Having received only a third of the average rainfall this year, the Maharashtra government is likely to announce a drought in the state. In such a scenario, Mumbai's cricketing fraternity wants to raise funds for drought-affected victims.

The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has received a proposal from one of its members, Ravi Mandrekar, to organise an all-stars match to raise funds for drought-affected regions in the state. The dry spell has reportedly hurt farmers especially in Marathwada, where they haven't been able to sow Rabi (winter) crop.