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'Ajinkya Rahane Never Got Support From The System'

'Ajinkya Rahane Never Got Support From The System'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2026

'If he had got the support, he would have finished in that legendary group of cricketers who have played 100 Tests for the country.' 'He never complained, but that might have gone against him because sometimes you have to be open and make your point clearly otherwise people take you for granted.'

Can Auqib Nabi Continue His Wicket Ways In Tests? Here's What Pathan Said

Can Auqib Nabi Continue His Wicket Ways In Tests? Here's What Pathan Said

Rediff.com4 Aug 2026

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan believes Jammu and Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi's biggest strength lies in his ability to force top batters into errors while defending, rather than relying on raw pace.

India's Home Season 2026-27: Guwahati To Host Australia Test; Mumbai, Kolkata Left Out

India's Home Season 2026-27: Guwahati To Host Australia Test; Mumbai, Kolkata Left Out

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

Guwahati will host the India vs Australia Test match in February, while traditional venues like Mumbai and Kolkata have not been given any games in the 2026-27 Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Wankhede Stadium to Honour Ravi Shastri, Dilip Sardesai, Eknath Solkar, and Diana Edulji

Wankhede Stadium to Honour Ravi Shastri, Dilip Sardesai, Eknath Solkar, and Diana Edulji

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

The Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai will honour cricket legends Ravi Shastri, Dilip Sardesai, Eknath Solkar, and Diana Edulji by naming a stand and gates after them.

Arjun Tendulkar gets nod for T20 Mumbai League auction

Arjun Tendulkar gets nod for T20 Mumbai League auction

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

Arjun Tendulkar and Siddhant Addhatrao are eligible for the T20 Mumbai League auction after representing different state associations last season. The auction is scheduled for May 2, with the tournament in June.

My bowling was underutilised during England tour last year, alleges Shardul Thakur

My bowling was underutilised during England tour last year, alleges Shardul Thakur

Rediff.com1 Jul 2026

Shardul Thakur on Monday expressed his disappointment on not being "utilised properly" during India's 2025 tour of England last year for five Tests, saying that he had performed the last time he played for the country.

Why Mumbai players wore face masks during Ranji Trophy match at BKC

Why Mumbai players wore face masks during Ranji Trophy match at BKC

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

A few Mumbai's players were forced to put on face masks to protect themselves from pollution caused by construction.

Rohit To Play Vijay Hazare For Mumbai

Rohit To Play Vijay Hazare For Mumbai

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

Rohit Sharma has informed the Mumbai Cricket Association of his availability for the upcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy, heeding the BCCI directive.

IPL 2026: Barsapara ground staff rewarded for overcoming weather challenges

IPL 2026: Barsapara ground staff rewarded for overcoming weather challenges

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

The Assam Cricket Association (ACA) has announced a cash reward of Rs 25 lakh for the ground staff after successfully hosting three IPL matches this season despite challenging weather conditions.

IPL 2026: Punjab Kings look to overcome bowling woes against bottom-dwellers Mumbai Indians

IPL 2026: Punjab Kings look to overcome bowling woes against bottom-dwellers Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com13 May 2026

Punjab Kings, after a series of losses, face Mumbai Indians in a crucial IPL match, needing to address their bowling and fielding weaknesses to stay in the playoff race.

MCA to introduce central contracts for senior players

MCA to introduce central contracts for senior players

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

MCA to introduce central contracts for Mumbai players, launch T20 talent scouting tournament

Inside Jammu and Kashmir cricket's rise

Inside Jammu and Kashmir cricket's rise

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

BCCI president Mithun Manhas reflects on the journey of Jammu and Kashmir cricket, from overcoming mismanagement and corruption to reaching their first-ever Ranji Trophy final.

Local Mumbai cricketer dies by suicide

Local Mumbai cricketer dies by suicide

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

An accidental death report was registered at Kurar Police Station and the probe is on, the MCA official added.

Maharashtra CM Fadnavis Felicitates T20 World Champions Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube

Maharashtra CM Fadnavis Felicitates T20 World Champions Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis felicitated the Mumbai duo of Suryakumar Yadav and Shivam Dube, who were part of India's T20 World Cup-winning team, in Mumbai on Wednesday.

ODI series: MI's Ghazanfar eager to test his skills against India's star batters

ODI series: MI's Ghazanfar eager to test his skills against India's star batters

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

Having observed Rohit Sharma up close during his stint with Mumbai Indians, Afghanistan's rising spin star AM Ghazanfar is eager to put those learnings to the test when he takes on the Indian batting great in the upcoming ODI series.

Why Suryansh Shedge's call-up could change everything

Why Suryansh Shedge's call-up could change everything

Rediff.com24 Jun 2026

Suryansh Shedge's India call-up may have come as a "lucky break", but the young all-rounder has been urged to treat it as a learning opportunity by soaking in everything inside a dressing room full of experienced players and young leaders.

'I Want To Play For India In White-Ball Cricket': Sarfaraz's Big Goal

'I Want To Play For India In White-Ball Cricket': Sarfaraz's Big Goal

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

Sarfaraz Khan has expanded his horizon as he now aims to play white-ball cricket for India.

Mumbai cricket scorer Joshi is now frontline COVID warrior

Mumbai cricket scorer Joshi is now frontline COVID warrior

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

He is Mumbai cricket's longtime 'Numbers Man' but 55-year-old scorer Deepak Joshi now has a way bigger assignment than keeping a tally of the fours and sixes hit by the Virat Kohlis and Rohit Sharmas. Joshi, a medical technologist, is employed with a South Mumbai Hospital for the past 28 years but for the last few weeks he has been on frontline duty performing the x-rays for all suspected COVID-19 patients.

