News for 'Wankhede Stadium'

Rajinikanth, Ajay Devgn Cheer India

Rajinikanth, Ajay Devgn Cheer India

Rediff.com18 Mar 2023

Present at the stadium to promote Bholaa, his coming film, Ajay Devgn was seen conversing with Sanjay Manjrekar and Sunil Gavaskar.

Wankhede DRS Controversy Grows Louder

Wankhede DRS Controversy Grows Louder

Rediff.com13 May 2022

'It was astonishing that DRS was unavailable due to a power cut. It's such a big league that a generator can be used. Whatever software there was, that could have been run with power generated through backup.'

David Beckham to attend India-NZ World Cup semi-final

David Beckham to attend India-NZ World Cup semi-final

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

The India-Sri Lanka game witnessed two cricket legends, Sachin Tendulkar and Muttiah Muralitharan, taking part in a short event during a drinks break in the second half of the match.

Kohli not finished yet: Ganguly on the 'phenomenal' 50

Kohli not finished yet: Ganguly on the 'phenomenal' 50

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

Virat Kohli scaled 'Mount 50' on Wednesday, and former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly had little doubt that the batting star has many more miles to traverse in his career.

Can MI Break Opening Match Curse?

Can MI Break Opening Match Curse?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

The five-time champions finished last in IPL 2024 with everything going wrong for them. This time, MI is focused on ensuring that everything goes right, and that their journey towards a sixth title is back on track from the beginning.

'Every time I come back to Mumbai, it just feels like home'

'Every time I come back to Mumbai, it just feels like home'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Ajaz Patel said helping New Zealand wrap up a 3-0 series sweep in India on Sunday was even more special than his spectacular outing at the Wankhede Stadium three years ago

India's two big worries despite series win!

India's two big worries despite series win!

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

The series already in their pocket, India will look to address their batting woes against an England team gunning for revenge after feeling hard-done by a debatable concussion substitute when the two teams clash in the fifth and final T20 International in Mumbai on Sunday.

Virat Kohli's Best Test Knocks

Virat Kohli's Best Test Knocks

Rediff.com12 May 2025

As he closes the most revered chapter of his career, here are some of his best Test knocks:

117 Years After Ranji, Meet The New Jamsaheb

117 Years After Ranji, Meet The New Jamsaheb

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

'The festival of Dussehra is celebrated to mark the day the Pandavas emerged victorious from their exile. Today, on Dussehra, I am equally happy, as Ajay Jadeja has accepted to be my heir,' the current jamsaheb said in a statement.

Pant to play Delhi's next Ranji match, no word from Kohli yet

Pant to play Delhi's next Ranji match, no word from Kohli yet

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

According to ESPNCricinfo, Shubman Gill has also confirmed his availability for Punjab's upcoming Ranji Trophy sixth-round fixture against Karnataka, set to begin on January 23.

Boucher on the Wankhede boos: 'Felt sorry for Hardik'

Boucher on the Wankhede boos: 'Felt sorry for Hardik'

Rediff.com18 May 2024

Mumbai Indians coach Mark Boucher really felt bad watching skipper Hardik Pandya face hostile reactions and boos from fans throughout the disastrous IPL campaign and admitted that it did affect the star all-rounder, something the management would need to address in coming days.

India, New Zealand cancel nets due to rain in Mumbai

India, New Zealand cancel nets due to rain in Mumbai

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

India and New Zealand were forced to cancel their training sessions at Mumbai's Wankhede stadium on Wednesday because of rain.

Ranji Trophy: J&K stun champions Mumbai

Ranji Trophy: J&K stun champions Mumbai

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

Jammu and Kashmir caused a major upset in the Ranji Trophy as they shocked defending champions Mumbai by five wickets on Saturday.

IPL 2022: CSK face-off with Kolkata Knight Riders in opener

IPL 2022: CSK face-off with Kolkata Knight Riders in opener

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

Both the new teams Gujarat Titans and the Lucknow Super Giants play their first match, against each other, at the Wankhede on March 28.

SRK banned from Wankhede for five years

SRK banned from Wankhede for five years

Rediff.com18 May 2012

The Mumbai Cricket Association has decide to ban the Kolkata Knight Riders co-owner Shah Rukh Khan from the Wankhede Stadium for five years on Friday.

The great man just congratulated me, it feels like a dream: Kohli

The great man just congratulated me, it feels like a dream: Kohli

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

After breaking Sachin Tendulkar's record, an emotional Virat Kohli said it felt like a dream to achieve the milestone in front of Tendulkar himself.

Hazare Trophy: Gujarat, Maharashtra cruise to quarters

Hazare Trophy: Gujarat, Maharashtra cruise to quarters

Rediff.com5 Jan 2025

Jharkhand, however, could not make the knockouts from the group as Gujarat topped it with Haryana being the second team to progress. Jharkhand finished third.

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

PIX: Kishan, Bumrah shine as Mumbai Indians maul RCB

PIX: Kishan, Bumrah shine as Mumbai Indians maul RCB

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

Images from the IPL match between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore, at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai, on Thursday.

Hardik Breaks Silence!

Hardik Breaks Silence!

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

'If there's one thing you should know about this team, we never give up. We'll keep fighting, we'll keep going.'

