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ODI World Cup: Promising pleasant fan experience, Delhi set for major renovation

ODI World Cup: Promising pleasant fan experience, Delhi set for major renovation

Rediff.com28 Jun 2023

The Arun Jaitley Stadium will be undergoing a major renovation, worth Rs 20 to 25 crore, for the five matches it hosts during the ODI World Cup in October-November.

BCCI left red-faced, state associations confused

BCCI left red-faced, state associations confused

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

The Board of Control for Cricket in India was left red-faced after a letter it sent to state associations on the upcoming annual domestic captain-coaches' conclave, to be held in Mumbai on February 28, carried a glaring error.

Ranji Trophy match at refurbished Wankhede Stadium

Ranji Trophy match at refurbished Wankhede Stadium

Rediff.com28 Aug 2010

Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has decided to stage the inaugural Ranji Trophy match at the refurbished Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on November 24 between defending champions Mumbai and Assam in the Elite League.

IPL Governing Council to meet on Jan 5

IPL Governing Council to meet on Jan 5

Rediff.com3 Jan 2011

The Indian Premier League's Governing Council will meet in Mumbai on January 5 to discuss details of the player auctions, on January 8-9 in Bangalore.

'Agarkar took permission to return from Ranji match'

'Agarkar took permission to return from Ranji match'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2011

The Mumbai Cricket Association will not take any action against India discard Ajit Agarkar for returning home in a huff after being dropped from Mumbai's team against Orissa in the Ranji Trophy Elite match at Cuttack, since he had taken permission.

Ganguly files nomination for second stint as CAB chief

Ganguly files nomination for second stint as CAB chief

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

The former India captain was the president from 2015 to 2019 before moving to the BCCI. The CAB polls are scheduled to be held on October 31.

Banned by MCA for 5 years, Shetty vows to fight it out

Banned by MCA for 5 years, Shetty vows to fight it out

Rediff.com4 Jun 2013

Senior BCCI official Ratnakar Shetty, who was on Tuesday banned for five years by the Mumbai Cricket Association, slammed the decision saying it is a personal vendetta and vowed to challenge it legally.

Media box at Wankhede to be named after Bal Thackeray

Media box at Wankhede to be named after Bal Thackeray

Rediff.com29 May 2013

The media box at the Wankhede stadium, Mumbai will be named after the late Shiv Sena supremo Balasaheb Thackeray, Mumbai Cricket Association announced.

Ranji: Badoni hits century; Saxena destroys Bengal

Ranji: Badoni hits century; Saxena destroys Bengal

Rediff.com11 Feb 2024

Roundup of Ranji Trophy matched played on Sunday

'Drunk' SRK abuses, attacks MCA officials at Wankhede

'Drunk' SRK abuses, attacks MCA officials at Wankhede

Rediff.com17 May 2012

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan got into an ugly spat with the Mumbai Cricket Association officials at the end of the IPL match between Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders in Mumbai, on Wednesday.

Rajkot Test: Will India Bring In Jadeja And Jurel?

Rajkot Test: Will India Bring In Jadeja And Jurel?

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the third Test against England?

Kulkarni bags Sardesai scholarship

Kulkarni bags Sardesai scholarship

Rediff.com4 Jun 2008

Young pacer Dhaval Kulkarni, the under-19 cricketer who played for Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League, on Wednesday became the first recipient of the Dilip Sardesai Scholarship. As the winner of the scholarship, established in memory of the late Test batsman by the Mumbai Cricket Association, Kulkarni will visit Australia for a six-week training stint at the Australian Cricket Academy and the expenses for his trip will be borne by the MCA.

England's tour game to be moved to DY Patil over security

England's tour game to be moved to DY Patil over security

Rediff.com17 Oct 2012

The second warm-up game of the England on their forthcoming tour to India has been shifted from the Mumbai Cricket Association's Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) ground to D Y Patil stadium in Navi Mumbai.

