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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.

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.

Jaffer to lead Mumbai in Irani Trophy

Jaffer to lead Mumbai in Irani Trophy

Rediff.com19 Sep 2009

Opener Wasim Jaffer has been appointed as captain of the Mumbai Ranji Trophy team for the 2009-2010 season and would lead the 38-time national champions in their season-opening Irani Cup clash against Rest of India at Nagpur from October 1-5.

Injured Dhawal to miss Mumbai's Ranji semi-final vs MP

Injured Dhawal to miss Mumbai's Ranji semi-final vs MP

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

Mumbai will be without injured pace bowler Dhawal Kulkarni for their Ranji Trophy semi-final against Madhya Pradesh, starting February 13, at Cuttack.

Lisa Sthalekar inducted into Australian Cricket Hall of Fame

Lisa Sthalekar inducted into Australian Cricket Hall of Fame

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

Sthalekar was a member of four Australian World Cup-winning teams across the ODI and T20 formats and captained Australia in three ODIs against New Zealand in 2006.

IPL matches in Dharamsala to be played on newly-laid 'hybrid pitch'

IPL matches in Dharamsala to be played on newly-laid 'hybrid pitch'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

The picturesque Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) stadium has become the first BCCI-accredited venue to install state-of-the-art 'hybrid pitch' to host two Indian Premier League matches this season.

Why Sharad Pawar resigned as MCA chief

Why Sharad Pawar resigned as MCA chief

Rediff.com15 Jan 2017

'Sikkim, with a population of 1.6 million, now has a cricket association.' 'But the MCA representing Mumbai and Thane, despite a population of 15 million, has lost its separate identity.'

Dilip Vengsarkar to head MCA panel on cricket improvement

Dilip Vengsarkar to head MCA panel on cricket improvement

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

Former India skipper and ex-chief selector Dilip Vengsarkar would head the Cricket Improvement Committee (CIA) of the Mumbai Cricket Association, according to MCA sources.

India's oldest first-class cricketer Vasant Raiji no more

India's oldest first-class cricketer Vasant Raiji no more

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

Raiji, also a cricket historian and chartered accountant, was 13 when India played their first Test match at the Bombay Gymkhana in South Mumbai.

'Subhash Ghai Made Me'

'Subhash Ghai Made Me'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

'Being signed on as the leading man of Hero came to me like a bolt out of the blue.'

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.

Pujara, Dhawan in Mumbai 'A' squad for warm-up tie

Pujara, Dhawan in Mumbai 'A' squad for warm-up tie

Rediff.com26 Oct 2012

Middle order batsman Cheteshwar Pujara of Saurashtra and in-form Delhi opener Shikhar Dhawan were included in the Mumbai 'A' squad to play against England team in the visitors' second warm-up game at the D Y Patil Stadium here from November 3-5.

Ranji round-up: Avasthi grabs seven to put Mumbai on top

Ranji round-up: Avasthi grabs seven to put Mumbai on top

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

Tamil Nadu lead Railways by 363 runs courtesy Jagadeesan double hundred

Injured Shaw set to miss majority of domestic season

Injured Shaw set to miss majority of domestic season

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

The 23-year-old suffered an injury during Northamptonshire's one-day championship fixture against Durham last month. According to ESPNcricinfo further scans revealed the injury was a lot worse than initially expected.

'BCCI has written to Test staging associations as precaution'

'BCCI has written to Test staging associations as precaution'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has written to the five associations who are to stage Test matches between India and England whether they will be able to undertake the expenses of hosting them "as a precautionary measure," BCCI sources said on Wednesday.

Rohit's pep talk for struggling Mumbai Ranji team

Rohit's pep talk for struggling Mumbai Ranji team

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

Senior India player Rohit Sharma on Tuesday gave a pep talk to the struggling Mumbai Ranji Trophy team, which has suffered back-to-back defeats at home. Mumbai lost to Railways by 10 wickets at the Wankhede Stadium before they were thrashed by five wickets by domestic heavyweights Karnataka.

Agarkar is Mumbai senior team's chief selector

Agarkar is Mumbai senior team's chief selector

Rediff.com27 May 2017

Former India pacer Ajit Agarkar has been appointed as the chairman of the selection committee for the senior and under-23 Mumbai men's team by the Mumbai Cricket Association.

Students to get free entry for 4th Test in Mumbai

Students to get free entry for 4th Test in Mumbai

Rediff.com2 Dec 2016

Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) is to provide free passes for school and college students to watch the fourth and penultimate Test match between India and England to be held at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai from December 8-12.

Naik appointed chairman of selectors of senior Mumbai team

Naik appointed chairman of selectors of senior Mumbai team

Rediff.com19 Jun 2013

The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) appointed former India opener and state captain Sudhir Naik as the chairman of the selection panel after national chief selector Sandeep Patil had resigned from the post in April.

India's oldest Test cricketer Madhav Mantri passes away

India's oldest Test cricketer Madhav Mantri passes away

Rediff.com23 May 2014

Former India wicket-keeper Madhav Mantri passed away early Friday morning at the age of 92.

MCA to move SC on Lodha panel recommendations

MCA to move SC on Lodha panel recommendations

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

Mumbai Cricket Association, headed by former BCCI President Sharad Pawar, would file an intervention application before the Supreme Court to highlight the difficulties in implementing Justice R M (retired) Lodha Committee's recommendations to restructure the Board. This was decided at a meeting of the MCA's Managing Committee, said a media release today from the association's joint secretaries, P V Shetty and Unmesh Khanvilkar. "In a meeting of the Managing Committee of the Mumbai Cricket Association to discuss the far ranging consequences of the Lodha Committee's recommendations, it was unanimously decided that the Mumbai Cricket Association would file an intervention application before the Supreme Court and highlight the difficulties and inconsistencies in the report," the media release said. "Accordingly, the members unanimously authorised Joint Honorary Secretaries and Vice President Ashish Shelar to seek appropriate legal advice and file necessary applications before the Court," the release added.

