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Bihar cricket: Factionalism rears ugly head again

Bihar cricket: Factionalism rears ugly head again

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

Factionalism is nothing new to Bihar cricket and the ugly infighting that has been running well over two decades has robbed the state of some notable talents, besides attracting the ire of the BCCI.

Sanju Samson named EPL's brand ambassador in India

Sanju Samson named EPL's brand ambassador in India

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

The English Premier League (EPL) has announced cricketer Sanju Samson as its new official ambassador in India.

Guwahati Test: Who Will Replace Shubman Gill?

Guwahati Test: Who Will Replace Shubman Gill?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

India will be desperate for a quality replacement for the crucial No. 4 slot with Shubman Gill likely to be ruled out for the must-win second and final Test against South Africa.

'Media and technology like a helmet in your cricket bag'

'Media and technology like a helmet in your cricket bag'

Rediff.com2 May 2025

Former India captain and coach Ravi Shastri urged players to embrace both media and technology as without them, the sport wouldn't have evolved the way it did in the last 40-45 years.

HC questions Maha Govt over waiver of arrears during IPL

HC questions Maha Govt over waiver of arrears during IPL

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

The bench was hearing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging the State Government's decision to retrospectively reduce the rate of police protection provided during the IPL matches. The PIL was filed by RTI Activist Anil Galgali.

How Tendulkar inspired Mumbai's star batter Musheer in Ranji final

How Tendulkar inspired Mumbai's star batter Musheer in Ranji final

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Legendary Sachin Tendulka's presence on the second day served as a huge motivating factor for 19-year-old Mumbai batter Musheer Khan.

MCA defers T20 Mumbai League; TNPL could start from June 4

MCA defers T20 Mumbai League; TNPL could start from June 4

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

T20 Mumbai League Governing Council chairman Milind Narvekar in a separate tweet stated that the decision was taken to reduce the load on the authorities.

When Cricket Legends Walked Away Without A Roar

When Cricket Legends Walked Away Without A Roar

Rediff.com15 May 2025

While Sachin Tendulkar's 2013 farewell became a national pilgrimage, a vibrant celebration befitting a cricketing deity, the exits of many other Indian icons this century have been quieter journeys into the twilight.

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.

India Women To Celebrate World Cup Win With PM Modi

India Women To Celebrate World Cup Win With PM Modi

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

The Indian women's team is set to leave for New Delhi from Mumbai on Tuesday for a special meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to celebrate their World Cup triumph.

PBKS-MI IPL match in Dharamsala moved to Ahmedabad

PBKS-MI IPL match in Dharamsala moved to Ahmedabad

Rediff.com8 May 2025

The IPL match between Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians, scheduled for May 11 in Dharamsala, has been shifted to Ahmedabad owing to closure of the hill town's airport in the wake of military action against terror infrastructure in Pakistan. The match will be played in the afternoon.

Indian Women Create Their 1983 Moment

Indian Women Create Their 1983 Moment

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

If the men of 1983 gave India a reason to dream, the women of 2025 could give it something rarer -- the courage to live that dream in full daylight, under an open sky that finally belongs to them, points out Prem Panicker.

Ranji Trophy Semi-final: Rahane, SKY fail; Mumbai in trouble

Ranji Trophy Semi-final: Rahane, SKY fail; Mumbai in trouble

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

The experienced trio of Ajinkya Rahane, Suryakumar Yadav and Shivam Dube failed with the bat to leave Mumbai India reeling against Vidarbha on Day 2 of the Ranji Trophy semi-finals.

Why Ranji Trophy hero Musheer isn't disappointed about missing IPL

Why Ranji Trophy hero Musheer isn't disappointed about missing IPL

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

An IPL contract might be on top of cricketers' bucket list, but Mumbai's teenaged Ranji Trophy hero Musheer Khan is happy that he went unsold during last year's player auction because it gives him some more time to "understand" the T20 format.

Sachin Honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award

Sachin Honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

Sachin Tendulkar, whose batting records and impact on international cricket have stood the test of time, was on Saturday conferred with the Col CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award

Goodbye Paddy!

Goodbye Paddy!

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

It was amazing to see how he used to hoodwink batsmen with subtle changes in flight, loop and deliver his doomsday ball -- the dangerous armer.

SEE: Keeping Mumbai's maidans in shape during lockdown

SEE: Keeping Mumbai's maidans in shape during lockdown

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

It's been a while since the sound of red cherry hitting the sweet spot of a bat was heard across the iconic Mumbai maidans as there has been minimum activity in the city due to the 21-day national lockdown owing to the coronavirus pandemic. The MCA has now got hold of a few groundsmen, who stay nearby and can look after the maintenance of these grounds where school cricket, and local tournaments like Times Shield and Kanga League are played.