Agarkar makes himself unavailable for Saurashtra match

Agarkar makes himself unavailable for Saurashtra match

Rediff.com3 Dec 2011

In the eye of storm for returning home after being excluded from playing XI against Orissa, veteran pacer Ajit Agarkar has made himself unavailable for Mumbai's next encounter against Saurashtra at Rajkot starting from December 6.

My team gets the flak mostly because of me: SRK

My team gets the flak mostly because of me: SRK

Rediff.com31 May 2012

Shah Rukh Khan talks to Patcy N about the Kolkata Knight Riders victory and all the controversy that he is groped in.

Gavaskar returns to MCA after a decade

Gavaskar returns to MCA after a decade

Rediff.com27 Jul 2009

Sunil Gavaskar has returned to head the Mumbai Cricket Association's Cricket Improvement Committee after a decade's absence from any activities connected with his cricketing alma mater.

Let BCCI consider our decision on SRK ban: MCA chief

Let BCCI consider our decision on SRK ban: MCA chief

Rediff.com19 May 2012

Union Minister and Mumbai Cricket Association president Vilasrao Deshmukh has said that the decision to ban actor Shah Rukh Khan from entering Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium for five years had been conveyed to BCCI, and 'let it consider it'.

MCA wants to name Wankhede media box after Bal Thackeray

MCA wants to name Wankhede media box after Bal Thackeray

Rediff.com14 May 2013

The Mumbai Cricket Association's Managing Committee on Tuesday decided to contact the family of late Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray and seek their consent to name the media box at the Wankhede Stadium after him.

Pay Rs 120-cr dues or vacate Wankhede Stadium: Mah Govt tells MCA

Pay Rs 120-cr dues or vacate Wankhede Stadium: Mah Govt tells MCA

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

The Maharashtra government has sent a notice to the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) asking it to pay Rs 120 crore towards unpaid dues and lease renewal, failing which it will have to vacate premises of the iconic Wankhede Stadium.

Fit-again Hardik, Bhuvi, Dhawan to play in DY Patil T20 tournament

Fit-again Hardik, Bhuvi, Dhawan to play in DY Patil T20 tournament

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

Fit-again India all-rounder Hardik Pandya is attempting to make his comeback by taking part in the D Y Patil T20 tournament, starting in Mumbai, on Monday. Shikhar Dhawan and Bhuvneshwar Kumar are also on their road to recovery after sustaining injuries.

'SRK will be at Wankhede in spirit if not in person'

'SRK will be at Wankhede in spirit if not in person'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2013

Kolkata Knight Riders CEO Venky Mysore on Monday said the Bollywood star would be present at the ground "in spirit if not in person".

Deshpande replaces Prof Shetty as MCA vice president

Deshpande replaces Prof Shetty as MCA vice president

Rediff.com31 Aug 2012

Prof Ratnakar Shetty was replaced by Vinod Deshpande as one of the two vice presidents of the Mumbai Cricket Association at its managing committee meeting in Mumbai.

New-look Wankhede ready for the Cup

New-look Wankhede ready for the Cup

Rediff.com22 Feb 2011

The Wankhede stadium finally threw its door open on Sunday. Understandably, there was a huge media gathering as officials took scribes around the renovated stands, newly-built players' dressing room, press box and various other facilities.

Tendulkar gives pep talk to women's team ahead of SA series

Tendulkar gives pep talk to women's team ahead of SA series

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

Sachin Tendulkar on Monday gave a pep talk to members of the Indian women's cricket team, who will travel to South Africa for a gruelling ODI and T20 series.

High Stakes in WPL auction to fill season gaps

High Stakes in WPL auction to fill season gaps

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

The auction will feature 56 capped and 109 uncapped players.

Tendulkar's tips to Jaiswal on improving his batting

Tendulkar's tips to Jaiswal on improving his batting

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

Young Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai opener Yashasvi Jaiswal had an one-on-one session with batting great Sachin Tendulkar recently.

MCA chief Pawar to miss meeting to elect new BCCI president

MCA chief Pawar to miss meeting to elect new BCCI president

Rediff.com17 May 2016

Mumbai Cricket Association will be represented by its joint secretary P V Shetty at the Board of Control for Cricket in India's Special General Meeting in Mumbai on May 22 to elect its new president following the resignation of Shashank Manohar from the post last week.