India U-19 Asia Cup hero Ankolekar gets Mumbai call up

India U-19 Asia Cup hero Ankolekar gets Mumbai call up

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

The hero of India's Under-19 Asia Cup triumph Atharva Ankolekar has one more reason to celebrate as he has been named in the 17-member Mumbai squad for the upcoming Vijay Hazare ODI tournament.

Chetan Sharma is new chairman of selectors

Chetan Sharma is new chairman of selectors

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

Former medium pacer Kuruvilla, who was backed by Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) bigwigs, was preferred over a more decorated Ajit Agarkar from the west zone.

Former cricketer Campbell stable following heart attack

Former cricketer Campbell stable following heart attack

Rediff.com24 Apr 2022

Ryan Campbell is in a stable condition and is out of sedation just over a week after suffering a heart attack

Thomson to train Mumbai pacers ahead of domestic season

Thomson to train Mumbai pacers ahead of domestic season

Rediff.com13 Sep 2015

Having missed touring India during his cricket career, former Australian fast bowler Jeff Thomson arrived in Mumbai early this morning to impart his knowledge to Mumbai pace bowlers through a joint initiative by MCA and IDBI Federal Life Insurance.

Shastri@60: 'Ravi was a very streetsmart cricketer'

Shastri@60: 'Ravi was a very streetsmart cricketer'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

'Ravi was very streetsmart, cricketsmart, so that made him more adaptable whenever situations changed or conditions changed.'

Ranji: Dube's blitz, Shaw's comeback and Mumbai's dominance

Ranji: Dube's blitz, Shaw's comeback and Mumbai's dominance

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

Shivam Dube continued his recent streak of form with a counter-attacking fifty that proved to be the cornerstone of Mumbai's excellent 330 for six against Bengal

Can Rohit Improve His South Africa Record?

Can Rohit Improve His South Africa Record?

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

Rohit will be keen to resurrect his below-par Test record in South Africa where he has scored just 123 in eight innings at an average of 15 on his previous two tours in 2013 and 2018.

Arjun Tendulkar named in Mumbai Under-16 team

Arjun Tendulkar named in Mumbai Under-16 team

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

Arjun Tendulkar, son of Indian batting legend Sachin Tendulkar, has been selected for the Mumbai under-16 Vijay Merchant Trophy team after an all-round show in the Mumbai Cricket Association's Under-16 Payyade Trophy.

MCA restores two seats for Gavaskar at Wankhede Stadium

MCA restores two seats for Gavaskar at Wankhede Stadium

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

The two fixed seats were originally allotted to Gavaskar and his wife at the Garware Pavilion to honour him at the time of his retirement.

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.

Maharashtra govt paves way for IPL matches in Mumbai

Maharashtra govt paves way for IPL matches in Mumbai

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

The Maharashtra government on Monday cleared the decks for the IPL to take place in COVID-19 ravaged Mumbai, allowing teams to practice after 8pm IST and travel to their respective hotels during the night curfew that has been imposed across the state to contain the pandemic.

GCA terminates tainted cricketer Gautam's contract

GCA terminates tainted cricketer Gautam's contract

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

Gautam, a former Karnataka wicketkeeper-batsman, was earlier on Thursday arrested by the Bengaluru Central Crime Branch along with Abrar Kazi for allegedly accepting money to spot-fix in the scandal-ridden Karnataka Premier League (KPL).

Kulkarni to lead Mumbai XI vs Sri Lanka

Kulkarni to lead Mumbai XI vs Sri Lanka

Rediff.com15 Oct 2005

Mumbai Cricket Association President's XI will take on Sri Lanka in a limited overs warm-up match on October 22.

Will Roger Binny replace Sourav Ganguly as BCCI President?

Will Roger Binny replace Sourav Ganguly as BCCI President?

Rediff.com8 Oct 2022

The former India all-rounder and member of the 1983 World Cup-winning team's name appeared on the BCCI's Draft Electoral Rolls (on the BCCI's website) for the October 18 elections and Annual General Meeting as a representative of the Karnataka State Cricket Association, instead of KSCA secretary Santosh Menon.

Sachin statue to be unveiled: 'Life's come full circle'

Sachin statue to be unveiled: 'Life's come full circle'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

In honour of the legendary Indian cricketer - Sachin Tendulkar, a life-size statue will be unveiled at the Wankhede during the 2023 World Cup.

'Would be cool to be part of an Olympics'

'Would be cool to be part of an Olympics'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

With the T20 format set to be played at the LA 28 Olympics, Smith sees himself playing the shortest format of cricket in the next four years.

He has the 2011 World Cup-winning ball

He has the 2011 World Cup-winning ball

Rediff.com2 Apr 2021

'I told Dhoni I'll give him the ball once he retires.'

Mumbai ODI washout hits Oriental Insurance

Mumbai ODI washout hits Oriental Insurance

Rediff.com12 Nov 2009

The claim comes against the cancellation of the match due to heavy rains.

Will World Champions India travel to Maldives?

Will World Champions India travel to Maldives?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

The recently-crowned T20 world champion Indian cricket team has been invited to celebrate its triumph in Maldives by