Former Ranji cricketer and Sports Coaching Foundation founder-secretary Saibaba has been honoured with the Best Social Activist award at the National CSR Leadership Congress & Awards in Bengaluru. He has worked for 35 years to promote sports among children and youth.
Reopening after the pandemic lockdown in late-November, the Shirdi Temple now permits around 10,000 devotees daily, strictly implementing all Covid-19 protocols.