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Sachin Tendulkar receives award for fastest ton

Sachin Tendulkar receives award for fastest ton

Rediff.com29 May 2013

Senior cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, who played a crucial role in Mumbai's conquest of their 40th Ranji Trophy title this season, on Wednesday received award for striking the fastest century in the national championship at the annual awards function of Mumbai Cricket Association.

IPL 2024: Klusener joins LSG as assistant coach

IPL 2024: Klusener joins LSG as assistant coach

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

Lucknow Super Giants signed former South African all-rounder Lance Klusener as their assistant coach for IPL 2024.

49 ODI Centuries: Record Stands Tall

49 ODI Centuries: Record Stands Tall

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

Among his many achievements, his 49 ODI centuries stand out as a testament to his mastery of the format.

Binny to replace Ganguly as BCCI president, Shah remains secretary

Binny to replace Ganguly as BCCI president, Shah remains secretary

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

Jay Shah, son of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, will continue as BCCI secretary for his second consecutive term.

Mumbai competitive, not ugly: Aakash Chopra

Mumbai competitive, not ugly: Aakash Chopra

Rediff.com4 May 2011

Former India batsman Aakash Chopra does not agree with Rajasthan Cricket Association secretary Sanjay Dixit's view that the Mumbai Ranji Trophy team is 'graceless'.

MCA ban on Shah Rukh Khan stays, say officials

MCA ban on Shah Rukh Khan stays, say officials

Rediff.com31 Mar 2013

Mumbai Cricket Association's five-year ban imposed on Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) owner Shah Rukh Khan last year stands and he will not be able to attend his team's IPL match against hosts Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on May 7.

PHOTOS: Hero's welcome for victorious U-19 team

PHOTOS: Hero's welcome for victorious U-19 team

Rediff.com5 Feb 2018

Newly-crowned ICC U-19 World Champions, India were, on Monday, accorded a warm welcome on their arrival at the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, in Mumbai.

Spotted: Sachin Tendulkar

Spotted: Sachin Tendulkar

Rediff.com22 Sep 2009

Reader Kamlesh Suvarna sent us this photograph.

MCA chief Pawar seeks explanation on IPL final snub

MCA chief Pawar seeks explanation on IPL final snub

Rediff.com11 May 2014

The Mumbai Cricket Association on Saturday was left red-faced after the final of the seventh edition of the Indian Premier League, to be played on June 1, was moved from Mumbai to Bangalore.

Chief selector Chetan's fate depends on T20 World Cup

Chief selector Chetan's fate depends on T20 World Cup

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

Unless India performs very well at the T20 World Cup, it could be curtains for chairman of selectors Chetan Sharma.

Vengsarkar is lying, says former BCCI chief Srinivasan

Vengsarkar is lying, says former BCCI chief Srinivasan

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

Former Board of Control for Cricket in India president Narayanswami Srinivasan on Friday rejected Dilip Vengsarkar's claims that he was responsible for the ex-India captain's removal as chairman of selectors, calling the charge 'completely false, motivated and without any basis'.

T20 Mumbai League: Rahane sold for Rs 7 lakh

T20 Mumbai League: Rahane sold for Rs 7 lakh

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

Ajinkya Rahane and his Mumbai teammate Suryakumar Yadav went under the hammer for Rs 7 lakh each.

Fans throng to Wankhede in anticipation of Tendulkar hundred

Fans throng to Wankhede in anticipation of Tendulkar hundred

Rediff.com24 Nov 2011

After giving lukewarm response in the first two days of the third Test between India and the West Indies, cricket fans made a beeline for entry into the Wankhede Stadium, on Thursday, in anticipation of Sachin Tendulkar coming out to bat and score his 100th international hundred.

Lodha reforms: SC may reconsider one-state, one-vote policy

Lodha reforms: SC may reconsider one-state, one-vote policy

Rediff.com1 May 2018

The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the state cricket associations and the Board of Control for Cricket in India office-bearers to give their suggestions on the draft constitution for the apex cricket body, to be approved by it.

