News for 'Wankhede Stadium'

Wherever there are challenges, I love it: Rahane

Wherever there are challenges, I love it: Rahane

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

Indian cricketer Ajinkya Rahane has consistently embraced challenges on the cricket field, particularly when his team has been under pressure.

Angad Bumrah Attends 1st IPL Game!

Angad Bumrah Attends 1st IPL Game!

Rediff.com7 May 2024

Jasprit Bumrah's wife Sanjana Ganesan attended the IPL 2024 match at Mumbai's Wankhede stadium with son Angad, who sported the MI jersey.

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.

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.'

Remember India's last match vs New Zealand in Champions Trophy?

Remember India's last match vs New Zealand in Champions Trophy?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

India's group match against New Zealand in Dubai on Sunday will be the first ICC Champions Trophy between the two teams in 25 years.

Why Kohli Came Undone Against Spin

Why Kohli Came Undone Against Spin

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

'When it comes to playing spin, the only way, spend time playing against it for hours and hours and hours.'

T20 WC parade: BMC collects kilos of footwear, bottles

T20 WC parade: BMC collects kilos of footwear, bottles

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

Thousands of fans thronged the Marine Drive in south Mumbai to witness the victory parade of the Indian cricket team on Thursday evening.

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.

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.

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

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.

Shreyas Iyer, the knockout star!

Shreyas Iyer, the knockout star!

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

Shreyas Iyer has consistently excelled with the bat in knockout matches in white ball cricket across formats.

Are things 'slipping away' from Rohit Sharma?

Are things 'slipping away' from Rohit Sharma?

Rediff.com30 Mar 2025

Former India player Sanjay Manjrekar has painted a grim picture of Rohit Sharma's current form, saying "things are slipping away" from the senior batter who has reached a point in his career where he has to "push himself every morning".

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.

World champ Kohli 'honoured' to meet PM Modi

World champ Kohli 'honoured' to meet PM Modi

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

PM Modi met the ICC T20 World Cup-winning Indian cricket team over breakfast at his residence, on Thursday morning.

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.

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.

PIX: Discplined Bumrah shines in first outing in IPL 2025

PIX: Discplined Bumrah shines in first outing in IPL 2025

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

With figures of 0/29 in four overs, Jasprit Bumrah was the most economical on a tough night for the Mumbai Indians bowlers.

6 in a row! Can anyone stop Mumbai Indians?

6 in a row! Can anyone stop Mumbai Indians?

Rediff.com2 May 2025

The last time MI won six in a row, they went on to lift the IPL trophy -- in 2017.

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.

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.

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.

Williamson blown away by MI's bowling masterclass

Williamson blown away by MI's bowling masterclass

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

Mumbai Indians bowled out Kolkata Knight Riders for a paltry 116 runs in their latest IPL encounter, winning the match by eight wickets.

When Dhoni Overlooked Potential LBW

When Dhoni Overlooked Potential LBW

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

M S Dhoni, known for his sharp judgment and high success rate with DRS, missed it completely. To CSK's dismay, ball-tracking showed there was no inside edge and the ball would have smashed into the leg-stump.

'It is a crime!': Hardik Pandya, on his no-ball fiasco

'It is a crime!': Hardik Pandya, on his no-ball fiasco

Rediff.com7 May 2025

Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya classified the no-balls that he and his fellow-bowlers sent down as a "crime" in the aftermath of the three-wicket defeat to Gujarat Titans via the DLS method in a pulsating IPL encounter at the Wankhede stadium on Tuesday.

SRK regrets getting into a brawl at Wankhede

SRK regrets getting into a brawl at Wankhede

Rediff.com4 May 2013

Kolkata Knight Riders' owner Shah Rukh Khan has admitted that he should not have got into a fight with the Wankhede stadium security guard during last season's IPL that led to MCA imposing a five-year ban on him.

KP rates Ahmedabad, Kanpur as worst grounds; Wankhede 4th best

KP rates Ahmedabad, Kanpur as worst grounds; Wankhede 4th best

Rediff.com5 Jun 2016

Dashing England batsman Kevin Pietersen named Kanpur's Green Park and Ahmedabad's Motera among the 10 worst stadiums where he has played cricket in all these years. Green Park and Motera does have company from other notable venues like Guyana and Manchester's Old Trafford to name a few. Pietersen also termed Gabba as the "11th worst ground" after being asked name 10 by his followers on Twitter. The other grounds that did not find favour with Pietersen are Chelmsford, Colwyn Bay, Canberra, Multan, Leicester and St Kitts. However he rated Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium as one of the 10 best venues that he has played cricket on.

No boos for skipper Hardik as 18,000 children attend Mumbai vs Delhi clash

No boos for skipper Hardik as 18,000 children attend Mumbai vs Delhi clash

Rediff.com7 Apr 2024

There was some reprieve for Hardik Pandya at last as the Mumbai Indians' captain did not face crowd hostility at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai during their IPL clash against Delhi Capitals on Sunday.

IPL 2025: Mumbai Indians eye play-offs spot in crunch clash with Delhi Capitals

IPL 2025: Mumbai Indians eye play-offs spot in crunch clash with Delhi Capitals

Rediff.com20 May 2025

While MI's win will assure them of a place in the play-offs, Delhi Capitals need to win both their remaining games to advance.

MI Vs RCB: Who Bowled Best? Vote!

MI Vs RCB: Who Bowled Best? Vote!

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

Does Jasprit Bumrah get 100% votes?

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.

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.

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.

Harshit Rana called up for Mumbai Test; set to make debut

Harshit Rana called up for Mumbai Test; set to make debut

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

The Delhi pacer is likely to make his debut in the Mumbai Test.

Nazir reveals why he didn't celebrate Rohit's wicket

Nazir reveals why he didn't celebrate Rohit's wicket

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

Jammu and Kashmir pacer Umar Nazir Mir, a fan of Rohit Sharma, said he couldn't celebrate dismissing the India captain in the Ranji Trophy clash against Mumbai, despite it being a "prized wicket". Nazir picked up 4/41 on the opening day, dismissing Rohit, Ajinkya Rahane, Shivam Dube and Hardik Tamore, using the moisture on a fresh wicket to great effect.

IPL: SKY boost for struggling Mumbai Indians

IPL: SKY boost for struggling Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

Suryakumar Yadav was back in the nets after a long injury lay-off.

Bhajji gives thumbs down to Wankhede wicket

Bhajji gives thumbs down to Wankhede wicket

Rediff.com30 Apr 2012

Despite Mumbai Indians registering a five-wicket victory over Deccan Chargers in an IPL match, in Mumbai, captain Harbhajan Singh was critical of the Wankhede Stadium pitch, saying that, "it was not a proper Twenty20 wicket".

PHOTOS: Team Piku spotted at Wankhede!

PHOTOS: Team Piku spotted at Wankhede!

Rediff.com15 May 2015

There was a dash of Bollywood to the IPL sizzling contest.

Can Gujarat Titans Go The Distance?

Can Gujarat Titans Go The Distance?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

On paper, the squad may not create too much optimism among fans but it still has a balanced look with a good mix of young players and experienced international names.

Atkinson satisfied with Wankhede, mum on Kotla

Atkinson satisfied with Wankhede, mum on Kotla

Rediff.com17 Feb 2010

Andy Atkinson, the International Crcket Council's chief pitch consultant, expressed satisfaction with the progress of work at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai but remained mum on Delhi's Ferozshah Kotla ground.