'Unless Vaibhav Faces Success And Failure, He Won't Be A Great Player'

'Unless Vaibhav Faces Success And Failure, He Won't Be A Great Player'

Rediff.com1 May 2025

'He has to face both aspects of life to mature as a cricketer.'

Milind Rege, The Last of the Mohicans

Milind Rege, The Last of the Mohicans

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

'He devoted his entire life for the betterment of Mumbai cricket and cricketers.' 'Even when he left for the Elysian Fields, he was in harness as mentor/advisor to the MCA.' Hemant Kenkre mourns the passing of Mumbai cricket icon Milind Rege.

Fans to get free entry for India women's matches against England, Australia in Mumbai

Fans to get free entry for India women's matches against England, Australia in Mumbai

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

Fans have been spared the hassle of running around for match tickets during Indian women's cricket team's upcoming fixtures against England and Australia at the Wankhede Stadium and DY Patil Stadium.

Will Sarfaraz be released for Irani Cup?

Will Sarfaraz be released for Irani Cup?

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

The team will be announced on Tuesday, September 24.

Why Oman won't fear Suryakumar Yadav in Asia Cup

Why Oman won't fear Suryakumar Yadav in Asia Cup

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

What would be Oman's plan for Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav when they play the T20 world champions in Asia Cup on September 19?

Tendulkar Statue Set To Adorn Wankhede

Tendulkar Statue Set To Adorn Wankhede

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

The statue will be placed near the Sachin Tendulkar stand at the Wankhede stadium.

Vinod Kambli Needs HELP!

Vinod Kambli Needs HELP!

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

Vinod Kambli says his only source of income is the Rs 30,000 pension that he receives from the BCCI, and for that he is grateful.

Khan Brothers: 'Sher bhooka hai!'

Khan Brothers: 'Sher bhooka hai!'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Musheer became the youngest Mumbai batter to score a century in a Ranji Trophy final, surpassing Tendulkar's record.

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.

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.

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.

Former Mumbai player Ranjita Rane dies after battling cancer

Former Mumbai player Ranjita Rane dies after battling cancer

Rediff.com26 May 2021

"Deeply saddened to inform that ex-Mumbai cricketer and scorer Ranjita Rane has passed away," a senior Mumbai Cricket Association official said.

Musheer set for India A tour of Australia

Musheer set for India A tour of Australia

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

Also the temperament of playing 373 balls (62.1 overs out of 116 overs) has made him stand out along with how he forged partnership with a tailender (Navdeep Saini).

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.

Telangana CM Reddy 'Ready' for Messi Penalty Shootout

Telangana CM Reddy 'Ready' for Messi Penalty Shootout

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

Hyderabad stadium decked up for Messi's Magic

The two contenders to replace Jay Shah as BCCI secretary

The two contenders to replace Jay Shah as BCCI secretary

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

Anil Patel, the secretary of Gujarat Cricket Association and Rohan Jaitley, son of late Arun Jaitley and the president of the Delhi and District Cricket Association are the two names in running to take over as BCCI secretary.

Ranji Trophy: Shreyas Gopal spins K'taka to big win

Ranji Trophy: Shreyas Gopal spins K'taka to big win

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

Karnataka, Maharashtra register innings wins to go 1-2 in Group B of Ranji Tropphy.

Op Sindoor: PBKS-MI clash moved out from Dharamsala

Op Sindoor: PBKS-MI clash moved out from Dharamsala

Rediff.com7 May 2025

PBKS-DC game also uncertain, say BCCI Sources

Why Sandeep Patil, Ravi Shastri Fell Out

Why Sandeep Patil, Ravi Shastri Fell Out

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

'I wanted a player of his calibre to take on one of the strongest sides in the country.' 'However, he stuck to his guns, and we had an argument.'

Paddy Shivalkar: Man who accepted his fate with smile

Paddy Shivalkar: Man who accepted his fate with smile

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

Padmakar Shivalkar was distinctly unlucky that his best days in the 1970s coincided with that of Bishan Singh Bedi's prime.

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.

Clinical Inglis Dashed Mumbai's Top 2 Hopes

Clinical Inglis Dashed Mumbai's Top 2 Hopes

Rediff.com27 May 2025

In a resolute display, Punjab Kings outsmarted Mumbai Indians by seven wickets in a must-win encounter and assured themselves of a top-two finish in the IPL at the Sawai Mansingh stadium, Jaipur, on Monday, May 26, 2025.

Mumbai vs Punjab: Star-studded stands in Mohali!

Mumbai vs Punjab: Star-studded stands in Mohali!

Rediff.com3 May 2023

Though Shubman Gill's side wasn't playing on Wednesday, Gill's sister Shaheen Gill was present in the stands during Punjab Kings' home game against Mumbai Indians.