Raju Kulkarni returns to the Mumbai Cricket Association's (MCA) Cricket Improvement Committee (CIC) after a gap of nine years. The India pacer and Mumbai captain, who was part of the committee from 2001 to 2009, emphasised the need for players to do justice to the lion-crested Mumbai colours. The CIC will meet at the MCA office today. Other members include Ajit Wadekar, Karsan Ghavri, Balvinder Singh Sandhu, Amol Muzumdar, Kiran Mokashi and Sahil Kukreja. Wadekar may not attend due to illness.

"There are different challenges to face. Now, we are struggling for that cricketing acumen which Mumbai cricket was known for. Earlier, we used to offer a strong fight in games which were as good as lost. We are lacking in this area now. Playing for Mumbai and wearing that lion's crest was a matter of pride for all of us. This is lacking now," said Kulkarni.