News for 'Mumbai Cricket Association'

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.

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.

Camp in NCA: BCCI summons youngsters, including Arjun Tendulkar

Camp in NCA: BCCI summons youngsters, including Arjun Tendulkar

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

BCCI has summoned 20 potential all-rounders for a near three-week camp at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru.

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.

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.

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.

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.'

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.

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.

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'

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Tendulkar, Zaheer to play Ranji Trophy

Tendulkar, Zaheer to play Ranji Trophy

Rediff.com27 Dec 2006

Sachin Tendulkar, Zaheer Khan and Wasim Jaffer will turn out for Mumbai against Maharashtra in the Elite Group 'B' match.

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.

Teja's ton keeps Hyderabad afloat

Teja's ton keeps Hyderabad afloat

Rediff.com4 Dec 2008

Opener Ravi Teja scored an unbeaten century for Hyderabad but Mumbai were in sight of a huge victory on the third day of the Ranji Trophy Elite Division Group 'A match in Mumbai. Mumbai dismissed Hyderabad for a paltry 251 after posting a first innings total of 602 for 6 declared and then, after making the visitors follow-on, reduced them to 166-4 by close.

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.

Tendulkar's fitness test on May 23

Tendulkar's fitness test on May 23

Rediff.com18 May 2006

The test will take place one day before the selectors meet to pick the squad for Test series in West Indies

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

Wankhede renovation to end before WC: MCA

Wankhede renovation to end before WC: MCA

Rediff.com24 Nov 2010

The Wankhede stadium that is currently undergoing renovations may not have been able to stage the Ranji Trophy tie between Mumbai and Assam, but the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) is confident that the will be completed before the 2011 World Cup.

Mohammed Shami consults sports orthopaedic for ankle condition

Mohammed Shami consults sports orthopaedic for ankle condition

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

Star pacer Mohammed Shami has developed an ankle condition, which currently requires medical attention, as the Indian team management will hope that he regains fitness in time for the first Test against South Africa starting from December 26 at Centurion.

'Lot of politics in the MCA'

'Lot of politics in the MCA'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2003

Dilip Vengsarkar speaks to Harini Rana about the state of cricket at junior level on the eve of the Biennial elections of the MCA.

Arjun Tendulkar included in MCA under-14 probables list

Arjun Tendulkar included in MCA under-14 probables list

Rediff.com26 Jun 2012

Sachin Tendulkar's son Arjun took his first step towards following in the footsteps of his illustrious father as he was named in the Mumbai Cricket Association's under 14 probables list for the off season training camp, to be held next month.

'Shah Rukh matter was not on agenda of MCA meeting'

'Shah Rukh matter was not on agenda of MCA meeting'

Rediff.com29 May 2012

Some MCA sources had said on Monday itself that there is no change in the five-year ban imposed on the Bollywood star on May 18.

MCA chief to deal with Shah Rukh apology

MCA chief to deal with Shah Rukh apology

Rediff.com29 May 2012

The Mumbai Cricket Association's Managing Committee on Monday took note of the apology rendered by Shah Rukh Khan for his behaviour at the Wankhede Stadium earlier this month.

Vengsarkar set to take over as chief selector

Vengsarkar set to take over as chief selector

Rediff.com22 Sep 2006

Dilip Vengsarkar is set to take over as India's chief selector from Kiran More.

Bahutule to lead West Zone

Bahutule to lead West Zone

Rediff.com3 Feb 2004

Nayan Mongia will be the wicketkeeper for the four-day league match against Central Zone in the Duleep Trophy.

Ratan Tata: A lifelong champion of Indian sports

Ratan Tata: A lifelong champion of Indian sports

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

Tata group has been a constant in India's sporting landscape and the conglomerate's involvement only grew under Ratan Tata.

Wankhede row: MCA officials reject SRK's version

Wankhede row: MCA officials reject SRK's version

Rediff.com17 May 2012

Mumbai Cricket Association officials have rubbished Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan's version of the fracas at the Wankhede Stadium that unfolded on Wednesday, saying his statement had no basis.

MCA ban on SRK not final: Shukla

MCA ban on SRK not final: Shukla

Rediff.com17 May 2012

A furious Mumbai Cricket Association might have banned Shah Rukh Khan after an alleged brawl between him and its officials but IPL Chairman Rajiv Shukla, on Thursday, said a final decision on the matter would only be taken after getting the version of all the involved parties.

Cricket Buzz: Test cricket a step forward for ambitious Ireland

Cricket Buzz: Test cricket a step forward for ambitious Ireland

Rediff.com10 May 2018

Ireland will make a giant leap when they host their first ever Test match, against Pakistan in Dublin

MCA to raise invalid IPL ticket issue at BCCI meet

MCA to raise invalid IPL ticket issue at BCCI meet

Rediff.com30 Apr 2010

The Mumbai Cricket Association will raise the issue of humiliation inflicted on former India captain Nari Contractor at this season's IPL final at the upcoming BCCI working committee. Contractor returned to his South Mumbai home without witnessing the IPL final on April 25 at the D Y Patil stadium, as the ticket he carried was declared invalid.

Wadekar undergoes angioplasty

Wadekar undergoes angioplasty

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

Former India captain Ajit Wadekar underwent an angioplasty for a major blockage of artery and is recuperating at a city hospital in Mumbai.