Patel gifts 'Perfect 10' ball to MCA for upcoming museum at Wankhede

Patel gifts 'Perfect 10' ball to MCA for upcoming museum at Wankhede

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

New Zealand left-arm spinner Ajaz Patel, who took all 10 wickets in an innings during the second and final Test against India in Mumbai, gifted the 'Perfect 10' ball to the Mumbai Cricket Association for their upcoming museum.

Resilient Pant speaks out following India's shocking defeat

Resilient Pant speaks out following India's shocking defeat

Rediff.com3 Nov 2024

Rishabh Pant, India's star batter, has finally spoken out following his contentious dismissal and the team's defeat in the third Test against New Zealand at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday.

PHOTOS: Zaheer undergoes fitness test at Wankhede

PHOTOS: Zaheer undergoes fitness test at Wankhede

Rediff.com5 Nov 2012

India's veteran pacer Zaheer Khan underwent a fitness test at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai before the selection committee's meeting to pick the first Test against England, starting next week.

MCA doubles prize money, victorious Mumbai to receive additional Rs 5 crore

MCA doubles prize money, victorious Mumbai to receive additional Rs 5 crore

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

The triumphant Mumbai team will receive an additional Rs 5 crore for its unprecedented 42nd Ranji Trophy title after the state cricket association doubled the prize purse on Thursday.

How Tendulkar inspired Mumbai's star batter Musheer in Ranji final

How Tendulkar inspired Mumbai's star batter Musheer in Ranji final

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Legendary Sachin Tendulka's presence on the second day served as a huge motivating factor for 19-year-old Mumbai batter Musheer Khan.

Booing for Hardik Pandya won't last

Booing for Hardik Pandya won't last

Rediff.com31 Mar 2024

Pandya has taken over MI captaincy from Rohit Sharma this season upon his return from Gujarat Titans and the whole saga of change of leadership has not gone down well with the fans.

Tendulkar junior a ball boy at Wankhede

Tendulkar junior a ball boy at Wankhede

Rediff.com15 Nov 2013

Twenty six years after Sachin Tendulkar was a ball boy at the Wankhede Stadium, his son Arjun was seen on the ground doing the same duty in the iconic batsman's farewell Test in Mumbai on Friday.

3rd Test PIX: India's top order collapse again; NZ in control

3rd Test PIX: India's top order collapse again; NZ in control

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

IMAGES from the Day 1 of the third Test played between India and New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Friday

Elaborate security at Wankhede

Elaborate security at Wankhede

Rediff.com28 Oct 2003

Wankhede will host the fourth match of the triangular one-day cricket series between India and Australia on November one.

Cummins breaks silence on Wankhede pitch drama

Cummins breaks silence on Wankhede pitch drama

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

The report also claimed that if India make the final in Ahmedabad, a slow pitch is expected at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Motera.

Rohit makes T20 history with attacking century

Rohit makes T20 history with attacking century

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

In six matches this IPL season, Rohit has scored 261 runs at an average of 52.20 and a strike rate of over 167, with a century.

Patil, Kashyap, Ishaque and Sadhu get maiden ODI call-up for Australia series

Patil, Kashyap, Ishaque and Sadhu get maiden ODI call-up for Australia series

Rediff.com25 Dec 2023

Shreyanka Patil, Mannat Kashyap, Saika Ishaque and Titas Sadhu were on Monday included for the first time in the Indian women's ODI squad for the upcoming limited overs assignment against Australia.

Goodbye Paddy!

Goodbye Paddy!

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

It was amazing to see how he used to hoodwink batsmen with subtle changes in flight, loop and deliver his doomsday ball -- the dangerous armer.

PIX: T20 World champions arrive to rousing reception

PIX: T20 World champions arrive to rousing reception

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

Rohit Sharma's triumphant team will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi at 11 am at his residence before flying to Mumbai, where a road show and felicitation function is scheduled at the Wankhede stadium.

Why Did Rohit Sharma Abruptly End Test Career?

Why Did Rohit Sharma Abruptly End Test Career?

Rediff.com8 May 2025

Was it a lack of confidence about whether he would perform in England that influenced his decision? asks K R Nayar.

Wankhede curator hurt by Ashwin's comment

Wankhede curator hurt by Ashwin's comment

Rediff.com26 Nov 2011

The curator of the Wankhede stadium, Sudhir Naik was deeply hurt by off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin's sarcastic remarks about the pitch, which produced a thrilling draw on the fifth and final day of the third Test between India and the West Indies in Mumbai on Saturday.

Ravishing Raveena makes IPL 'debut' at Wankhede

Ravishing Raveena makes IPL 'debut' at Wankhede

Rediff.com24 May 2014

Like every year famous faces of Bollywood graced the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai on Friday while Mumbai Indians took on Delhi Daredevils in a home game.

Parag keeps it simple: 'Watch the ball, hit the ball'

Parag keeps it simple: 'Watch the ball, hit the ball'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

Riyan Parag pointed out his goal in the Indian Premier League

When Cricket Legends Walked Away Without A Roar

When Cricket Legends Walked Away Without A Roar

Rediff.com15 May 2025

While Sachin Tendulkar's 2013 farewell became a national pilgrimage, a vibrant celebration befitting a cricketing deity, the exits of many other Indian icons this century have been quieter journeys into the twilight.

'Being a champion is an experience like no other...'

'Being a champion is an experience like no other...'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

'Unless you're part of a winning team, you'll never truly grasp the sheer exhilaration and meaning behind this victory.'