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Turning Point: Choudhary's 4 Wickets

Turning Point: Choudhary's 4 Wickets

Rediff.com2 May 2022

Choudhary's four strikes at crucial intervals put the brakes on the SRH scoring. The first two wickets changed the momentum of the game in CSK's favour.

PIX: Axar's blitz in vain as SL edge India in 2nd T20I

PIX: Axar's blitz in vain as SL edge India in 2nd T20I

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

Images from the second T20 International between India and Sri Lanka, in Pune, on Thursday.

Will spectators be allowed for IPL matches?

Will spectators be allowed for IPL matches?

Rediff.com26 Feb 2022

Maharashtra minister Aaditya Thackeray on Saturday visited the iconic Wankhede stadium in Mumbai to review the preparations ahead of the Indian Premier League, starting next month.

Coach Bhave decodes the rise of CSK pacer Mukesh

Coach Bhave decodes the rise of CSK pacer Mukesh

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

Left-arm pacer Mukesh Choudhary has grabbed opportunities provided by Chennai Super Kings with seven wickets from seven games, including a man-of-the-match winning 3/19 against Mumbai Indians.

Turning Point: Rashid Khan's Cameo

Turning Point: Rashid Khan's Cameo

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

For most of the encounter, Gujarat Titans were second best against a resurgent CSK outfit.

Pune curator Salgaoncar suspended for six months

Pune curator Salgaoncar suspended for six months

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

The International Cricket Council on Tuesday announced a six-month suspension on Maharashtra Cricket Association's pitch curator Pandurang Salgaoncar following its investigations over alleged charges of corruption made by a television channel in October 2017.

IPL 2022: Delhi Capitals test awaits Gujarat Titans

IPL 2022: Delhi Capitals test awaits Gujarat Titans

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

Both Gujarat and Delhi Capitals started their campaign in IPL 2022 with wins and they would look to continue in the same vein at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium.

Road Safety World Series cancelled due to coronavirus outbreak

Road Safety World Series cancelled due to coronavirus outbreak

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

The Road Safety World Series, featuring cricket greats such as Sachin Tendulkar and Brian Lara, have been cancelled for the time being in view of the rising coronavirus threat in Maharashtra. A highly-placed source said that the series have been called off for the safety of the players and the public.

We didn't capitalise on key periods in the 1st ODI: Bairstow

We didn't capitalise on key periods in the 1st ODI: Bairstow

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

The right-handed batsman further admitted that this tour is a building block ahead of the T20 World Cup, to be played in October this year in India.

Iyer injures shoulder while fielding; doubtful for IPL

Iyer injures shoulder while fielding; doubtful for IPL

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

India batsman Shreyas Iyer dislocated his left shoulder during England's innings in the first One-Day International, at the Maharashtra Cricket Association stadium in Pune on Tuesday, raising serious doubts about his participation in the Indian Premier League, starting next month.

Please appoint administrator for Maharashtra CA: CoA appeals to SC

Please appoint administrator for Maharashtra CA: CoA appeals to SC

Rediff.com30 Apr 2018

In its 17-page Status Report, the COA has sought directives from the apex court on three issues.

IPL teams to start training from March 14 or 15

IPL teams to start training from March 14 or 15

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

The IPL teams will start training in Mumbai from March 14 or 15 onwards for which five practice venues have been identified.

Gavaskar lauds Pant's 'smart and intelligent' cricket

Gavaskar lauds Pant's 'smart and intelligent' cricket

Rediff.com29 Mar 2021

SUnil Gavaskar said that Pant has been playing intelligent cricket.

Cricket Buzz: Kapil tenders resignation from 'non existent' CAC

Cricket Buzz: Kapil tenders resignation from 'non existent' CAC

Rediff.com2 Oct 2019

CoA chief Vinod Rai has made it clear that the CAC comprising Kapil were 'not conflicted'

How much do you recall about the ODIs?

How much do you recall about the ODIs?

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

Watched the zingers in Pune, Cuttack and Kolkata? Check out this quick quiz!

Returning Bhuvi has Test cricket on his mind

Returning Bhuvi has Test cricket on his mind

Rediff.com29 Mar 2021

'It is a different matter as to what happens in Test selection. Workload management in IPL would be keeping red-ball cricket in mind'.

Tendulkar versus Lara, once again

Tendulkar versus Lara, once again

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

The two champion players will clash against each other in the opening game of the 'Unacademy Road Safety World Series'on March 7

Sreesanth likely to play for Kerala

Sreesanth likely to play for Kerala

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

Named among probables for Syed Mushtaq Ali tournament.

Shirke set to be elected unopposed as BCCI secretary

Shirke set to be elected unopposed as BCCI secretary

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

Current secretary Ajay Shirke is all set to be elected unopposed at the 87th Annual General Meeting of the BCCI scheduled to be held on Wednesday. In fact a senior BCCI functionary confirmed that Shirke's was the only nomination for the secretary's post. "His (Shirke) was the only nomination received today (Tuesday)," the official told PTI.

1st ODI: Who would YOU select?

1st ODI: Who would YOU select?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

Who would you pick in India's playing XI for Tuesday's first One-Day International against England?

MCA stadium curator suspended after tampering claims in sting

MCA stadium curator suspended after tampering claims in sting

Rediff.com25 Oct 2017

The Board of Control for Cricket in India suspended the curator of the Maharashtra Cricket Association's stadium in Pune after he was captured on television in a sting operation, claiming that he could tamper with the pitch ahead of Wednesday's second India-New Zealand One-Day International.

