The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) Apex Council has informed the association’s Joint Secretary Shahalam Shaikh to stay away  from exercising any of his duties. The MCA’s Apex Council gathered for an emergent meeting at the Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday after which MCA President Dr Vijay Patil conveyed the same to Shaikh.

“The Apex Council at its meeting held on 5th January 2022—by majority—was of the opinion that your case is identical to Dr Unmesh Khanvilkar. In view of the same, pending the receipt of the formal order from Ombudsman, you are directed by the Apex Council to desist from exercising any duties/rights as Joint Secretary of Mumbai Cricket Association,” said a letter addressed to Shaikh and signed by MCA president.