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Indo-Pak tennis clash sparks security concerns, sponsorship wars

Indo-Pak tennis clash sparks security concerns, sponsorship wars

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

It's a historical tie, we will benefit from India team's visit: Pakistan tennis fraternity

MCA plans VVIP enclosure inside media box for Tendulkar's 200th Test

MCA plans VVIP enclosure inside media box for Tendulkar's 200th Test

Rediff.com9 Nov 2013

In a clear mockery of the sanctity of the press box, Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has decided to accommodate VVIPs inside enclosure reserved for the scribes at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai during next week's farewell 200th Test of senior player Sachin Tendulkar.

BCCI chief Ganguly assures state units over domestic cricket

BCCI chief Ganguly assures state units over domestic cricket

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly has assured state units that the Board 'will do everything to restart the domestic season once the COVID-19 situation is under control'.

How Wankhede track upset Team India's calculations...

How Wankhede track upset Team India's calculations...

Rediff.com25 Oct 2015

The Indian team management was miffed with the Wankhede track prepared by the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) ground staff for the deciding fifth and final ODI against South Africa which the hosts lost by 214 runs to clinch the series 3-2, in Mumbai, on Sunday.

Bumrah to bowl at Indian net session to prove fitness

Bumrah to bowl at Indian net session to prove fitness

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah will bowl during net sessions with the Indian team before its second ODI against the West Indies in Visakhapatnam as part of his rehabilitation programme after recovering from a back injury.

IPL 2020: Who is Tushar Deshpande?

IPL 2020: Who is Tushar Deshpande?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

Tushar Deshpande held his nerve to help fashion a 13-run victory for Delhi Capitals against Rajasthan Royals on Wednesday night.

BCCI to discuss Ranji sched, FTP 2023-31 at apex meet

BCCI to discuss Ranji sched, FTP 2023-31 at apex meet

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

There are seven items on the agenda and right at the top of the list is domestic cricket, which also includes junior and women's categories.

MCA wants to host Tendulkar's 200th at Wankhede out of turn

MCA wants to host Tendulkar's 200th at Wankhede out of turn

Rediff.com4 Sep 2013

Mumbai Cricket Association wants to host what would be senior batsman Sachin Tendulkar's 200th Test match against the West Indies in November at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

When Akshay Kumar ditched lucrative IPL contract

When Akshay Kumar ditched lucrative IPL contract

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

Book reveals how Akshay Kumar terminated his own contract to save IPL team from incurring loss

Stokes back as England eye revival against South Africa

Stokes back as England eye revival against South Africa

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

England have been largely rusty and inconsistent despite having a dangerous squad on paper.

Ganguly part of BCCI's seven-man Committee for Lodha reforms

Ganguly part of BCCI's seven-man Committee for Lodha reforms

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

The committee's mandate is to "identify the few critical points in respect of the said judgement for the General Body of the BCCI to consider before its submission to the Hon'ble Supreme Court".

Ambanis celebrate 10 years of Mumbai Indians

Ambanis celebrate 10 years of Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

Pegged as 'MI10 - Igniting Passion For 10 Years', the Mumbai Indians' 10-year celebration saw a number of past and present Mumbai Indians' cricketers, support staff and management invited by the franchise owners' Nita and Mukesh Ambani at their residence in Mumbai, to mark the occasion.

BCCI needs me more than MCA: Ajay Shirke

BCCI needs me more than MCA: Ajay Shirke

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary Ajay Shirke will relinquish office as president of the Maharashtra Cricket Association since the "parent body will need him more" in a situation when it is going through major structural reforms.

Women's IPL: BCCI earns Rs 4669.99 crore windfall for 5 teams

Women's IPL: BCCI earns Rs 4669.99 crore windfall for 5 teams

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Adani Sportsline shelled out a massive Rs 1289 crore for the Ahmedabad team, which emerged the most expensive franchise.

Ranji Trophy: Iyer shines for Mumbai, Jadeja spins Saurashtra to win

Ranji Trophy: Iyer shines for Mumbai, Jadeja spins Saurashtra to win

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

A summary of the second day's play in the Ranji Trophy matches played at various venues across the country.

The Pawar factor: Why MCA opposes Lodha plans

The Pawar factor: Why MCA opposes Lodha plans

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

Recommendations would force Sharad Pawar out as MCA chief.

Indian team management unhappy with MCA over Wankhede track

Indian team management unhappy with MCA over Wankhede track

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

The Indian team management was miffed with the Wankhede track prepared by the Mumbai Cricket Association ground staff for the deciding fifth and final ODI against South Africa which the hosts lost by 214 runs, enabling the visitors clinch the series 3-2

PIX! Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar star as MI down PBKS

PIX! Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar star as MI down PBKS

Rediff.com4 May 2023

PHOTOS of the IPL 2023 match between Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians at the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium in Mohali on Wednesday.

Australia's road to sixth ODI World Cup trophy

Australia's road to sixth ODI World Cup trophy

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

After defeats in their opening two matches, Australia came roaring back, winning their next nine games in succession

Pathan's healing touch for J&K via cricket

Pathan's healing touch for J&K via cricket

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

'Jammu and Kashmir is a huge state, so to get the players together and put them on the right path, it is not easy, but I hope they will reap the benefits in the years to come.'

SRK to celebrate KKR's IPL win in Kolkata, Mumbai, Delhi, London, Paris...

SRK to celebrate KKR's IPL win in Kolkata, Mumbai, Delhi, London, Paris...