Cricket Buzz: Azhar elected president of Hyderabad Cricket Association

Cricket Buzz: Azhar elected president of Hyderabad Cricket Association

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

The stylish batsman of yesteryears polled 173 votes while his opponent Prakash Chand Jain got 73 votes. His entire panel won their respective contests.

Mumbai spin great Shivalkar passes into the ages

Mumbai spin great Shivalkar passes into the ages

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Padmakar Shivalkar played 124 first class matches and claimed 589 wickets at 19.69 in a career spanning nearly 25 years from 1961/62 to 1987/88.

Restaurants, Multiplexes Eye World Cup Final Windfall

Restaurants, Multiplexes Eye World Cup Final Windfall

Rediff.com18 Jul 2026

Businesses across sectors are positioning themselves to capitalise on the expected surge in demand.

What People Munch On At Half-Time

What People Munch On At Half-Time

Rediff.com18 Jul 2026

What do we eat when we watch football?

T20 World Cup: A gritty tale of associate nations who punched above their weight

T20 World Cup: A gritty tale of associate nations who punched above their weight

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

The brave displays of cricket's second-tier nations were the brightest feature of the Twenty20 World Cup, which got off to a rocky start and culminated in a predictable home win for white-ball behemoths India on Sunday.

Watch Out Kiwis! Rohit Ready To Rumble

Watch Out Kiwis! Rohit Ready To Rumble

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

Rohit Sharma took to the nets to fine-tune his batting ahead of the three-match series against New Zealand, starting on Sunday, January 11.

'Suryakumar committed to Mumbai, not going anywhere'

'Suryakumar committed to Mumbai, not going anywhere'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has refuted reports that Suryakumar Yadav is planning to switch to Goa for the upcoming Ranji Trophy season.

From October 1, Even Smallest Misstep Can Cost A Wicket

From October 1, Even Smallest Misstep Can Cost A Wicket

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

The MCC, the eternal custodian of the game's laws, has once again stepped in to plug loopholes and sharpen clarity, ensuring the spirit of cricket evolves without losing its soul.

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.

T20 World Cup: When Finn Allen Launched A Meteor Shower At Eden Gardens

T20 World Cup: When Finn Allen Launched A Meteor Shower At Eden Gardens

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

The South Africans had only recently wiped away their reputation of being chokers. Finn Allen got them to choke again.

Ajinkya Rahane Quits As Mumbai Captain

Ajinkya Rahane Quits As Mumbai Captain

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

'With a new domestic season ahead, I believe it's the right time to groom a new leader, and hence I've decided not to continue in the captaincy role.'

Four Mumbai cricketers test positive for COVID-19

Four Mumbai cricketers test positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

Four players from Mumbai's squad for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy T20 tournament have tested positive for COVID-19.

Rs 230 crore! Virat Kohli highest earning player in IPL history

Rs 230 crore! Virat Kohli highest earning player in IPL history

Rediff.com19 May 2026

Virat Kohli has emerged as the highest earner in IPL history, grossing Rs 230 crore. Kolkata Knight Riders leads franchise valuations at over Rs 19,200 crore.

Goa Cricket Association duped by ex-officials

Goa Cricket Association duped by ex-officials

Rediff.com14 Jun 2015

Goa Cricket Association has filed an FIR against its former office-bearers including president, in connection with an alleged fraud of Rs 28 lakh in 2008-09.

IPL's Unsung Heroes: The Story Of The Net Bowlers

IPL's Unsung Heroes: The Story Of The Net Bowlers

Rediff.com22 May 2026

An inside look at the world of IPL net bowlers, the unsung heroes who hone their skills while bowling to cricket's biggest stars, hoping for a chance to shine.

How RCB Went From Nearly Men To IPL's New Dynasty

How RCB Went From Nearly Men To IPL's New Dynasty

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

How Andy Flower, Mo Bobat, Rajat Patidar and Virat Kohli transformed Royal Challengers Bengaluru from IPL underachievers into back-to-back champions and potential dynasty builders.

Wankhede has given Indian cricket so much: Gavaskar

Wankhede has given Indian cricket so much: Gavaskar

Rediff.com12 Jan 2025

Sunil Gavaskar, Sachin Tendulkar, Rohit Sharma and Dilip Vengsarkar will be part of the MCA's grand celebrations to mark the 50th anniversary of the Wankhede Stadium.

Can move to Maharashtra boost Prithvi Shaw's career?

Can move to Maharashtra boost Prithvi Shaw's career?

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

'At this stage of my career, I believe joining the Maharashtra team will help me grow further as a cricketer.'

Rohit Crashes Pre-Wedding Shoot

Rohit Crashes Pre-Wedding Shoot

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

The cricketer's impromptu dance moves during a couple's pre-wedding shoot has had social media in a collective grin.

IPL 2026: Ganguly calls for Rinku Singh's promotion to fix KKR's batting woes

IPL 2026: Ganguly calls for Rinku Singh's promotion to fix KKR's batting woes

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Sourav Ganguly urges Kolkata Knight Riders to promote Rinku Singh up the order as the team struggles for form in IPL 2026, with three matches yielding no wins.

Rohit Sharma hopes India's trophy run won't stop

Rohit Sharma hopes India's trophy run won't stop

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

Former India captain Rohit Sharma lauded the Indian men's and women's cricket teams for their recent World Cup victories, attributing their success to hard work and the momentum they have built. He expressed hope for continued success and acknowledged the contributions of those working behind the scenes.

BCCI AGM: Ganguly, Harbhajan in draft electoral roll

BCCI AGM: Ganguly, Harbhajan in draft electoral roll

Rediff.com13 Sep 2025

Sourav Ganguly and Harbhajan Singh were confirmed as the representatives of the Full Members of the BCCI.