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'Unfair to expect miracles from Ashwin, Jadeja every time'

'Unfair to expect miracles from Ashwin, Jadeja every time'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

The dream run began with the pair of Ashwin, who made his debut in November 2011, and Jadeja, who played his first Test in December 2012, coming together to form a lethal spin combination.

Ranji Trophy: Lord Shardul's century rescues Mumbai on Day 2

Ranji Trophy: Lord Shardul's century rescues Mumbai on Day 2

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

Shardul Thakur's second first-class hundred brought Mumbai back from the brink in their Elite Group A clash against Jammu and Kashmir at MCA BKC Ground in Mumbai on Friday.

Mushtaq Ali T20s: Prithvi Shaw back in the reckoning!

Mushtaq Ali T20s: Prithvi Shaw back in the reckoning!

Rediff.com9 Nov 2024

Prithvi Shaw's inclusion comes as a fresh lease of life for the explosive batter who found himself out of reckoning in the Ranji Trophy.

Shetty to challenge MCA election eligibility rules

Shetty to challenge MCA election eligibility rules

Rediff.com21 Sep 2013

With an eye on the October 18 biennial elections of the Mumbai Cricket Association, senior cricket administrator Prof Ratnakar Shetty is all set to challenge in the court an amendment made to its election rules in July which debars him from contesting the elections.

PIX: How Mumbai celebrated Ranji Trophy win

PIX: How Mumbai celebrated Ranji Trophy win

Rediff.com16 Mar 2024

Here are clicks from an evening celebrating Mumbai's memorable triumph...

MCA finds One-State One Vote unacceptable, SGM adjourned

MCA finds One-State One Vote unacceptable, SGM adjourned

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) on Monday adjourned its Special General Meeting which was convened to discuss the implementation of the Lodha panel reforms where one of the key point of reform 'One State One Vote' has been unanimously rejected by the members. The 41-time Ranji Trophy champions will lose their voting rights as Maharashtra as the state will have their voting rights. The SGM was convened with the single point agenda - to consider amending the MCA's memorandum of rules and regulations following the apex court's July 18 order based on the Lodha panel recommendations.

Maharashtra govt doesn't charge BCCI for police cover!

Maharashtra govt doesn't charge BCCI for police cover!

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

The Bombay high court has slammed the decision of Maharashtra government to not charge the Board of Control for Cricket in India for police protection given during cricket matches conducted in the state.

Ravi Sawant appointed MCA interim chief

Ravi Sawant appointed MCA interim chief

Rediff.com27 Nov 2013

A day after a city civil court restrained Union Minister Sharad Pawar from functioning as Mumbai Cricket Association president, the MCA managing committee appointed vice-president Ravi Savant as its interim chief.

MCA refutes misadministration claims

MCA refutes misadministration claims

Rediff.com25 Jul 2005

The Mumbai Cricket Association vehemently denied allegations against its functioning by Chandrakant Pandit and Sairaj Bahutule

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.

Cop, others thrash Kanpur student, urinate in his mouth

Cop, others thrash Kanpur student, urinate in his mouth

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

In a bid to settle scores, a head constable and about a dozen other men allegedly thrashed a student, fired a bullet to scare him and urinated into his mouth one by one, the police said on Tuesday.

MCA plan Platinum jubilee ODI

MCA plan Platinum jubilee ODI

Rediff.com30 Sep 2005

The BCCI has given Mumbai Cricket Association the permission to host an ODI to mark its Platinum jubilee

How Government Is Making Use Of AI

How Government Is Making Use Of AI

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

The National Informatics Centre uses AI to automate document analysis and detect fraud in government departments.

Why Sharad Pawar resigned as MCA chief

Why Sharad Pawar resigned as MCA chief

Rediff.com15 Jan 2017

'Sikkim, with a population of 1.6 million, now has a cricket association.' 'But the MCA representing Mumbai and Thane, despite a population of 15 million, has lost its separate identity.'

