Pralhad Nakhwa: Three in One; a cricketer, an administrator, a reporter

Pralhad Nakhwa is one of the eminent personalities in Thane, when it comes to cricket and his sheer love for the sport. Pralhad played cricket at club level and corporate level for many years and has many fond memories.

He represented Bank of India for 14 years, and served the bank till 2008. He also played for Bharat Cricket Club, Shivaji Park for as long as 25 years. Apart from these, Pralhad formed an integral part of Koli Combined Cricket XI for 12 years and Sporting Club Committee, Thane for another 15 years. Nakhwa was an opening batsman and a safe wicket-keeper during his playing days.

Once he hung his boots, Nakhwa accepted different responsibilities and strived to develop the sport in and around Thane. He was the President of Bharat Cricket Club for four years, Jt. Hon. Secretary of Koli Combined Cricket XI for a decade, co-organizer of Thane Vaibhav Inter-Office Cricket Tournament for 14 years and Managing Committee member of Shri Anand Bharat Vyayamshala, Thane for 20 years. Pralhad has many feathers to his cricketing hat and has made useful contributions to the sport.

Where there is cricket, there is media. Pralhad did not leave any stone unturned as he tried his hand at reporting as well. He worked as a freelance reporter for 25 years. Also he was the Press Box in-charge of six Ranji Trophy games that were played at Dadoji Konddev Stadium, Thane. He was a part of the team of Asmita Vahini during 2011 World Cup which was won by India.

Pralhad Nakhwa has donned different roles at different stages of life and is indeed one of the finest examples to emulate for all those who love the game of cricket.