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Maharashtra Government Signs MoU For Kolhapur Cricket Stadium

Maharashtra Government Signs MoU For Kolhapur Cricket Stadium

Rediff.com21 Jul 2026

The Maharashtra government has signed an MoU with the Kolhapur District Cricket Association to build an international-standard cricket stadium and multi-sports hub in Kolhapur, featuring a 35,000-capacity stadium and facilities for various sports.

Mumbai Cricket Association Seeks Government Support for Mega-Stadium Project

Mumbai Cricket Association Seeks Government Support for Mega-Stadium Project

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

The Mumbai Cricket Association is working with the Maharashtra state government to accelerate the development of a new 100,000-capacity cricket stadium in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.

Mumbai Plans New Mega Cricket Stadium

Mumbai Plans New Mega Cricket Stadium

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced plans for a new, larger cricket stadium in Mumbai, with a capacity of 100,000, while reaffirming the importance of the iconic Wankhede Stadium.

Bombay HC asks MCA if cricketers knew they were consuming 'non-vegetarian tea'

Bombay HC asks MCA if cricketers knew they were consuming 'non-vegetarian tea'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2026

The Bombay High Court humorously questioned the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) if cricketers were aware they were consuming 'non-vegetarian tea' due to unhygienic conditions, while ordering the MCA to clean its eateries for a fresh FDA inspection.

Pune cricket stadium named after Subrata Roy

Pune cricket stadium named after Subrata Roy

Rediff.com5 Feb 2011

The new cricket stadium being built by the Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) on the outskirts of Pune is to be named after Subrata Roy Sahara, the Chairman and Managing Worker of the Sahara Group.

Ravi Shastri Stand To Be Unveiled At Wankhede On April 9

Ravi Shastri Stand To Be Unveiled At Wankhede On April 9

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

The Mumbai Cricket Association will also name Wankhede Stadium gates after legends Dilip Sardesai, Eknath Solkar and Diana Edulji.

Why did Maharashtra cut cricket security fees?

Why did Maharashtra cut cricket security fees?

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

The Bombay High Court on Tuesday questioned the justification behind reducing and waiving police protection charges levied during cricket matches in Maharashtra with a retrospective effect from the year 2011, and said "something is amiss".

Prithvi Shaw's Bat-Swing Rage At Musheer!

Prithvi Shaw's Bat-Swing Rage At Musheer!

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

Maharashtra batter Prithvi Shaw had a heated confrontation with Mumbai's Musheer Khan during day one of the practice match at the MCA Stadium.

Watch Out! SKY Is Coming To A Govinda Near You!

Watch Out! SKY Is Coming To A Govinda Near You!

Rediff.com10 Aug 2026

Suryakumar Yadav has been named as the brand ambassador for the Pro Govinda League (PGL) -- India's first professional human-pyramid league.

Ranji Trophy: 'It took 67 years': Manhas on J&K glory

Ranji Trophy: 'It took 67 years': Manhas on J&K glory

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

BCCI president Mithun Manhas announced plans to construct new cricket stadiums in Jammu and Kashmir to further develop cricket in the region after their maiden Ranji Trophy title win.

Ravi Shastri: 'After 4th 6 I Thought Let's Go For The Full Monty'

Ravi Shastri: 'After 4th 6 I Thought Let's Go For The Full Monty'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

In an era where today's cricketers seldom read reports or build personal bonds with journalists, these four belonged to a different, warmer time. They valued relationships. They acknowledged the storyteller.

This Dutch cricketer believes they can stun India

This Dutch cricketer believes they can stun India

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

Teja Nidamanuru believes in their potential to upset India in their final game of the ongoing World Cup.

Pune stadium ready to host IPL matches

Pune stadium ready to host IPL matches

Rediff.com31 Mar 2012

Pune Warriors India will finally get to play at home this Indian Premier League as the Rs 260-crore international cricket stadium -- just 20kms from the city -- is set to be inaugurated in Pune, on Sunday.

MCA president Kale dies of cardiac arrest in New York

MCA president Kale dies of cardiac arrest in New York

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Mumbai Cricket Association president Amol Kale died of a cardiac arrest in New York after attending the T20 World Cup match between India and Pakistan on Sunday.

J&K's Ranji quarter-finals moved to Pune

J&K's Ranji quarter-finals moved to Pune

Rediff.com2 Feb 2025

The match has been relocated from its original venue in Srinagar due to 'potential weather concerns' raised by the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association.

Ranji Trophy: Rahul, Padikkal put Karnataka in driver's seat on Day 1

Ranji Trophy: Rahul, Padikkal put Karnataka in driver's seat on Day 1

Rediff.com15 Feb 2026

Rahul, Padikkal power Karnataka to 355/2 with big hundreds

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.