MCA curator Naik withdraws complaint against Shastri

MCA curator Naik withdraws complaint against Shastri

Rediff.com8 Nov 2015

Nearly ten days after the pitch controversy, Wankhede curator Sudhir Naik withdrew his complaint against Team India Director Ravi Shastri on Sunday.

SRK: I wasn't drunk, MCA officials were aggressive

SRK: I wasn't drunk, MCA officials were aggressive

Rediff.com17 May 2012

Kolkata Knight Riders co-owner Shah Rukh Khan hit back at the Mumbai Cricket Association, saying he was not drunk during the alleged brawl between him and MCA officials after the match between Mumbai Indians and his team, and got into the spat only after kids with him were 'manhandled'.

IPL auction: Ganguly eligible but not going, PV Shetty to attend

IPL auction: Ganguly eligible but not going, PV Shetty to attend

Rediff.com19 Feb 2017

Cricket Association of Bengal president Sourav Ganguly along with Mumbai Cricket Association joint Secretary Dr PV Shetty are the two erstwhile Indian Premier League governing council members deemed eligible to attend Monday's auctions, but the former captain is not going to be present.

PIX: Tearful Tendulkar bids Achrekar Sir final goodbye

PIX: Tearful Tendulkar bids Achrekar Sir final goodbye

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

The Dronacharya awardee was given a guard of honour by young cricketers on way to the crematorium.

The problem areas for India ahead of T20 World Cup...

The problem areas for India ahead of T20 World Cup...

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

With Ravindra Jadeja unavailable because of injury, will India include the left-handed Rishabh Pant over Dinesh Karthik who is a designated finisher in the squad?

I may be with some sports body in future: Sharad Pawar

I may be with some sports body in future: Sharad Pawar

Rediff.com8 Jun 2013

NCP president Sharad Pawar fuelled further speculation on getting back into cricket administration when he said that he may be "in some sports body in the future".

India-Windies clash kicks-off women's World Cup

India-Windies clash kicks-off women's World Cup

Rediff.com30 Jan 2013

India's women cricketers commence their World Cup campaign with a Group A match against the West Indies in Mumbai on Thursday. The day-night clash will set the ball rolling for the event, which will also have matches in Cuttack, where the Pakistan team (placed in Group B) is based due to security concerns in Mumbai.

MCA's Kandivli ground to be named 'Sachin Tendulkar Gymkhana'

MCA's Kandivli ground to be named 'Sachin Tendulkar Gymkhana'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2013

Newly-elected MCA president Sharad Pawar announced that their swanky new clubhouse at Kandivli, in suburban Mumbai, will be named after the legendary cricketer, as 'Sachin Tendulkar Gymkhana', at a gala ceremony on November 11.

Arjun Tendulkar's selection over record-holder Dhanawade angers fans

Arjun Tendulkar's selection over record-holder Dhanawade angers fans

Rediff.com31 May 2016

The selection of Sachin Tendulkar's son Arjun in the West Zone U-16 side has left both social media and cricket fans angry. Fans are furious over the exclusion of Pranav Dhanawade, who became the first batsman in the game's history to score 1000 runs in an innings.

MCA may convert CIC into technical committee

MCA may convert CIC into technical committee

Rediff.com17 Oct 2012

A committee of cricketers set up ten years ago by the then Mumbai Cricket Association president Sharad Pawar to improve the game could be discontinued or converted into a technical committee.

When Sachin, 15, Played His First Senior Game

When Sachin, 15, Played His First Senior Game

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

'I remember walking up to him and telling him, "Sambhal ke khelna".'

MCA slaps 5-year ban on Shah Rukh entering Wankhede

MCA slaps 5-year ban on Shah Rukh entering Wankhede

Rediff.com18 May 2012

The Mumbai Cricket Association, on Friday, banned Kolkata Knight Riders co-owner and Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan from entering the Wankhede Stadium for five years for misbehaving with its officials and violating its rules.

