News for 'Maharashtra Cricket Association'

Who Is Kohli Calling During Nets?

Who Is Kohli Calling During Nets?

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

The Indian cricket team had an intense practice session before their World Cup 2023 match against Bangladesh at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune on Thursday, October 19, 2023.

Hardik To Miss New Zealand Game

Hardik To Miss New Zealand Game

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

'The all-rounder was taken for scans and is advised rest. He will be under the constant supervision of the BCCI Medical Team. He will not be taking the flight to Dharamsala with the team on 20th October and will now join the team directly in Lucknow where India play England.'

PICS: Seven-star Sundar justifies Test recall

PICS: Seven-star Sundar justifies Test recall

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

Washington lifted the gloom with a couple of unplayable deliveries that castled Ravindra and Tom Blundell (3) in a 10-minute spell before tea.

Batting needs to deliver runs: Kumble reacts to India's loss

Batting needs to deliver runs: Kumble reacts to India's loss

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

Former cricketer Anil Kumble reacted to India's disappointing defeat to New Zealand in the second Test of the series in Pune, stating that India's batting has let the hosts down.

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

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

'On the field, Jadeja was like a lion!'

'On the field, Jadeja was like a lion!'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

'Outstanding effort with direct hit, savings and outstanding top catch, Mr Jadeja.'

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.

Shreyas to miss Mumbai's Ranji Trophy clash vs Tripura

Shreyas to miss Mumbai's Ranji Trophy clash vs Tripura

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

Shreyas Iyer will miss Mumbai's third round clash in the Ranji Trophy against Tripura due to personal reasons.

'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.

Santner sparkles with seven wickets as NZ skittle India

Santner sparkles with seven wickets as NZ skittle India

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

A spectacular seven-wicket haul by Mitchell Santner helped New Zealand dismiss India for 156 before the tourists reached 198-5 at stumps on day two of the second test in Pune on Friday to tighten their grip on the three-match series.

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.

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.

'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.'

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.

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'.

Pitch in focus as India eye series-levelling win in Pune

Pitch in focus as India eye series-levelling win in Pune

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

India will look for the right balance as they aim for a series-levelling victory against a spunky New Zealand in the must-win second Test.

Thakur claims hat-trick as Mumbai dominate Day 1

Thakur claims hat-trick as Mumbai dominate Day 1

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

Shardul Thakur's hat-trick and unbeaten half-centuries from skipper Ajinkya Rahane and Siddhesh Lad helped Mumbai build a 127-run lead against Meghalaya/

Why Indian Tennis Is In A Slump

Why Indian Tennis Is In A Slump

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

'We were the best team in Asia at one point. Today, we are barely in the reckoning for the Davis Cup.' 'Players now, especially this decade, lack perseverance.'

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.

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.

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.

PICS: Black Caps conquer India with big win in Pune

PICS: Black Caps conquer India with big win in Pune

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

It was a stunning defeat for India, who were dismantled by eight wickets in seamer-friendly conditions in the opening match at Bengaluru, as they suffered their first series loss on home soil since falling to England in 2012.

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.

PHOTOS: NZ's historic win looms as India stumble again

PHOTOS: NZ's historic win looms as India stumble again

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

Images from Day 2 of the second Test between India and New Zealand at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune on Friday.

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.

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.

PIX: India's home fortress crumbles, NZ win series

PIX: India's home fortress crumbles, NZ win series

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

Images from Day 3 of the second Test between India and New Zealand at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune on Saturday.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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