MCA managing committee gives nod to implement Lodha reforms

MCA managing committee gives nod to implement Lodha reforms

Rediff.com7 Dec 2017

Managing committee of the Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) has agreed to adopt the recommendations of the Justice R M Lodha committee.

Pune's MCA stadium 'taken over' by banks over non-payment of loan

Pune's MCA stadium 'taken over' by banks over non-payment of loan

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

MCA blamed its financial troubles on non-receipt of payments from the Board of Control for Cricket in India for the last 10 months.

Mumbai, Saurashtra will be able to vote on rotation basis: BCCI COA

Mumbai, Saurashtra will be able to vote on rotation basis: BCCI COA

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

The likes of Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) or Saurashtra Cricket Association (SCA) may have lost their full membership status but they will get a chance to vote at Board of Control for Cricket in India's annual general meeting on rotation basis.

'Let there be some cacophony': HC junks PIL on noise during IPL

'Let there be some cacophony': HC junks PIL on noise during IPL

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

According to the petition, during the 2013 IPL, the matches held in Pune and Mumbai began at 8 pm and went on till midnight, including the prize distribution ceremony.

All eyes will be on this pitch curator in Pune

All eyes will be on this pitch curator in Pune

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

Pandurang Salgaonkar has a definite chance to redeem himself following the controversial incidents that took place in the last two and a half years.

PIX: Thakur, Saini send Sri Lanka crashing to defeat

PIX: Thakur, Saini send Sri Lanka crashing to defeat

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

Shardul Thakur produced an all-round display and Navdeep Saini impressed with his pace again as India thumped Sri Lanka by 78 runs in the third and final Twenty20 International to complete a 2-0 series victory in Pune on Friday.

'Let there be some cacophony': HC junks PIL on noise during IPL

'Let there be some cacophony': HC junks PIL on noise during IPL

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

According to the petition, during the 2013 Indian Premier League (IPL), the matches held in Pune and Mumbai began at 8 pm and went on till midnight, including the prize distribution ceremony.

Sourav Ganguly has no conflict of interest: BCCI chief

Sourav Ganguly has no conflict of interest: BCCI chief

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

After industrialist Sanjeev Goenka's company, New Rising, successfully bid for the Pune Indian Premier League team, questions on potential conflict of interest were raised since Ganguly is a Governing Council member as well as co-owner of Indian Super League football team Atletico de Kolkata, of which Goenka is one of its owners.

Shirke elected unopposed as BCCI secretary

Shirke elected unopposed as BCCI secretary

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

Incumbent Ajay Shirke was on Wednesday elected unopposed as the BCCI Secretary at the Board's 87th Annual General Meeting in Mumbai. Shirke was the lone BCCI functionary to file his nomination for the post on Tuesday. The 62-year-old became the secretary in July after Anurag Thakur was elevated as the President with Shashank Manohar opting to quit BCCI for the ICC chairmanship.

ICC to probe Pune pitch tampering allegations

ICC to probe Pune pitch tampering allegations

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

The International Cricket Council said it is investigating the pitch tampering allegations made against Pune curator Pandurang Salgaoncar ahead of the second ODI between India and New Zealand in Pune on Wednesday.

Pune Test: MCA's urge to splurge

Pune Test: MCA's urge to splurge

Rediff.com16 Feb 2017

MCA member objects to wasteful expenses planned for Pune Test.

When chief selector Sandeep Patil threatened to walk out

When chief selector Sandeep Patil threatened to walk out

Rediff.com21 Dec 2012

A major controversy was averted on Thursday when an angry chairman of selectors Sandeep Patil threatened to storm out of the Subrata Roy Sahara stadium in Pune before officials of the Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) intervened and persuaded him to stay back.

Warriors to play IPL home games at Pune

Warriors to play IPL home games at Pune

Rediff.com10 Mar 2013

Ending weeks of speculation, the Board of Control for Cricket in India on Saturday indicated in clear terms that Pune Warriors, owned by the Sahara Group, will play all their IPL home games this season at Pune only.

What CoA said in final status report to Supreme Court

What CoA said in final status report to Supreme Court

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

In the status report, the CoA has talked about BCCI elections, the formation of the electoral office and the implementation of the Lodha Committee reforms.

Sahara will not use chairman's name for Pune stadium

Sahara will not use chairman's name for Pune stadium

Rediff.com10 Jan 2013

The international stadium in Pune will no longer be known as 'Subrata Roy Sahara stadium' after business conglomerate Sahara Group decided to withdraw the name in the wake of its dispute with the Maharashtra Cricket Association.

Pune Warriors to host IPL games in Ahmedabad

Pune Warriors to host IPL games in Ahmedabad

Rediff.com6 Mar 2013

Pune Warriors India are set to play their IPL home matches in Ahmedabad after deciding to move away from their original home city of Pune following a dispute with the Maharashtra Cricket Association.

PHOTOS: Agarwal's century gives India upperhand on Day 1

PHOTOS: Agarwal's century gives India upperhand on Day 1

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

Opener Mayank Agarwal stamped his authority on a struggling South African attack with a second successive hundred as India gained the upperhand on the opening day of the second Test.

MCA complains against KXIP for dressing room damage

MCA complains against KXIP for dressing room damage

Rediff.com12 Apr 2012

Maharashtra Cricket Association had lodged a complaint with IPL authorities against Kings XI Punjab team for allegedly damaging the dressing room during their match against Pune Warriors on Sunday.

Turning Point: McClenaghan's double strike checks CSK

Turning Point: McClenaghan's double strike checks CSK

Rediff.com29 Apr 2018

CSK lost the momentum after those two quick wickets as they finished on a below-par 169 for five in their 20 overs on a good batting wicket, in Saturday's IPL match in Pune..