MCA helped fulfill dream of playing for India: Tendulkar

MCA helped fulfill dream of playing for India: Tendulkar

Rediff.com12 Nov 2013

Sachin Tendulkar's home association - the Mumbai Cricket Association - paid tribute to the batting icon by renaming the MCA Sports Complex at Kandivali as the Sachin Tendulkar Gymkhana, in Mumbai, on Monday.

Mumbai Indians hit back at Rajasthan Royals

Mumbai Indians hit back at Rajasthan Royals

Rediff.com3 May 2011

Denying having lodged a complaint about the quality of the pitch they played on and lost to Rajasthan Royals at Jaipur, Mumbai Indians on Tuesday accused the Royals and Rajasthan Cricket Association for sensationalizing the issue of captain Sachin Tendulkar's post-match comments, terming it a violation of the spirit of cricket.

Ranji Trophy games to start late due to solar eclipse

Ranji Trophy games to start late due to solar eclipse

Rediff.com25 Dec 2019

The second day of the ongoing Ranji Trophy Group matches in Mumbai and Rajkot will start late by two hours from the regular time due to solar eclipse on Thursday. A source in the Mumbai Cricket Association confirmed the development after the opening day's play between Mumbai and Railways concluded at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

IPL drought row: BCCI's last-gasp effort to save matches in Maharashtra...

IPL drought row: BCCI's last-gasp effort to save matches in Maharashtra...

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

In the wake of worsening drought situation in Maharashtra, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), on Tuesday, informed the Bombay High Court that recycled sewage water will be used for maintaining pitches for the 17 Indian Premier League matches to be held in Mumbai and Pune.

Mumbai Indians opt for Jaipur as their IPL home ground

Mumbai Indians opt for Jaipur as their IPL home ground

Rediff.com17 Apr 2016

Defending champions Mumbai Indians have opted for Jaipur's Sawai Man Singh Stadium as their home ground.

BCCI seeks MCA explanation on protocol breach

BCCI seeks MCA explanation on protocol breach

Rediff.com3 Dec 2012

The BCCI has sought an explanation from the Mumbai Cricket Association for hosting England's Performance Programme squad's practice session at its D Y Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai without seeking the parent body's permission.

Shiv Sainiks damage Mohali cricket pitch

Shiv Sainiks damage Mohali cricket pitch

Rediff.com10 Feb 2005

The Shiv Sena is opposed to Pakistan's cricket tour of India.

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.

Team India gears up for Aussie challenge

Team India gears up for Aussie challenge

Rediff.com20 Oct 2009

The Indian team started its preparation for the seven-match ODI series against Australia with a light practice session at the Mumbai Cricket Association grounds (MCA) in Mumbai on Tuesday. The Indian team will be hoping to erase memories of their disastrous campaign at the ICC Champions Trophy with a good showing against World champions Australia.

COA chief welcomes SC order on Lodha reforms

COA chief welcomes SC order on Lodha reforms

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

Vinod Rai welcomed the Supreme Court order on mandatory cooling off period for Board of Control for Cricket in India office-bearers after two consecutive terms and for putting a roadmap in place for the Board's elections.

Restriction on sound, fireworks cost Mumbai IPl final

Restriction on sound, fireworks cost Mumbai IPl final

Rediff.com22 May 2014

Indian Premier League chairman Ranjib Biswal clarified on Thursday that sound and fireworks restriction in Mumbai was just one of the many reasons to shift the final from the commercial capital to Bangalore. The Mumbai police has a regulation about sound permission till 10 pm and hosting the closing ceremony without a sound and light show would not have been possible.

MCA objects to matches being directly allotted to CCI

MCA objects to matches being directly allotted to CCI

Rediff.com1 Oct 2013

The long-standing tussle between the Mumbai Cricket Association and Cricket Club of India, both affiliated units of the Board of Control for Cricket in India, came to the fore at last Sunday's Annual General Meeting of the Board following a suggestion to allot international matches directly to CCI.

Buzz: Holding awarded Freedom of the City of London

Buzz: Holding awarded Freedom of the City of London

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

"The granting of the Freedom of the City of London recognises how they have added their voices to the growing global movement to stamp out racism."