News for 'Wankhede Stadium'

Don't allow SRK inside Wankhede: MCA tells Mumbai Police

Don't allow SRK inside Wankhede: MCA tells Mumbai Police

Rediff.com6 May 2013

The Mumbai Cricket Association informed a local police station to prevent Kolkata Knight Riders principal owner Shah Rukh from entering the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai, when his team takes on Mumbai Indians, on Tuesday.

Maha govt allows full house for India-NZ Test in Mumbai

Maha govt allows full house for India-NZ Test in Mumbai

Rediff.com14 Nov 2021

Maharashtra government has given the go-ahead to Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) to allow 100 per cent seating capacity for the upcoming India-New Zealand Test at the Wankhede Stadium, beginning December 3.

When GOAT Met King Kohli

When GOAT Met King Kohli

Rediff.com9 May 2023

It was an image to savour when Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli met during a nets session on Monday, May 8, 2023, ahead of the Mumbai Indians-Royal Challengers Bangalore clash at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai on Tuesday.

'Probably the worst kind of bowling that I've seen for a long, long time'

'Probably the worst kind of bowling that I've seen for a long, long time'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

'I actually think, with Hardik Pandya, everything away from the game is affecting him so much. He's smiling too much when he does the toss. He's trying to act like he is so happy. He is not happy. I have been there. I have been in the firing line. And I can tell you now, it affects you.'

'SRK will be at Wankhede in spirit if not in person'

'SRK will be at Wankhede in spirit if not in person'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2013

Kolkata Knight Riders CEO Venky Mysore on Monday said the Bollywood star would be present at the ground "in spirit if not in person".

IPL PHOTOS: Mumbai Indians vs Rajasthan Royals (Wankhede)

IPL PHOTOS: Mumbai Indians vs Rajasthan Royals (Wankhede)

Rediff.com16 May 2013

Images from the Indian Premier League match between Mumbai Indians and Rajasthan Royals at the Wankhede stadium on Wednesday.

IPL 2024: KKR skipper Shreyas Iyer fails in practice game

IPL 2024: KKR skipper Shreyas Iyer fails in practice game

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

Shreyas made 22 of 19 balls before he was stumped by Phil Salt off a local left-arm spinner.

'Bumrah either breaks my bat or breaks my foot in the nets'

'Bumrah either breaks my bat or breaks my foot in the nets'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

'I just try to play to the field and practice these shots and it is just muscle memory and I go out there and enjoy myself. The slice over point is the one that I enjoyed the most.'

What A Catch!

What A Catch!

Rediff.com7 May 2024

In the 55th match of the ongoing season, there were a couple of crucial catches which changed the ebbs and flows of the game.

Can India break Australian dominance in women's cricket?

Can India break Australian dominance in women's cricket?

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

Edulji identified spin bowling as one of India's key strengths, praising Deepti Sharma's consistent form since 2017 and her ability to hit in the final overs. She also mentioned the promising talent of Shreyanka Patil

First Look: Warne with Tendulkar at the Wankhede

First Look: Warne with Tendulkar at the Wankhede

Rediff.com20 May 2011

The Rajasthan Royals captain is playing his final professional match, against the Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede stadium, in Mumbai.

Fans shouldn't boo Hardik Pandya, not his fault if named MI captain: Ganguly

Fans shouldn't boo Hardik Pandya, not his fault if named MI captain: Ganguly

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly on Saturday reprehended the fans booing Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya, saying it is not the fault of the player if he has replaced much-loved Rohit Sharma, who shepherded the team in previous seasons.

Wankhede all set to host World Cup matches: Rajput

Wankhede all set to host World Cup matches: Rajput

Rediff.com11 Mar 2011

The revamped Wankhede Stadium, venue of the cricket World Cup's summit clash on April 2, is geared up and ready to host its first international encounter in more than three-and-a-half years, said Mumbai Cricket Association official Lalchand Rajput on Friday.

What Did Beckham Tell Kiara?

What Did Beckham Tell Kiara?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

The football legend shared the VIP box with movie stars and businesspeople.

Oscar Winner At The IPL!

Oscar Winner At The IPL!

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

Oscar winner Guneet Monga's first IPL experience.

Wankhede brawl: Criminal complaint filed against Shah Rukh

Wankhede brawl: Criminal complaint filed against Shah Rukh

Rediff.com19 Jun 2012

A private criminal complaint was on Tuesday filed in a local court against actor Shah Rukh Khan for his alleged involvement in the fracas at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai last month.

He's just an absolute weapon: Watson hails Boult's devastating opening spell

He's just an absolute weapon: Watson hails Boult's devastating opening spell

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

Trent Boult's skills with the new ball make him a real asset for Rajasthan Royals, former Australia all-rounder Shane Watson said after the fast bowler's devastating opening spell in a six-wicket Indian Premier League (IPL) win over Mumbai Indians.

All eyes on Shami as India eye fresh start vs England

All eyes on Shami as India eye fresh start vs England

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

After a disappointing showing in the Test series in Australia recently, the Indian team is eager to make a fresh start in the T20 format.

Tendulkar @ the Wankhede: Good, but not quite effective

Tendulkar @ the Wankhede: Good, but not quite effective

Rediff.com28 Nov 2012

Sachin Tendulkar's dual failure in the second Test against England prompts Bikash Mohapatra to dig out his record at his home ground.

Half-full stadiums don't disappoint Dhoni

Half-full stadiums don't disappoint Dhoni

Rediff.com24 Oct 2011

The Wankhede stadium, that was jam-packed when India defeated Sri Lanka to clinch the coveted World Cup earlier this year, was half-full on Sunday, when the hosts took on England in the fourth ODI, but Mahendra Singh Dhoni was not disappointed with the poor crowd response.

