Former Mumbai first-class player Deepak Jadhav's two-year wait for his monthly pension from the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) finally ended on Friday. Jadhav, currently a selector for the under-16 category, was waging a lone battle for the last couple of years for his rights. MCA's Apex Council, headed by Vijay Patil, at last sanctioned Jadhav's pension in their first meeting.

"I am absolutely delighted that the MCA has finally approved my pension. I was only fighting for my rights and nothing else. I am grateful to the Apex Council for paying heed to my plea," an elated Jadhav told mid-day.