Pay Rs 120-cr dues or vacate Wankhede Stadium: Mah Govt tells MCA

Pay Rs 120-cr dues or vacate Wankhede Stadium: Mah Govt tells MCA

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

The Maharashtra government has sent a notice to the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) asking it to pay Rs 120 crore towards unpaid dues and lease renewal, failing which it will have to vacate premises of the iconic Wankhede Stadium.

Mumbai ODI: MCA cites financial constraints, COA chief confident of solution

Mumbai ODI: MCA cites financial constraints, COA chief confident of solution

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

The BCCI is confident that the Mumbai Cricket Association will host India's fourth ODI against the West Indies on October 29 despite the roadblocks cited by the state body's officials.

Savant defeats Shetty, becomes MCA's interim president

Savant defeats Shetty, becomes MCA's interim president

Rediff.com24 Aug 2012

MCA treasurer Ravi Savant, on Friday, defeated Prof Ratnakar Shetty by 10 votes to five to take over the reins of the Mumbai Cricket Association as its interim president in place of Vilasrao Deshmukh, who passed away early this month.

Cricket Buzz: Tendulkar, Vengsarkar eligible to vote in MCA polls

Cricket Buzz: Tendulkar, Vengsarkar eligible to vote in MCA polls

Rediff.com30 Sep 2019

Batting great Sachin Tendulkar and Dilip Vengsarkar are among 39 international players eligible to vote in the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) elections, scheduled to be held in Mumbai on October 4.

The Pawar factor: Why MCA opposes Lodha plans

The Pawar factor: Why MCA opposes Lodha plans

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

Recommendations would force Sharad Pawar out as MCA chief.

MCA to oppose most recommendations of Lodha panel

MCA to oppose most recommendations of Lodha panel

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

The Mumbai Cricket Association headed by Sharad Pawar, is set to oppose most of the recommendations of the Justice Lodha committee submitted in its report to the Supreme Court last week. "We are opposed to most of the recommendations and are one hundred per cent behind Mr Pawar," said MCA's joint secretary P V Shetty, when asked about the managing committee meeting convened on January 13 to discuss the implications of the Lodha panel recommendations. "We will discuss everything and then put forth our views to the BCCI," said Shetty.

Why MCA has no choice but to implement Lodha reforms

Why MCA has no choice but to implement Lodha reforms

Rediff.com29 Oct 2016

The Sharad Pawar-headed Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has no alternative but to implement in totality the Supreme Court order, based on the Justice Lodha Committee recommendations on sweeping reforms in cricket governance, feels its former managing Committee member Ravi Mandrekar.

MCA likely to discuss Shah Rukh's apology

MCA likely to discuss Shah Rukh's apology

Rediff.com28 May 2012

An MCA source maintained that the Kolkata Knight Riders co-owner had not apologised directly to the association, but pointed out that at least the actor had conceded that he had not behaved properly.

Adhering to Lodha recommendations, MCA president Sharad Pawar resigns

Adhering to Lodha recommendations, MCA president Sharad Pawar resigns

Rediff.com17 Dec 2016

'While taking the decision regarding cricket, the Supreme Court has said that the officials should not be above 70 years of age and they have described these positions as "lucrative" which made me very sad and that's why I don't have any wish to work any more'

What makes Mumbai champions- Rahane reveals!

What makes Mumbai champions- Rahane reveals!

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

Ajinkya Rahane feels that the most memorable thing for him about their record-extending Ranji Trophy triumph is everyone played as a team.

Former captain Vengsarkar resigns as MCA vice president

Former captain Vengsarkar resigns as MCA vice president

Rediff.com4 Jan 2017

Former India captain Dilip Vengsarkar has submitted his resignation as vice president of the Mumbai Cricket Association following the Supreme Court order of January 2. "In view of the Honourable Supreme Court order dated 2nd January 2017, I hereby tender my resignation for the post of Vice President of the association," said the ex-chief selector in a short letter addressed to the MCA on Tuesday.

