News for 'Mumbai Cricket Association'

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.'

'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.'

'Sachin is a perfect ambassador of game and role model'

'Sachin is a perfect ambassador of game and role model'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2013

Paying rich tributes to retiring batting great Sachin Tendulkar, Mumbai Cricket Association president and Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar has described him as the "perfect ambassador" for the sport and a "role model" for youngsters.

I apologise for my misbehaviour at MCA: Shah Rukh

I apologise for my misbehaviour at MCA: Shah Rukh

Rediff.com28 May 2012

An ecstatic Kolkata Knight Riders owner Shah Rukh Khan on Sunday apologised for his misbehaviour with the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) officials at the Wankhede Stadium.

Sachin back in the nets

Sachin back in the nets

Rediff.com10 May 2006

Ranji cricketer DROPPED for black buck killing

Ranji cricketer DROPPED for black buck killing

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

The Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association (MPCA) has dropped all-rounder Rameez Khan from the Ranji trophy squad after he was arrested for allegedly killing a black buck in Sagar district in January.

Conflict case: CoA note defends Dravid with 'Raghuram Rajan example'

Conflict case: CoA note defends Dravid with 'Raghuram Rajan example'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

'The CoA feels that if David has declared and is not taking remuneration from India Cements, he is not in conflict'

DDCA to disburse IPL prize for best ground to its 112 staff

DDCA to disburse IPL prize for best ground to its 112 staff

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

The Delhi & Districts Cricket Association will disburse its entire IPL prize-money of Rs 12.5 lakh among its 112 groundsmen and chief curator Ankit Datta after getting the go-ahead from Justice Mukul Mudgal, who was its observer during the cash-rich Twenty20 league last season.

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.

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.

My role in BCCI is over, says Shirke after sacking

My role in BCCI is over, says Shirke after sacking

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

Sacked Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary Ajay Shirke on Monday said he is 'absolutely fine' with the Supreme Court order asking him to leave office but hopes that the BCCI does not lose its international standing owing to the administrative upheaval.

Wankhede all set to host World Cup matches: Rajput

Wankhede all set to host World Cup matches: Rajput

Rediff.com11 Mar 2011

The revamped Wankhede Stadium, venue of the cricket World Cup's summit clash on April 2, is geared up and ready to host its first international encounter in more than three-and-a-half years, said Mumbai Cricket Association official Lalchand Rajput on Friday.

Appoint new electoral officer and conduct elections: COA tells MCA

Appoint new electoral officer and conduct elections: COA tells MCA

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

The Committee of Administrators instructed Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) to appoint a new electoral officer in place of DN Chaudhari and conduct the state elections by stipulated deadline of September 28.

MCA to present Tendulkar 100 gold coins

MCA to present Tendulkar 100 gold coins

Rediff.com2 Apr 2012

The Mumbai Cricket Association will shower Sachin Tendulkar with a hundred gold coins to commemorate his fabulous feat of compiling 100 international centuries. The decision to felicitate the batting ace with 100 gold coins, worth around Rs 23-25 lakh, was taken by the MCA's managing committee, headed by Union Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh.

Kohli to receive Polly Umrigar award; Ashwin bags Sardesai award

Kohli to receive Polly Umrigar award; Ashwin bags Sardesai award

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

The India captain will become the first Indian cricketer to be bestowed with the honour on three occasions.

Commentators' box to be named after late Bal Thackeray?

Commentators' box to be named after late Bal Thackeray?

Rediff.com13 May 2013

The Mumbai Cricket Association is likely to deliberate on the proposal received from a couple of its affiliated units to name the commentators' box at the Wankhede stadium after late Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray.

IPL fixing: MCA won't challenge BCCI's life ban on Chavan

IPL fixing: MCA won't challenge BCCI's life ban on Chavan

Rediff.com2 Aug 2015

The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) on Sunday decided not to challenge the Board of Control for Cricket in India-imposed life ban on tainted player Ankeet Chavan despite a Delhi Court dropping criminal charges against him

Vengsarkar MCA chief selector

Vengsarkar MCA chief selector

Rediff.com3 Jul 2007

The others on the MCA selection panel, headed by Vengsarkar, are former Mumbai skipper Milind Rege, former off-spinner Kiran Mokashi and ex-pacer Abey Kuruvilla.

In search of vital runs, Rahane grinds it out at BKC

In search of vital runs, Rahane grinds it out at BKC

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

Ajinkya Rahane is scouring the missing runs. By batting at the nets in shorts spans, against a variety of bowlers, and by doing everything else that is in his control, the seasoned Rahane is bracing up for the upcoming Test series against New Zealand, knowing well it could decide his future in the Indian team.

Test captain Kohli named BCCI's Cricketer of the Year

Test captain Kohli named BCCI's Cricketer of the Year

Rediff.com31 Dec 2015

Under Kohli, the Indian team ended a 22-year wait for a series win on Sri Lankan soil before battering World No.1 South Africa 3-0 to hand the Proteas their first overseas loss in nine years.

Shetty serves legal notice to MCA

Shetty serves legal notice to MCA

Rediff.com28 Jun 2013

Mumbai Cricket Association has decided to consult its lawyers before sending a reply to the legal notice it received from former vice president Prof Ratnakar Shetty asking for the five-year-ban imposed on him to be lifted forthwith.

Pawar elected unopposed for two-year term

Pawar elected unopposed for two-year term

Rediff.com26 Sep 2006

The 77th Annual General Meeting of the BCCI is set to be a tame affair after reigning president and three of his confidantes were declared elected unopposed for a two-year term.

Deshmukh wins MCA elections, beats Vengsarkar

Deshmukh wins MCA elections, beats Vengsarkar

Rediff.com15 Jul 2011

Backed by Sharad Pawar, Union Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh on Friday pipped former India skipper Dilip Vengsarkar in a fiercely fought contest to become the new president of the Mumbai Cricket Association.

Women's Premier League to be held from March 4-26 in Mumbai

Women's Premier League to be held from March 4-26 in Mumbai

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

The start date of March 4 means that WPL will start eight days after the conclusion of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup

Mumbai and India spinner Ramesh Powar quits competitive cricket

Mumbai and India spinner Ramesh Powar quits competitive cricket

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

To play in Masters Champions League post retirement

MCA to discuss Shastri-Naik 'confrontation' on Oct 30

MCA to discuss Shastri-Naik 'confrontation' on Oct 30

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

The Mumbai Cricket Association's (MCA) managing committee will discuss Wankhede Stadium curator Sudhir Naik's complaint of verbal abuse against Indian Team Director Ravi Shastri on October 30, in Mumbai.

Ranji Trophy: West Zone teams well-placed

Ranji Trophy: West Zone teams well-placed

Rediff.com5 Dec 2008

Mumbai's overwhelming innings and 108-run victory over Hyderabad helped the 37-time winners shoot past fellow-West Zoners Saurashtra and Gujarat and go top of the table with 21 points to their credit. With three teams each from Group 'A' and 'B' qualifying for the quarter-final rounds, Gujarat and Saurashtra 18 points each -- are all set to join Mumbai unless there's a dramatic change in fortunes.