Cricket Buzz: BCCI extends Ratnakar Shetty's contract as GM

Cricket Buzz: BCCI extends Ratnakar Shetty's contract as GM

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

Chaudhary conveyed the message to Shetty through an e-mail.

'A World Cup Winner As BCCI President!'

'A World Cup Winner As BCCI President!'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

'Binny is a very amiable guy, he has got a mind of his own. He might not be a flippant type, but when he opens his mouth, I'm sure that he will be heard, especially on cricketing matters.'

India have fantastic chance to lift World Cup: Vengsarkar

India have fantastic chance to lift World Cup: Vengsarkar

Rediff.com6 May 2019

Former India skipper Dilip Vengsarkar believes that the Virat-Kohli led team has a "fantastic chance" to lift the upcoming World Cup, which begins on May 30 in United Kingdom.

Wankhede row: Cops yet to get footage of SRK brawl

Wankhede row: Cops yet to get footage of SRK brawl

Rediff.com18 May 2012

Mumbai city police are awaiting video footage that captured the fracas involving Bollywood star and IPL team Kolkata Knight Riders co-owner Shah Rukh Khan and officials of the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) at Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday night.

Can't believe Hiken made corrupt approach: MCA

Can't believe Hiken made corrupt approach: MCA

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

'It's a shocking piece of news for me. We still can't believe that Hiken could be involved in such a thing,' said Mumbai Cricket Association joint-secretary, Dr PV Shetty.

Peaceful anti-CAA protest at Wankhede

Peaceful anti-CAA protest at Wankhede

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

The Wankhede stadium in Mumbai was the stage to protest against the Citizenship Amendment Act and National Register of Citizens on Tuesday. Fans at the venue used the first One Day International between India and Australia to voice their concern over amended citizenship law in the country.

PIX: Arshdeep, Curran shine as Punjab Kings pip Mumbai

PIX: Arshdeep, Curran shine as Punjab Kings pip Mumbai

Rediff.com23 Apr 2023

Punjab Kings got back to winning ways with a 13-run victory over Mumbai Indians in a high-scoring IPL 2023 match.

MCA asks BCCI to shift warm-up tie to DY Patil stadium

MCA asks BCCI to shift warm-up tie to DY Patil stadium

Rediff.com11 Oct 2012

The Mumbai Cricket Association has written to the BCCI requesting it to shift the visiting England team's second warm-up game from the Bandra Kurla Complex ground to D Y Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai mainly due to security concerns.

Call for Boxing elections on September 25 in Mumbai

Call for Boxing elections on September 25 in Mumbai

Rediff.com5 Sep 2016

With a view to break the impasse over the governing of boxing in the country, newly-formed and registered Boxing Federation of India has called for elections in Mumbai on September 25.

COVID-19: BMC to use Wankhede Stadium as quarantine facility

COVID-19: BMC to use Wankhede Stadium as quarantine facility

Rediff.com16 May 2020

'The said premises will be used for emergency staff of 'A' Ward and quarantine the person whoever is in contact with a positive COVID-19 patient and are not symptomatic.'

Umpires 'call' Sarandeep for second straight day

Umpires 'call' Sarandeep for second straight day

Rediff.com19 Nov 2009

Veteran off-spinner Sarandeep Singh was called for chucking by each of the two umpires in the Super League Group A match between Himachal Pradesh and Mumbai.

Wankhede awaiting green signal from ICC: Rajput

Wankhede awaiting green signal from ICC: Rajput

Rediff.com10 Feb 2011

Mumbai Cricket Association is awaiting a go-ahead from the International Cricket Council (ICC) to conduct practice matches at the refurbished Wankhede Stadium, which is to host three World Cup ties, including the final on April 2.

MCA not concerned even if its players join ICPA

MCA not concerned even if its players join ICPA

Rediff.com13 May 2003

Mumbai Cricket Association on Tuesday said it was "not concerned" even if some of them joined the newly-formed union.