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There is a particular kind of stillness that falls over a maidan just before Vikas Sartape walks out to bat — the sense that something extraordinary is about to happen. Since 1996, from a twenty-ball century at Rajewadi to an unbeaten 115 studded with eighteen sixes at Walchandnagar, the Mhaswad-born hitter has turned grassroots tennis-ball cricket into his own private theatre.
From a village in Satara where dinner depended on a day’s labour, to the MPCL field where talent finally got a fair shot — Malhari Khade’s story is one of a boy who danced home with his first rubber ball and never stopped chasing the game. At 39, with Ranji Trophy still on his horizon, he proves it’s never too late to keep swinging for the dream.
Sparsh Dipak Nagargoje is a dynamic top-order batting all-rounder whose versatility and match-winning abilities make him a valuable asset on the cricket field. With 505 career runs, 20 wickets, and a fearless approach to the game, he combines aggressive batting, disciplined right-arm medium-fast bowling, and a team-first mentality. Comfortable at No. 3 yet adaptable to any role, Sparsh represents the modern cricketer—confident, reliable, and always ready to make an impact when his team needs him most.
Aditya Khade is a dynamic fast-bowling all-rounder from Enkul, Satara, whose explosive pace, pinpoint accuracy, fearless batting, and unwavering work ethic have established him as one of Maharashtra’s most exciting emerging cricket talents. With three career hat-tricks and a reputation for delivering in crucial moments, he represents the next generation of match-winning cricketers.
