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Deshpande replaces Prof Shetty as MCA vice president

Deshpande replaces Prof Shetty as MCA vice president

Rediff.com31 Aug 2012

Prof Ratnakar Shetty was replaced by Vinod Deshpande as one of the two vice presidents of the Mumbai Cricket Association at its managing committee meeting in Mumbai.

What Sushma Seth, 89, Is Doing These Days

What Sushma Seth, 89, Is Doing These Days

Rediff.com24 Feb 2026

'Despite acting in some 100 films and television plays, people still remember the daadi of Hum Log.'

Big bucks for Green, Indians cash in at IPL 2026 Auction

Big bucks for Green, Indians cash in at IPL 2026 Auction

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction saw some foreign names earning big bucks, headlined by Aussie all-rounder Cameron Green

IPL 2026 Auction: Who Will Break The Bank?

IPL 2026 Auction: Who Will Break The Bank?

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

Expect some fireworks for the highly-versatile Cameron Green along with Quinton de Kock, Matheesha Pathirana, Venkatesh Iyer and Ravi Bishnoi.

IPL Retentions: Who Are In, Who Are Out?

IPL Retentions: Who Are In, Who Are Out?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2025

Ahead of the mini-auction, scheduled to be held in Doha on December 26, the 10 franchises have released their list of retained and released players.

Gambhir flies back to Delhi after grandmother dies

Gambhir flies back to Delhi after grandmother dies

Rediff.com18 Nov 2012

India opener Gautam Gambhir flew back to Delhi before commencement of the fourth day's play in the first Test against England following the death of his grandmother.

All eyes on Jaiswal as Royals face Punjab Kings

All eyes on Jaiswal as Royals face Punjab Kings

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

Rajasthan Royals face a tough challenge against a marauding Punjab Kings batting lineup, led by in-form Shreyas Iyer.

Punjab Kings poised for play-offs as RR play for pride

Punjab Kings poised for play-offs as RR play for pride

Rediff.com17 May 2025

Punjab Kings will look to renew their bid for a play-off berth with another commanding performance in Jaipur on Sunday against Rajasthan Royals, who have failed to rise above mediocrity despite possessing the resources this season.

Gambhir misses start of play on Day 5

Gambhir misses start of play on Day 5

Rediff.com19 Nov 2012

Indian opener Gautam Gambhir, who was in Delhi on the fourth day of the first cricket Test against England after his grandmother's demise, was not on the field when play on the final day of the match commenced in Ahmedabad on Monday.

Pawar returns at MCA, but rules out BCCI comeback

Pawar returns at MCA, but rules out BCCI comeback

Rediff.com18 Oct 2013

Former president Sharad Pawar may have made a comeback in the Mumbai Cricket Association after being elected unopposed on Friday, but the Union Minister for Agriculture announced that he has no plans to return to the Board of Control for Cricket in India set-up.

All About IPL 2025: Dates, Format, Fixtures And Squads

All About IPL 2025: Dates, Format, Fixtures And Squads

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

All about IPL 2025 which kicks off on March 22, Saturday.

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.

Will rebels upset Mahayuti, MVA poll plans in Maha?

Will rebels upset Mahayuti, MVA poll plans in Maha?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

Among the BJP rebels, a notable figure is Gopal Shetty, a two-time MLA and former Lok Sabha member from Mumbai. He has filed his nomination as an independent candidate against the party's official nominee, Sanjay Upadhyay, in Mumbai's Borivali assembly constituency.

Power stays in families as leaders' kin enter Maha race

Power stays in families as leaders' kin enter Maha race

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

Their lists show that a significant number of contenders are closely related to the current ministers, legislators or MPs, including their sons or daughters, wives and brothers or sisters.

Shelar named MCA's interim president

Shelar named MCA's interim president

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

Almost a month after Sharad Pawar stepped down as its president, the Mumbai Cricket Association, on Thursday, nominated its vice president Ashish Shelar as its interim chief.

Spotlight on Dhoni as CSK, MI resume rivalry at Wankhede

Spotlight on Dhoni as CSK, MI resume rivalry at Wankhede

Rediff.com13 Apr 2024

Dhoni returns to the hallowed turf of Wankhede for the first time as non-captain of CSK, potentially in his last IPL season. It will also be his first appearance just as a player for any team since November 2005.

MT Vasudevan Nair, Suzuki, ex-CJI Khehar Singh get Padma Vibhushan

MT Vasudevan Nair, Suzuki, ex-CJI Khehar Singh get Padma Vibhushan

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday approved 139 Padma awards including seven Padma Vibhushans, 19 Padma Bhushans and 113 Padma Shris.

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.

Pawar vs Munde in high-voltage clash for MCA presidentship

Pawar vs Munde in high-voltage clash for MCA presidentship

Rediff.com11 Oct 2013

The biennial polls of the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) on October 18 will see a straight fight for the presidentship between two Maharashtra political heavyweights -- Sharad Pawar and Gopinath Munde.

