News for 'Maharashtra Cricket Association'

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.

Pune Test, Day 1 PIX: Comeback man Sundar puts India in control on Day 1

Pune Test, Day 1 PIX: Comeback man Sundar puts India in control on Day 1

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

Washington Sundar justified his selection with a career-best 7/59 to bowl out New Zealand for 259 on Day 1 of the second Test in Pune.

BCCI forms ad-hoc committees to run cricket in Bihar, Uttarakhand

BCCI forms ad-hoc committees to run cricket in Bihar, Uttarakhand

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Friday formed an ad-hoc committee for cricket administration in the states of Bihar and Uttarakhand.

TNCA, Haryana, Maharashtra barred from attending BCCI AGM

TNCA, Haryana, Maharashtra barred from attending BCCI AGM

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

The three non-compliant units will not have any voting rights in case there is an election during the BCCI AGM.

Your next star might come from public ground: HC tells BCCI

Your next star might come from public ground: HC tells BCCI

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

The bench was hearing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by Bombay HC lawyer

IPL crowd capacity scaled up to 50 per cent

IPL crowd capacity scaled up to 50 per cent

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

The Maharashtra government had on Thursday decided to do away with all the COVID restrictions, from April 2 in the entire state.

Amidst turmoil, Manipur nurses cricket dreams

Amidst turmoil, Manipur nurses cricket dreams

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

Usually, taking two wickets against a strong North Zone would leave any 17-year-old bowler with a wide smile. But Jotin Singh's smile had a tinge of nervousness.

Vote! Who will win the first ODI?

Vote! Who will win the first ODI?

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

The first ODI game between India and England will be played in Pune today.

Does the National Games hold relevance?

Does the National Games hold relevance?

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

Except for shooting, a major Olympic sport, most of the top stars in other disciplines will give the National Games a miss.

'You want to play cricket which is not even our game...'

'You want to play cricket which is not even our game...'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

The Bombay High Court on Thursday said if parents can buy their children cricket gear then they can buy bottled water too.

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.

No IPL matches in Maharashtra in May, says Supreme Court

No IPL matches in Maharashtra in May, says Supreme Court

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

The Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected plea of the Mumbai Cricket Association and the Maharashtra Cricket Association against the Bombay high court's order to shift the Indian Premier League matches out of drought-hit Maharashtra.

IPL: Williamson fined for SRH's slow over-rate

IPL: Williamson fined for SRH's slow over-rate

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

Sunrisers went down to Rajasthan Royals by 61 runs in a one-sided game played at the MCA stadium in Pune on Tuesday.

Women achievers to run Modi's social media on Int'l Women's Day

Women achievers to run Modi's social media on Int'l Women's Day

Rediff.com23 Feb 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that he will hand over his social media accounts to women achievers from different walks of life to mark International Women's Day on March 8. In his monthly "Mann Ki Baat" address, Modi said these successful women will talk about their work and experience on his social media accounts. He also renewed his appeal to people to take measures to deal with the growing problem of obesity and encouraged people to visit research laboratories or planetariums to mark National Science Day on February 28. Modi highlighted India's progress in space science and artificial intelligence, and emphasized the importance of celebrating and respecting the indomitable spirit of women. He also spoke about the diversity of India's wildlife and the importance of conservation efforts.

BCCI asks state associations to discuss Lodha panel report

BCCI asks state associations to discuss Lodha panel report

Rediff.com7 Jan 2016

Rattled by the recommended sweeping reforms to its structure by the Supreme Court-appointed Justice Lodha Committee, the Cricket Board has advised its affiliated state units to convene a meeting of its managing committee before this month end to discuss its implications. "You are aware that the Justice Lodha Committee appointed by the Honourable Supreme Court has submitted its report and we have received a copy of the same," BCCI secretary Anurag Thakur has written in his letter to all the Board's affiliated units.

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.

Tendulkar reveals special bond with city of Baroda

Tendulkar reveals special bond with city of Baroda

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

Signed as the brand ambassador of Bank of Baroda, the 51-year-old Tendulkar on Monday went back to his U-15 days, recalling a century he made in the city as a teen batting sensation some 38 years ago.

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'.

Sachin Dhas: The prodigy who defied all odds

Sachin Dhas: The prodigy who defied all odds

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

Living up to name: Beed's Little Sachin Dhas lives his father's dream

Ranji: Sindhu's 11-wkt haul powers Haryana to victory

Ranji: Sindhu's 11-wkt haul powers Haryana to victory

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

Punjab, starting the penultimate day on 73/3 and needing 144 more runs, crumbled under pressure from Sindhu's relentless spin and Jayant Yadav's precise off-spin (3/35 in 10.4 overs), collapsing well before lunch and handing Haryana their second outright win in four matches.

