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Mahinda to lead Malaysian cricket again

Mahinda to lead Malaysian cricket again

KUALA LUMPUR: Mahinda Vallipuram was elected president of the Malaysian Cricket Association (MCA) at its biennial general meeting (BGM) today.
Mahinda, who was MCA president from 2015-2021, will lead again for the
2025-2027 term.
He replaced Mohamed Iqbal Ali Kassim Ali who was MCA president for two terms from 2021-2025.
Mahinda said: "I step into this role with a deep sense of responsibility and a clear purpose: to help Malaysian cricket move forward together.
"Let me be very clear, this is not about what happened in the past. It is about what we can and must achieve for the future.
"From the offset, I on behalf of the newly elected executive committee, reach out to all past committee members and delegates present today to accept that there is something greater than any of us — the health and vitality of Malaysian cricket.
"Cricket in Malaysia needs strong, stable leadership and a clear direction today. I am committed to working with all stakeholders to rebuild structures, refocus priorities and deliver results that serve the game and its future."
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