IPL 2025 Auction: 182 players sold; Rs 639.15 crore spent!

IPL 2025 Auction: 182 players sold; Rs 639.15 crore spent!

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

The complete list of players sold in the IPL 2025 Auction in Jeddah.

Sharad Pawar re-elected Mumbai Cricket Association president

Sharad Pawar re-elected Mumbai Cricket Association president

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

Contesting on behalf of the BJP-backed Pawar-Bal Mahaddalkar group, Pawar beat the Shiv Sena-backed 'Cricket First' group's candidate Vijay Patil by 176-142 votes.

Shetty moves court against MCA ban, seeks Rs 50 lakh

Shetty moves court against MCA ban, seeks Rs 50 lakh

Rediff.com4 Jul 2013

Former Mumbai Cricket Association vice-president Ratnakar Shetty filed a civil suit in a local court seeking a stay on the five-year ban imposed on him by the sport body, from whom he has demanded damages of Rs 50 lakh for "tarnishing his reputation".

It's Official! Hardik rejoins MI; Green moves to RCB

It's Official! Hardik rejoins MI; Green moves to RCB

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

Hardik Pandya has quit Gujarat Titans to rejoin his former team Mumbai Indians, following a trade between the two franchises.

IPL: It's Rohit's flair vs Dhoni's acumen at Wankhede

IPL: It's Rohit's flair vs Dhoni's acumen at Wankhede

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

Rohit Sharma will be looking to get his act together as batter and skipper when his star-studded Mumbai Indians take on an astute Mahendra Singh Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings in what could be safely billed as a Saturday night IPL blockbuster.

IPL: CSK look to make best of home comfort against Mumbai Indians

IPL: CSK look to make best of home comfort against Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com5 May 2023

Chennai Super Kings will be wary of Mumbai Indians, which has a superior record in Chennai and has gathered some momentum by winning their last two matches.

2023's Must Watch Web Series

2023's Must Watch Web Series

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Deepa Gahlot picks 10 Web series that was worth the viewer's while.

New goal for Indian women's cricket team

New goal for Indian women's cricket team

Rediff.com13 Aug 2017

'Our goal is to win the next World Cup and we will surely win it'

DC, MI have work cut out as they look for first win

DC, MI have work cut out as they look for first win

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

Getting the opportunity in the absence of Mitchell Marsh, who got married on Sunday, Manish Pandey lasted only one ball and the veteran batter will be keen to make an impact at Kotla.

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.

IT Hiring Slowdown Worries Students

IT Hiring Slowdown Worries Students

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

'Students of Tier-II and Tier III engineering colleges in the south may find 2023 to be one of the toughest years for getting jobs.'

IPL 2024: How The 10 Teams Stack Up!

IPL 2024: How The 10 Teams Stack Up!

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

How the IPL teams have shaped up after the auction.

IPL 2024: Full list of released, retained and traded players

IPL 2024: Full list of released, retained and traded players

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

Full list of players released, retained and traded by all ten teams in the IPL.

10 OTT Shows That Make Us Nostalgic

10 OTT Shows That Make Us Nostalgic

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

Many films and shows go back in time to bring alive so many fading and forgotten memories.

Munde appeals against rejection of nomination for MCA polls

Munde appeals against rejection of nomination for MCA polls

Rediff.com15 Oct 2013

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Gopinath Munde on Tuesday filed an appeal against the rejection of his candidature for the post of president in the Mumbai Cricket Association elections on October 18.

Where was Hotmail co-founder Sabeer Bhatia born?

Where was Hotmail co-founder Sabeer Bhatia born?

Rediff.com13 Aug 2003

Take the Rediff Biz Quiz and find out how much you know about business magnates.

'Fadnavis is as ruthless as Modi-Shah'

'Fadnavis is as ruthless as Modi-Shah'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

It was not a one-way ride up though for the man who now could potentially become the BJP's national president over time.

Can CSK trump SRH in battle of strugglers?

Can CSK trump SRH in battle of strugglers?

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

While Robin Uthappa had scored a fifty in one of the games, the likes of Moeen Ali and Ambati Rayudu have failed to capitalise on their starts.

PIX: Neetu Chandra, Tisca Chopra at Jagran Film Festival

PIX: Neetu Chandra, Tisca Chopra at Jagran Film Festival

Rediff.com1 Oct 2016

A look at the star arrivals

IPL Preview: Malik in focus as SRH play struggling CSK

IPL Preview: Malik in focus as SRH play struggling CSK

Rediff.com30 Apr 2022

Malik has been the find of the season as he outsmarted the top batters of the world with his brutal pace.

IPL 2023: Who Has Most Cash To Spend?

IPL 2023: Who Has Most Cash To Spend?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

SunRisers Hyderabad has the biggest purse while Kolkata Knight Riders has the slimmest purse.