Lack of water bottles sparks fan fury at India-NZ Test

Lack of water bottles sparks fan fury at India-NZ Test

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

A delay in arrival of packaged water bottles caused a melee at the Maharashtra Cricket Association stadium in Pune on Thursday.

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.

MCA keen to resume cricket in COVID-hit Mumbai

MCA keen to resume cricket in COVID-hit Mumbai

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has written to Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray requesting the government to issue necessary guidelines for training resumption after three-month lockdown due to COVID-19 pandemic. While some top players like Shardul Thakur resumed outdoor training at a local ground at Boisar in Maharashtra's Palghar district, India vice-captain Rohit Sharma also had his first stint of training outdoors having followed the gym routine prepared by trainer Nick Webb.

SEE: Rohit's Big Wankhede Moment

SEE: Rohit's Big Wankhede Moment

Rediff.com17 May 2025

Rohit Sharma was honoured with a stand named after him at Mumbai's iconic Wankhede Stadium on Thursday.

Chennai pitch rated 'very good' by ICC

Chennai pitch rated 'very good' by ICC

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

The ICC has rated Chennai's M A Chidambaram Stadium pitch, used for India's Test match against Bangladesh in September, as 'very good'

MCA apologises, no more water woes at Pune Test

MCA apologises, no more water woes at Pune Test

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

Around 1 lakh litres of RO water in 20-litre cans have been arranged for the second day's play on Friday, well distributed among the booths to avoid the lapse on the first day, an official informed PTI.

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.

India-England ODIs in Pune to be played without spectators

India-England ODIs in Pune to be played without spectators

Rediff.com27 Feb 2021

The Maharashtra government on Saturday green lighted the three scheduled ODIs between India and England in Pune without allowing any spectators in the wake of huge spike in COVID-19 cases in the state.

Buttler's frustration: Dube's drop changed everything!

Buttler's frustration: Dube's drop changed everything!

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

Despite a spirited effort, England fell short by 15 runs, losing the match and with it, the T20I series.

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'.

'By removing advertising from cricket, will BCCI become better?'

'By removing advertising from cricket, will BCCI become better?'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

'This is the only country where success seems to be viewed as a bad thing.' 'Other governments and countries go out of their way to protect a successful organisation. Here we find ways of destroying it.'

Say Hello To Off-Spinner Rohit Sharma!

Say Hello To Off-Spinner Rohit Sharma!

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

Rohit was seen delivering off-spin deliveries to Ravindra Jadeja.

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.

HC raps BCCI, suggests shifting IPL out of drought-hit Maharashtra

HC raps BCCI, suggests shifting IPL out of drought-hit Maharashtra

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

The Bombay High Court on Wednesday said ideally the Indian Premier League matches should be shifted elsewhere, where there is no water crisis.

India hope to snare Kiwis in Pune spin trap

India hope to snare Kiwis in Pune spin trap

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

India could resort to home advantage by preparing a slow-turning pitch for the second Test against New Zealand.

Shardul first India cricketer to resume outdoor training

Shardul first India cricketer to resume outdoor training

Rediff.com23 May 2020

Shardul Thakur hit a local ground at Boisar in Maharashtra's Palghar district along with some domestic players.

PIX: Masterly Markram helps SA ace steep chase vs India

PIX: Masterly Markram helps SA ace steep chase vs India

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad hundreds help India set 359-run target in second ODI

What's on MCA's agenda for Pune T20I?

What's on MCA's agenda for Pune T20I?

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

The MCA later had to apologise for the mismanagement, which was promptly addressed, but the governing body is keen to avoid any such incident.

Confirmed! Messi to visit India in December

Confirmed! Messi to visit India in December

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

Lionel Messi's much-anticipated visit to India has received its final seal of approval with the Argentine superstar set to kick off his three-city tour in Kolkata on December 12.

How They Love Thala!

How They Love Thala!

Rediff.com2 May 2022

Regardless of where Chennai Super Kings games are played, Thala has his fans everywhere.

Ranji Trophy: Dogra's century helps J&K set Kerala stiff target

Ranji Trophy: Dogra's century helps J&K set Kerala stiff target

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

Skipper Paras Dogra led by example with a fine century to help Jammu and Kashmir set Kerala a stiff target of 399 on Day 4 of their Ranji Trophy quarter-final.

MCA seeks Pawar's advice on resuming cricket in Mumbai

MCA seeks Pawar's advice on resuming cricket in Mumbai

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has sought NCP chief Sharad Pawar's advice on conducting its AGM amid the COVID-19 pandemic and resumption of the game in the city. Pawar is a former chief of the MCA, BCCI and the ICC and his party is also part of the present Maharashtra government led by Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray.

Will Indian Batters Come Good In Pune?

Will Indian Batters Come Good In Pune?

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

Given India's batting collapses in the last two matches, key changes to the playing XI are anticipated.