PIX: Maxwell's 201 floors Afghans; Australia in semis

PIX: Maxwell's 201 floors Afghans; Australia in semis

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

Images from the ICC World Cup match between Afghanistan and Australia, at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai, on Tuesday.

Rahane is Mumbai's lone torch-bearer at Wankhede

Rahane is Mumbai's lone torch-bearer at Wankhede

Rediff.com21 Oct 2011

It is difficult to visualize an Indian squad without a single representative from 39-time Ranji Trophy champions Mumbai in a One-dayer at the Wankhede stadium, Mumbai, the scene of the country's momentous triumph in the World Cup just over six months ago.

What happened at the Wankhede: An eyewitness account

What happened at the Wankhede: An eyewitness account

Rediff.com18 May 2012

'Will the MCA brutes have the gumption to say how Shah Rukh Khan was abused and provoked into reacting and the kind of language they used to start the fracas?' Sukhminder Lamba asked. 'The abuses used by them, if ever revealed, will have hell breaking loose.'

'Wankhede row ploy to divert attention from fixing'

'Wankhede row ploy to divert attention from fixing'

Rediff.com17 May 2012

Former cricketer and BJP MP Kirti Azad has come to the aid of actor Shah Rukh Khan over the Wankhede stadium incident saying the whole episode is a ploy to divert attention from the spot-fixing scandal.

'It should hurt and that will make us better'

'It should hurt and that will make us better'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

'I never expected a very easy run for me. I know that we lost in Sri Lanka and against NZ and it is not a good place to be. All we can do is keep working hard and we will try winning every game that we play to represent the country.'

Flower hopes RCB's batters get back to form vs LSG

Flower hopes RCB's batters get back to form vs LSG

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

The likes of Faf du Plessis, Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green and Rajat Patidar have not been among the runs so far in IPL 2024.

Find Out Who Ruled Google in 2024

Find Out Who Ruled Google in 2024

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

A major surprise in the 2024 Google search trends was the absence of iconic names like Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, M S Dhoni, and Virat Kohli from the list of the top 10 most-searched athletes.

PIX: First time in 91 years! India whitewashed at home

PIX: First time in 91 years! India whitewashed at home

Rediff.com3 Nov 2024

IMAGES from Day 3 of the third Test between India and New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday

Turning Point: Jadeja Triggers MI Collapse

Turning Point: Jadeja Triggers MI Collapse

Rediff.com9 Apr 2023

Ravindra Jadeja's wickets triggered a collapse as Mumbai Indians fell to their second straight loss in IPL 2023.

PHOTOS: Ojha, Ashwin shy away from nets at Wankhede

PHOTOS: Ojha, Ashwin shy away from nets at Wankhede

Rediff.com21 Nov 2012

The Indian team began preparations for the second Test against England with a light training session at the Wankhede stadium, in Mumbai, on Wednesday.

Beckham for Mumbai Indians in IPL 2024?

Beckham for Mumbai Indians in IPL 2024?

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Becks caught up with the Ambanis on Thursday.

Bit of destiny involved in Ajaz Patel's 10-for: Ashwin

Bit of destiny involved in Ajaz Patel's 10-for: Ashwin

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin said New Zealand spinner Ajaz Patel used the seam well and bowled in the right places to dismantle India's batting line-up.

Ticket rates for India-England Test at Wankhede slashed

Ticket rates for India-England Test at Wankhede slashed

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) on Thursday decided to substantially lower the ticket rates of popular stands for India's Test match against England at the Wankhede Stadium scheduled from December 8-12 as compared to the prices for Sachin Tendulkar's farewell game in 2013. "We have decided to keep the ticket rates cheaper as compared to the rates we had maintained during the Tendulkar Test match," MCA sources said after a meeting of its Managing Committee chaired by President Sharad Pawar.

Mumbai beat Vidarbha to win 42nd Ranji Trophy title

Mumbai beat Vidarbha to win 42nd Ranji Trophy title

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Domestic heavyweights Mumbai ended their eight-year barren run to lift a record-extending 42nd Ranji Trophy title on Thursday

MCA wants Ranji final at Wankhede if Mumbai qualify

MCA wants Ranji final at Wankhede if Mumbai qualify

Rediff.com20 Jan 2013

Mumbai Cricket Association said it would prefer to host the Ranji Trophy final at Wankhede Stadium if their team makes it to the summit clash.

Is This IPL 2024's Best Fielding Effort?

Is This IPL 2024's Best Fielding Effort?

Rediff.com18 May 2024

The ball was lofted down the ground and looked destined to cross the ropes at long off for a six but Krunal Pandya timed his leap to perfection and caught the ball which looked to have gone past him with his left hand.

Playing at Wankhede 'pretty special' for Mumbai-born Ajaz

Playing at Wankhede 'pretty special' for Mumbai-born Ajaz

Rediff.com4 Dec 2021

New Zealand's Mumbai-born left-arm spinner Ajaz Patel is relishing every bit of his dream homecoming after grabbing all the four wickets during the first day's play against India in the second Test, on Friday.

ICC rates Ind vs Aus ODI World Cup final pitch 'average'

ICC rates Ind vs Aus ODI World Cup final pitch 'average'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

The pitch at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad which hosted the ODI World Cup final between India and Australia on November 19 has been rated "average" by the International Cricket Council (ICC).

Fans throng to Wankhede in anticipation of Tendulkar hundred

Fans throng to Wankhede in anticipation of Tendulkar hundred

Rediff.com24 Nov 2011

After giving lukewarm response in the first two days of the third Test between India and the West Indies, cricket fans made a beeline for entry into the Wankhede Stadium, on Thursday, in anticipation of Sachin Tendulkar coming out to bat and score his 100th international hundred.