News for 'Mumbai Cricket Association'

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Viswanath recalls first meeting with Mantri, 'Polly kaka'

Viswanath recalls first meeting with Mantri, 'Polly kaka'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2021

The legendary GR Viswanath on Saturday recalled his first meeting with two India stalwarts -- Madhav Mantri and Polly Umrigar -- and spoke about how an advice shared by the former remained with him throughout his distinguished career.

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.

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'

Arjun Tendulkar likely to play for Goa next season

Arjun Tendulkar likely to play for Goa next season

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

For Tendulkar, the biggest disappointment has been getting dropped from the Mumbai squad this season without being given a chance to prove his mettle.

'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.

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.

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.'

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

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.

BCCI rejects plea to tweak World Cup schedule

BCCI rejects plea to tweak World Cup schedule

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

BCCI tells Hyderabad CA that no further change in schedule possible

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.

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.

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.

Gambhir's style is different from Dravid, but...: Rohit

Gambhir's style is different from Dravid, but...: Rohit

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

Gambhir had taken charge of the team in July and the team will be playing its first Test in his tenure.

'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.

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.

1st T20I: India continue unbeaten streak against WI

1st T20I: India continue unbeaten streak against WI

Rediff.com15 Dec 2024

With this, India bettered their highest-ever total against West Indies. Their previous best was 185/4 in November 2019 at Gros Islet.

What made Paes, Bhupathi, Mirza reunite after ages?

What made Paes, Bhupathi, Mirza reunite after ages?

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

The star-studded TPL auction saw the presence of the tennis icons Leander Paes, Mahesh Bhupathi and Sania Mirza, who gathered together after many years to promote the sport, along with Bollywood celebs Rakul Preet Singh and Sonali Bendre.

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.

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.

England win tour opener

England win tour opener

Rediff.com9 Nov 2008

Andrew Flintoff belted an unbeaten 85-ball 100 to help England win the opening match of their tour of India with an authoritative 122-run victory over the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) on Sunday.

MCA refutes misadministration claims

MCA refutes misadministration claims

Rediff.com25 Jul 2005

The Mumbai Cricket Association vehemently denied allegations against its functioning by Chandrakant Pandit and Sairaj Bahutule

Vengsarkar, Vilasrao elected unopposed as MCA VPs

Vengsarkar, Vilasrao elected unopposed as MCA VPs

Rediff.com7 Jul 2009

Former India skipper and chief selector Dilip Vengsarkar and Union Minister for Heavy Industries Vilasrao Deshmukh were on Tuesday elected unopposed as vice-presidents of Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA). After the deadline for withdrawal of nominations ended on Tuesday evening, both Vengsarkar and former Maharashtra Chief Minister Deshmukh were left without any opponent for the July 10 elections.

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.

WATCH: Top videos of the week

WATCH: Top videos of the week

Rediff.com19 May 2012

WATCH: Top videos of the week

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

DY Patil stadium to host India-Australia ODI

DY Patil stadium to host India-Australia ODI

Rediff.com29 Aug 2009

The state-of-the-art D Y Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, which had earned praise from all and sundry during the first Indian Premier League in 2008, is set to host the seventh and final ODI between India and Australia in November. The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA), the hosts of the November 11 day/night clash, on Friday evening decided to conduct the last ODI of the series at this venue because of its capacity of 50,000.

Only Wankhede to host Test, ODI: MCA joint secretary

Only Wankhede to host Test, ODI: MCA joint secretary

Rediff.com4 Oct 2011

Acknowledging that there was a suggestion to shift next month's scheduled Test against the West Indies to D Y Patil Stadium, Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) joint secretary Nitin Dalal, on Tuesday, said that the match would be held at the Wankhede Stadium only.