket Association founded its franchise league Maharashtra Premier League (MPL) in 2023, which have six teams. It sold the franchise rights for 57 crore rupees for three years through open bidding. The first season will be held Jun 15, 2023 onwards at Pune's stadium. Pune franchise was sold in 14 Cr along with Ruturaj Gaikwad as their iconic player, Kedar Jadhav is Kolhapur franchise's iconic player.[7]
MCA's stadium is situated in Gahunje village near Pune. It was inaugurated by then BCCI president Sharad Pawar. International, domestic cricket matches regularly takes place at MCA stadium. The arena was designed by Hopkins Architects of Britain. It is one of the test cricket venues of the country.
Affiliated district associations
The district Cricket associations which are affiliated to the Maharashtra Cricket association are as follows.[6]