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When The God Of Cricket Was 16

When The God Of Cricket Was 16

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

Mukesh Parpiani, one of India's finest photojournalists, delved into his archives for these rare glimpses of a young cricketer who turns 50 today.

Shah Rukh thanks MCA for its 'graciousness'

Shah Rukh thanks MCA for its 'graciousness'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

Kolkata Knight Riders co-owner Shah Rukh Khan thanked the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) on Monday, for showing "graciousness" in lifting the five-year ban imposed on him from entering the Wankhede Stadium.

Let Arjun Tendulkar enjoy his cricket: Rohan Gavaskar

Let Arjun Tendulkar enjoy his cricket: Rohan Gavaskar

Rediff.com29 Oct 2013

Well aware of the burden of expectations that comes with a legendary surname, former India player Rohan Gavaskar is miffed at the way the cricket fraternity is following each and every move of Sachin Tendulkar's 14-year-old son, Arjun.

'I spend extra hours driving an auto to buy cricket gear for my son'

'I spend extra hours driving an auto to buy cricket gear for my son'

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

Prashant Dhanawade was lost for words initially when asked about his son Pranav's record-breaking cricketing feat. The 15-year-old became the first batsman to aggregate more than 1,000 runs in an innings in any format of the game when he scored 1009 runs for Smt. KC Gandhi School (Kalyan) against Arya Gurukul School in the HT Bhandari Cup inter-school cricket tournament, organised by the Mumbai Cricket Association.

T20 franchise cricket luring players away from national duty?

T20 franchise cricket luring players away from national duty?

Rediff.com1 May 2023

'Cummins is not surprised at how fast the landscape is changing and told Fox Sports: " ... there's going to be other opportunities that are going to be really hard for players to say no to, different franchises around the world. I think realistically we've got to manage players a bit differently to what we have in the past.'

Former pacer Ankola named Mumbai chief selector

Former pacer Ankola named Mumbai chief selector

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

The other members of selection committee are Sanjay Patil, Ravindra Thaker, Zulfiqar Parkar and Ravi Kulkarni.

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.

Azharuddin's father dies in Hyderabad

Azharuddin's father dies in Hyderabad

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

Former India captain Mohammad Azharuddin lost his father Mohammad Azizuddin, who passed away in Hyderabad on Tuesday.

Eden Gardens, Wankhede to be ready for WC by Jan

Eden Gardens, Wankhede to be ready for WC by Jan

Rediff.com18 Dec 2010

The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) and Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) on Saturday expressed confidence that the two World Cup venues -- Eden Gardens and Wankhede Stadium - will be ready by the middle of January next year.

Is Sarfaraz Khan Ready To Play For India?

Is Sarfaraz Khan Ready To Play For India?

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

'In Mumbai cricket, your scores are only counted only if you score a hundred or more, below that doesn't mean anything.'

Bihar Cricket chief alleges JCA has ties with IPL accused, demands CBI probe

Bihar Cricket chief alleges JCA has ties with IPL accused, demands CBI probe

Rediff.com13 Apr 2014

Alleging a nexus between the Jharkhand State Cricket Association and all the accused in the IPL betting scandal, the unrecognised Bihar Cricket Association chief Aditya Verma has demanded a CBI or NIA inquiry into the scam.

HC raps BCCI, suggests shifting IPL out of drought-hit Maharashtra

HC raps BCCI, suggests shifting IPL out of drought-hit Maharashtra

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

The Bombay High Court on Wednesday said ideally the Indian Premier League matches should be shifted elsewhere, where there is no water crisis.

Will BCCI heed Ganguly's request?

Will BCCI heed Ganguly's request?

Rediff.com6 Dec 2016

Will the Bengal-Gujarat Ranji Trophy game be played?

'Sarfaraz has never been disrespectful towards anyone'

'Sarfaraz has never been disrespectful towards anyone'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

Sarfaraz Khan's omission from the Indian team has been linked to fitness and disciplinary issues but sources in Mumbai cricket insisted that there was no truth in the claims.

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.

Ranji Trophy final: Mumbai set Vidarbha huge target

Ranji Trophy final: Mumbai set Vidarbha huge target

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Images from Day 3 of the Ranji Trophy final played between Mumbai and Vidarbha at the Wankhede in Mumbai, on Tuesday.

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.

India-WI ODI free passes tussle: MCA adopting 'wait and watch' policy

India-WI ODI free passes tussle: MCA adopting 'wait and watch' policy

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

The Mumbai Cricket Association, on Wednesday, said it has adopted a wait and watch policy on the issue of complimentary passes for the October 29 India-West Indies ODI, in Mumbai, but made it clear that the number allotted at this point is too low.

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.

BCCI makes Rs 2.61 crore payment to Dravid as coaching fees

BCCI makes Rs 2.61 crore payment to Dravid as coaching fees

Rediff.com13 May 2016

Details of the Board of Control for Cricket in India payments of above Rs 25 lack during the month of April 2016.

CSK eyeing stake in Major League Cricket's Texas team

CSK eyeing stake in Major League Cricket's Texas team

Rediff.com18 Mar 2023

San Francisco Unicorns, Los Angeles, New York, Seattle Orcas, Texas and Washington DC are the six teams competing in the T20 tournament, to be held in the US in July.