Admissions open for MCA course

Admissions open for MCA course

Rediff.com11 Apr 2008

The Icfai School of Information Technology (Bangalore, Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam) opens admissions to its 3-year MCA programme for 2008-11.

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.

MCA chief Pawar to miss meeting to elect new BCCI president

MCA chief Pawar to miss meeting to elect new BCCI president

Rediff.com17 May 2016

Mumbai Cricket Association will be represented by its joint secretary P V Shetty at the Board of Control for Cricket in India's Special General Meeting in Mumbai on May 22 to elect its new president following the resignation of Shashank Manohar from the post last week.

IPL Governing Council defers decision on MCA protest

IPL Governing Council defers decision on MCA protest

Rediff.com13 May 2014

The IPL Governing Council has deferred its decision over the protest letter it received from the Mumbai Cricket Association against shifting of the cash-rich league's final from Wankhede to the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore.

WATCH: Bumrah starts training at MCA

WATCH: Bumrah starts training at MCA

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

Bumrah on Monday posted a video of him training in the gym with Delhi Capitals' trainer Rajnikanth Sivagnanam.

Heroes We Must Be Proud Of!

Heroes We Must Be Proud Of!

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

Rahul Ramagude plays cricket from a wheelchair. Geeta Chauhan is a wheelchair racer with Olympic aspirations. Siddanth uses technology to enhance movement coordination of mentally challenged children. On the International Day of the Disabled, A Ganesh Nadar meets three youngsters making a difference.

Sharad Pawar elected MCA president unopposed

Sharad Pawar elected MCA president unopposed

Rediff.com17 Oct 2013

Sharad Pawar will be elected unopposed as Mumbai Cricket Association president after BJP leader Gopinath Munde's appeal against the rejection of his application to contest for the top post in Friday's polls was turned down.

'Fitting that the Ranji final is played at the Wankhede'

'Fitting that the Ranji final is played at the Wankhede'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

The Ranji Trophy final of this season will be played at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai from March 10 to 14, the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) informed on Monday.

155,000 Apply For 91,000 Internships

155,000 Apply For 91,000 Internships

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

A shortlist using artificial intelligence would be prepared to identify eligible candidates and match them to the suitable internship opportunity. The shortlist would be shared with the companies on Tuesday, October 15.

Indisciplined Prithvi Shaw's career is a promise unkept

Indisciplined Prithvi Shaw's career is a promise unkept

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

'With him in particular, I've had a lot of chats with him, a lot of conversations to try and make him a better cricketer.'

India-WI ODI free passes tussle: MCA adopting 'wait and watch' policy

India-WI ODI free passes tussle: MCA adopting 'wait and watch' policy

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

The Mumbai Cricket Association, on Wednesday, said it has adopted a wait and watch policy on the issue of complimentary passes for the October 29 India-West Indies ODI, in Mumbai, but made it clear that the number allotted at this point is too low.

India's desperate attempt to avoid series whitewash

India's desperate attempt to avoid series whitewash

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

Ahead of the nets, they asked the staff to draw extended white lines along off and leg stumps at four practice nets, an exercise generally aimed at keeping batters aware of the line and lengths.

MCA backtracks on Kale support

MCA backtracks on Kale support

Rediff.com25 Nov 2003

MCA backtracked on its stand saying Abhijit Kale has lost its "trust" by going to court on the bribery issue.

MCA's Rs 2 crore bounty for its Ranji Trophy champs

MCA's Rs 2 crore bounty for its Ranji Trophy champs

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

The Mumbai squad led by Aditya Tare, which thrashed Saurashtra by an innings and 21 runs in the Ranji Trophy final inside three days, has earned a cash bonus of Rs 2 crore from the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA).

MCA meet on Lodha recommendations put off after Pawar hospitalised

MCA meet on Lodha recommendations put off after Pawar hospitalised

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

The Mumbai Cricket Association's scheduled meeting to discuss implications of the Justice Rajendra Mal Lodha committee report was postponed on Monday due to the indisposition of MCA president Sharad Pawar.