Rediff.com2 Jun 2014

Memories of the 2012 grand felicitation of Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata are set to be relived, with the West Bengal government and Cricket Association of Bengal having planned a similar programme at the same venue on Tuesday morning.

IPL Governing Council defers decision on MCA protest

IPL Governing Council defers decision on MCA protest

Rediff.com13 May 2014

The IPL Governing Council has deferred its decision over the protest letter it received from the Mumbai Cricket Association against shifting of the cash-rich league's final from Wankhede to the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore.

What does Delhi Capitals have in common with Microsoft boss?

What does Delhi Capitals have in common with Microsoft boss?

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

Delhi Capitals join hands with Satya Nadella to own MLC team in US

Why Ind-WI ODI shifted away from Wankhede, asks MCA

Why Ind-WI ODI shifted away from Wankhede, asks MCA

Rediff.com13 Oct 2018

Miffed MCA asks CoA for reasons for moving ODI to CCI

Eight state units barred from attending BCCI AGM

Eight state units barred from attending BCCI AGM

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

Manipur, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Haryana, Maharashtra, Railways, Services and Association of Indian Universities (AIU) will not have any voting rights in case there is an election during the BCCI AGM on October 23.

Gayle, Harbhajan, Afridi among star-studded marquee players

Gayle, Harbhajan, Afridi among star-studded marquee players

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

The player draft for the much-awaited Global T20 Canada 2023 was held in a hybrid-form in Mumbai.

Bombay HC refuses interim stay on ticket sales for India-WI ODI

Bombay HC refuses interim stay on ticket sales for India-WI ODI

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

A division bench of justices B R Gavai and M S Karnik was hearing petitions filed by the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) and two of its members challenging the BCCI's decision to shift the match from Wankhede Stadium to Brabourne Stadium.

MCA ruling group to support Sharad Pawar for elections

MCA ruling group to support Sharad Pawar for elections

Rediff.com1 Oct 2013

The ruling group of the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) on Tuesday extended its support to Sharad Pawar at the October 18 biennial elections for which the Union Agriculture Minister is expected to file his presidential nomination.

Vijay Patil walks out of MCA meeting to finalise Tendulkar felicitation

Vijay Patil walks out of MCA meeting to finalise Tendulkar felicitation

Rediff.com27 Oct 2013

The divisions within the Mumbai Cricket Association, gearing itself up to felicitate retiring senior batsman Sachin Tendulkar, on Sunday came to the fore when newly elected vice-president Vijay Patil walked out of its managing committee meeting in Mumbai.

Shetty ineligible to contest election as MCA alters rules

Shetty ineligible to contest election as MCA alters rules

Rediff.com23 Jul 2013

The Mumbai Cricket Association has changed its eligibility rules for contesting its forthcoming elections. The move is widely seen as a bid to prevent senior administrator Prof Ratnakar Shetty from regaining his place in its managing committee.

'Wankhede pitch will be a slower turner, will spin from Day 3'

'Wankhede pitch will be a slower turner, will spin from Day 3'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2016

The MCA sources dismissed reports that instructions have been received from the Indian team management with regards to the preparation of the pitch.

U-19 team to get 30 lakh each; Dravid to get 50 lakh

U-19 team to get 30 lakh each; Dravid to get 50 lakh

Rediff.com3 Feb 2018

'India is known for its guru shishya parampara and the Guru always gets more.'

Rajkot set to be first Test centre in India to implement DRS

Rajkot set to be first Test centre in India to implement DRS

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

Rajkot will not only make it's Test debut next week but will also become the first Test centre in India to implement the Decision Review System.

Ranji: Mumbai fight back; Priyank props up Gujarat

Ranji: Mumbai fight back; Priyank props up Gujarat

Rediff.com1 Jan 2017

Mumbai picked up four wickets after a third-wicket stand of 110 to keep Tamil Nadu to 261 for six on Day one of their Ranji Trophy semi-final, in Rajkot, on Sunday

Road Safety World Series cancelled due to coronavirus outbreak

Road Safety World Series cancelled due to coronavirus outbreak

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

The Road Safety World Series, featuring cricket greats such as Sachin Tendulkar and Brian Lara, have been cancelled for the time being in view of the rising coronavirus threat in Maharashtra. A highly-placed source said that the series have been called off for the safety of the players and the public.

PHOTOS: Australians sweat it out in the nets in Mumbai

PHOTOS: Australians sweat it out in the nets in Mumbai

Rediff.com15 Feb 2017

Bracing for a challenging Test series against India who are having a dream run in the last 18 months, Australian players slogged it out in nets in Wednesday, two days after landing in Mumbai for the four-match rubber starting on February 23 at Pune.

Why bio-bubble life is so tough for cricketers...

Why bio-bubble life is so tough for cricketers...

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

Life of a professional cricketer isn't easy and the COVID-19 pandemic has made things all the more difficult as movement off the field is strictly monitored, says mental conditioning coach Anand Chulani, who is working with several players in IPL 2021.

'We will do anything for Shami'

'We will do anything for Shami'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

'I don't think Shami had any doubts that Ravi would stick by his word, but to see the head coach move heaven and earth to ensure his best interests were taken care of at a difficult time must have made a massive impact on him.' A fascinating excerpt from R Sridhar's must-read book Coaching Beyond: My Days with the Indian Cricket Team.

IPL: Mumbai Indians eye revenge against table toppers CSK

IPL: Mumbai Indians eye revenge against table toppers CSK

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

It will be an uphill task for the defending champs given their opponents' form and formidable line-up.