Tendulkar to play for Mumbai in Ranji Trophy before WI Test series

Tendulkar to play for Mumbai in Ranji Trophy before WI Test series

Rediff.com15 Oct 2013

In order to prepare for the two-match Test series against the West Indies next month, Sachin Tendulkar will play for Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy preliminary round match against Haryana at Lahli starting on October 27.

Shelar named MCA's interim president

Shelar named MCA's interim president

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

Almost a month after Sharad Pawar stepped down as its president, the Mumbai Cricket Association, on Thursday, nominated its vice president Ashish Shelar as its interim chief.

Sardesai's death a great loss: Pawar

Sardesai's death a great loss: Pawar

Rediff.com3 Jul 2007

BCCI president Sharad Pawar expressed his deep sorrow at the passing away of former Test batsman Dilip Sardesai.

ICC inspects venues ahead of ODI World Cup

ICC inspects venues ahead of ODI World Cup

Rediff.com29 Jul 2023

Ahead of the ODI World Cup, an inspection team from the International Cricket Council is checking the readiness of venues that will host the quadrennial extravaganza in October-November this year.

Coach Bond's advice for Mumbai Indians' bowlers

Coach Bond's advice for Mumbai Indians' bowlers

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

Shane Bond expects a turnaround from Mumbai Indians bowlers soon, but for that he said the five-time champions will have to stick to their plans, starting with Friday's IPL game against Royal Challengers Bangalore in Pune.

Jaffer should be your role model: MCA chief

Jaffer should be your role model: MCA chief

Rediff.com11 Feb 2013

A day after the national selectors ignored prolific batsman Wasim Jaffer for the Indian squad for the first two Tests against Australia, the opener earned praise from the president of Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) Ravi Savant for his consistent performance.

Agarkar announces retirement from all forms of cricket

Agarkar announces retirement from all forms of cricket

Rediff.com16 Oct 2013

Former India pacer Ajit Agarkar retired from all forms of cricket, bringing down curtains on a 16-year first class career during which he played in 26 Tests and 191 ODIs besides leading Mumbai to their 40th Ranji Trophy title last season.

Ranji roundup: Ghavri named Saurashtra coach

Ranji roundup: Ghavri named Saurashtra coach

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

Former India pacer Karsan Ghavri has been appointed as the coach for the Saurashtra team for the upcoming season of Ranji Trophy.

Gambhir contributes two years' salary to coronavirus fund

Gambhir contributes two years' salary to coronavirus fund

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

Cricketer-turned-politician Gautam Gambhir on Thursday said he will contribute his two years' salary as an MP to the Prime Minister-CARES fund to tackle the coronavirus pandemic sweeping through the country. The BJP's Lok Sabha member from East Delhi made the announcement on his Twitter page, urging people to come forward and donate generously.

Cricket Buzz: ICC probes UAE T20 league

Cricket Buzz: ICC probes UAE T20 league

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

"There is currently an ICC Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) investigation underway in relation to the Ajman All Stars League held recently in Ajman, UAE," ACU general manager Alex Marshall said in a statement.

IPL teams to start training from March 14 or 15

IPL teams to start training from March 14 or 15

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

The IPL teams will start training in Mumbai from March 14 or 15 onwards for which five practice venues have been identified.

See: Anti-CAA protest at Wankhede Stadium

See: Anti-CAA protest at Wankhede Stadium

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

Fahad Ahmad, a student leader from the Tata Institute of Sciences (TISS), has been at the forefront of the anti-CAA agitation in Mumbai.

Tendulkar, Zaheer to play Ranji opener against Railways

Tendulkar, Zaheer to play Ranji opener against Railways

Rediff.com26 Oct 2012

Senior cricketers Sachin Tendulkar and Zaheer Khan were included in the Mumbai squad to play against Railways in the Ranji Trophy league opener at the Wankhede Stadium from November 2-5.

Mumbai ODI: MCA cites financial constraints, COA chief confident of solution

Mumbai ODI: MCA cites financial constraints, COA chief confident of solution

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

The BCCI is confident that the Mumbai Cricket Association will host India's fourth ODI against the West Indies on October 29 despite the roadblocks cited by the state body's officials.

Consider moving IPL out of Mumbai and Pune, HC tells BCCI

Consider moving IPL out of Mumbai and Pune, HC tells BCCI

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

The Bombay High Court has asked the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) if it could shift IPL matches out of Pune and Mumbai, and also asked it to reply by Wednesday.

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

'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.

Permanent seat for Dhoni at Wankhede

Permanent seat for Dhoni at Wankhede

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

Mahendra Singh Dhoni's name may be etched in the annals of Mumbai's Wankhede stadium forever.

Kolkata likely to host Tendulkar's 199th Test; BCCI plan grand farewell in Mumbai

Kolkata likely to host Tendulkar's 199th Test; BCCI plan grand farewell in Mumbai

Rediff.com14 Oct 2013

Sachin Tendulkar's wish to play his 200th and final Test on his home ground in Mumbai is all set to be granted when the BCCI's Tour, Programmes and Fixtures committee meets on Monday to chalk out the detailed schedule of next month's West Indies tour.