'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.'

Dejected Mrs Jadeja As CSK Lose Again

Dejected Mrs Jadeja As CSK Lose Again

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

It turned out to be a disappointing evening for Rivaba Jadeja aka Mrs Ravindra Jadeja as the Chennai Super Kings' horror showing continued in IPL 2022.

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.

Does Anant Ambani Look Worried?

Does Anant Ambani Look Worried?

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

May we suggest that Rohit Sharma and his boys win their next three games -- against the Royal Chyallengers Bangalore (April 9), the Punjab Kings (April 13), both at the MCA and the Lucknow Super Giants (April 16) at the Brabourne stadium? That would be an apt gift for Mukesh Ambani's 65th birthday on April 19.

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.

CSK's U-19 WC star Hangargekar accused of age-fudging

CSK's U-19 WC star Hangargekar accused of age-fudging

Rediff.com19 Feb 2022

Maharashtra State Sports Commissioner Omprakash Bakoria has written to the Board of Control for Cricket in India seeking 'strict action' against India Under-19 World Cup-winning member Rajvardhan Hangargekar for age fraud.

MCA moves SC against shifting of IPL matches from Maharashtra

MCA moves SC against shifting of IPL matches from Maharashtra

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

The Mumbai Cricket Association has moved the Supreme Court against the Bombay high court order directing shifting of IPL matches outside Maharashtra.

Former India Test cricketer Hemant Kanitkar dead

Former India Test cricketer Hemant Kanitkar dead

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

Former Maharashtra stumper Hemant Kanitkar, who had a 15-year first class career but played in only two Tests as a batsman in the home series against Clive Lloyd's West Indies in 1974-75, passed away in Pune at his residence on Tuesday night.

Bangla Players India Must Be Wary Of

Bangla Players India Must Be Wary Of

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

Bangladesh beat India in last month's Asian Cup encounter.

Pawar, Fadnavis make power-play for MCA over dinner

Pawar, Fadnavis make power-play for MCA over dinner

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

Milind Narvekar, the close aide of Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray, and NCP leader Jitendra Awhad are also contesting the election and have filed their nominations from the panel formed by Pawar and Shelar.

Vijay Hazare: Bihar cricketer tests positive for COVID-19

Vijay Hazare: Bihar cricketer tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

The Vijay Hazare Trophy has seen its first case of COVID-19 with a Bihar player returning positive for the virus, following which all the other cricketers are being tested.

Virat Kohli touches another milestone

Virat Kohli touches another milestone

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

Kohli is only the second batsman to cross the 10,000-run mark while batting at No 3

PHOTOS: Miller magic seals Gujarat's win against CSK

PHOTOS: Miller magic seals Gujarat's win against CSK

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

David Miller blasted a quickfire 51-ball 94 as Gujarat Titans pulled off an incredible come-from-behind three-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings in the IPL 2022 match at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune on Sunday.

Why Rashid Khan is enjoying his time in IPL 2022...

Why Rashid Khan is enjoying his time in IPL 2022...

Rediff.com3 Apr 2022

Gujarat Titans spinner Rashid Khan expressed happiness after his side defeated Delhi Capitals on Saturday, saying he is enjoying his time in Indian Premier League 2022.

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai pile misery on Meghalaya

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai pile misery on Meghalaya

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

A summary of Friday's action in the Ranji Trophy matches across the country.

Rohit-Dhawan emulate Tendulkar-Ganguly with this record

Rohit-Dhawan emulate Tendulkar-Ganguly with this record

Rediff.com28 Mar 2021

Openers Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan on Sunday became only the second Indian pair to score 5000 partnership runs in ODI cricket.

Punjab steamroll Maharashtra

Punjab steamroll Maharashtra

Rediff.com6 Dec 2004

After conceding a first-innings lead of 443 runs Maharashtra crumble on 205 against Punjab.

Bhujbal sulks over RS ticket to Sunetra, Ajit Pawar says he isn't upset

Bhujbal sulks over RS ticket to Sunetra, Ajit Pawar says he isn't upset

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Friday said the decision to field his wife for Rajya Sabha bypoll was taken by his Nationalist Congress Party's apex body and denied reports that senior colleague Chhagan Bhujbal was upset over the move.

Arshdeep first Indian to bowl hat-trick of no-balls in T20Is

Arshdeep first Indian to bowl hat-trick of no-balls in T20Is

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

Arshdeep Singh overstepped three times in a row in the second over of the Sri Lankan innings, becoming the first Indian to bowl a hat-trick of no-balls in T20 Internationals.

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.