News for 'Mumbai Cricket Association'

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

'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.

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.

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.

Should T20 cricket become Olympic sport?

Should T20 cricket become Olympic sport?

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

Rahul Dravid has backed T20 cricket to become an Olympic sport saying that he is all for the expansion of the game.

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.

Will Ganguly contest for BCCI president's post?

Will Ganguly contest for BCCI president's post?

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

Some of the key faces for various posts will be former India skipper and Hyderabad Cricket Association president Mohammad Azharuddin, former India captain and Cricket Association of Bengal president Sourav Ganguly, former Test player and Karnataka nominee Brijesh Patel.

BCCI state associations continue to defy COA

BCCI state associations continue to defy COA

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

The old guard of Board of Control for Cricket in India continued to show defiance to the Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators (COA) with only six state units filing their responses to "Due Diligence Report' prepared by Deloitte on the functioning of these associations.

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.

Second ODI against Windies moved out of Wankhede

Second ODI against Windies moved out of Wankhede

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

BCCI moves second ODI against Windies from Wankhede to CCI

Dravid asked to depose before ethics officer on September 26

Dravid asked to depose before ethics officer on September 26

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

Earlier this month, former Supreme Court judge Jain had asked Dravid to respond in writing after receiving a complaint from Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association (MPCA) life member Sanjeev Gupta.

When Lata Mangeshkar rescued BCCI post 1983 WC win

When Lata Mangeshkar rescued BCCI post 1983 WC win

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

When Kapil Dev lifted the 1983 World Cup at the Lord's balcony, the erstwhile BCCI president and one of the powerful ministers in the Indira Gandhi cabinet, late NKP Salve had a different worry.

No fans in stands for India vs WI ODIs in Ahmedabad

No fans in stands for India vs WI ODIs in Ahmedabad

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

The three-match ODI series between India and West Indies, scheduled in Ahmedabad from February 6 to 11, will be played behind closed doors owing to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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

WATCH: Top videos of the week

WATCH: Top videos of the week

Rediff.com19 May 2012

WATCH: Top videos of the week

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.

Punjab bag two points from draw with Mumbai

Punjab bag two points from draw with Mumbai

Rediff.com12 Dec 2006

Amol Muzumdar hit a century to take Mumbai close to Punjab's first innings score of 353, but the visitors fell short by a mere five runs, in the Ranji Trophy match.