News for 'Wankhede Stadium'

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.

What is Krunal doing to Pollard?

What is Krunal doing to Pollard?

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

Nothing could cheer Pollard who looked dejected as he walked off the field after a struggling 19 from 20 balls, failing to produce the fireworks at the end.

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.

Red-hot India take on struggling Sri Lanka at Wankhede

Red-hot India take on struggling Sri Lanka at Wankhede

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

Sri Lanka are no pushovers but they have faltered more often than not in this World Cup after an superlative show in the qualification round.

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.

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.

'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

Media box at Wankhede to be named after Bal Thackeray

Media box at Wankhede to be named after Bal Thackeray

Rediff.com29 May 2013

The media box at the Wankhede stadium, Mumbai will be named after the late Shiv Sena supremo Balasaheb Thackeray, Mumbai Cricket Association announced.

Suhana Khan Cheers KKR

Suhana Khan Cheers KKR

Rediff.com2 Apr 2022

'Welcome back my friend @Russell12A so long since saw the ball fly so high!!! It takes a life of its own when U hit it Man! And @y_umesh wow!'

Bounce and turn await India, West Indies at Wankhede

Bounce and turn await India, West Indies at Wankhede

Rediff.com20 Nov 2011

The Wankhede Stadium track will be unlike the slow and low pitches seen in the first two Tests between India and the West Indies at Delhi and Kolkata, which drew a lot of criticism, and the bounce would be consistent throughout the match, said pitch curator Sudhir Naik.

'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.'

Hip Hip Hooray For The Mumbaikar Spirit

Hip Hip Hooray For The Mumbaikar Spirit

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

This was the first time I was shooting a victory parade for the Indian cricket team and as a cricket fan this was one of the coolest assignments I have had by far.

'Mumbai's Success Depends On Rohit'

'Mumbai's Success Depends On Rohit'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

'You need a 400-run season from Rohit Sharma. 15s and 20s converted into 40s and 60s.'

Expect a slow turner at the Wankhede, says curator

Expect a slow turner at the Wankhede, says curator

Rediff.com21 Oct 2011

With spin the chink in England's armoury, it seems their misery on the tour of India will continue in Mumbai as well. Compared to the sporting track on offer during the World Cup final, the one at the Wankhede stadium, which hosts Sunday's fourth ODI in the five-match series, wears a dry and slower look.

'Took me years to find myself in IPL'

'Took me years to find myself in IPL'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

Devdutt Padikkal, the young Indian batter, spoke about the challenges of constantly shifting teams in the IPL, saying it delayed his growth as a cricketer.

MCA wants to name Wankhede media box after Bal Thackeray

MCA wants to name Wankhede media box after Bal Thackeray

Rediff.com14 May 2013

The Mumbai Cricket Association's Managing Committee on Tuesday decided to contact the family of late Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray and seek their consent to name the media box at the Wankhede Stadium after him.

Rickelton, SKY, Angrish? Who Batted Best?

Rickelton, SKY, Angrish? Who Batted Best?

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

Which batter impressed most at the Wankhede on Monday? Vote!

Khan Brothers: 'Sher bhooka hai!'

Khan Brothers: 'Sher bhooka hai!'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Musheer became the youngest Mumbai batter to score a century in a Ranji Trophy final, surpassing Tendulkar's record.

Wankhede row: Cops yet to get footage of SRK brawl

Wankhede row: Cops yet to get footage of SRK brawl

Rediff.com18 May 2012

Mumbai city police are awaiting video footage that captured the fracas involving Bollywood star and IPL team Kolkata Knight Riders co-owner Shah Rukh Khan and officials of the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) at Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday night.

Tendulkar helped me stay focused in the noisy stadium: Pujara

Tendulkar helped me stay focused in the noisy stadium: Pujara

Rediff.com15 Nov 2013

Sachin Tendulkar's sparkling half-century was the highlight of India's dominating performance as the hosts closed in on another crushing victory over West Indies, on Day 2 of the second and final Test at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, on Friday.

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.

Gavaskar on pitch row: 'Stop taking potshots at India'

Gavaskar on pitch row: 'Stop taking potshots at India'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

The legendary Sunil Gavaskar dismissed conspiracy theories around the pitch for the World Cup semi-final between India and New Zealand, asking the "morons" to shut up and stop taking potshots at the hosts.

'Never take away a World Cup final from Mumbai'

'Never take away a World Cup final from Mumbai'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray on Friday said the grand welcome accorded to the T20 World Cup winning Indian cricket team in Mumbai was also a message to the BCCI to never take away the final match of a major tournament from the country's financial capital.

11 injured during Team India's victory parade in Mumbai

11 injured during Team India's victory parade in Mumbai

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

Nine were admitted to the state-run GT Hospital for suffering injuries or complaining of breathing difficulties due to excessive crowding.

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.

'Heartening to see Rohit batting the way he has'

'Heartening to see Rohit batting the way he has'

Rediff.com18 May 2024

Rohit Sharma's return to form might have come too late for Mumbai Indians, but it augurs well for him and the Indian team heading into the T20 World Cup next month, feels the legendary Sunil Gavaskar.

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.

'We want to repeat this performance in the coming years'

'We want to repeat this performance in the coming years'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Mumbai Ranji Trophy captain Ajinkya Rahane has praised the BCCI 'for giving importance to domestic cricket.'

'Sachin is destined to score 100th ton at Wankhede'

'Sachin is destined to score 100th ton at Wankhede'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2011

Former India skipper Ajit Wadekar has voiced confidence that Sachin Tendulkar will score his hundredth century at the Wankhede stadium, saying it was the batting maestro's 'destiny' to achieve the feat at his home ground.

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.

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

Here's why Suryakumar won't play MI's season opener...

Here's why Suryakumar won't play MI's season opener...

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

Suryakumar, who has been out of action since December, had a fitness test at the NCA on Tuesday but PTI understands that the 33-year-old needs "further assessment".

'Meeting you has been a dream for everyone'

'Meeting you has been a dream for everyone'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

'I'm confident that this interaction will elevate the team's spirits and instill a great deal of positivity.'

Arshdeep eager to help create legacy for Punjab Kings

Arshdeep eager to help create legacy for Punjab Kings

Rediff.com1 Jun 2025

Arshdeep spoke on handling pressure, saying that he feels good to be trusted by his team during pressure situations, and the responsibility is enjoyed.

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.

IPL: How Pune Supergiant did Mumbai in at the Wankhede

IPL: How Pune Supergiant did Mumbai in at the Wankhede

Rediff.com25 Apr 2017

Pune ended MI's six-match winning streak with a three-run win.

Oscar Winner At The IPL!

Oscar Winner At The IPL!

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

Oscar winner Guneet Monga's first IPL experience.

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.

Ranji Trophy: Wankhede, Eden Gardens to host quarter-finals

Ranji Trophy: Wankhede, Eden Gardens to host quarter-finals

Rediff.com1 Jan 2014

The Cricket Board has decided on the venues of the four Ranji Trophy quarterfinal games irrespective of who, from among the contestants, advance to the knockout stage of the tournament from the league phase that on Thursday.

Harmanpreet hails team's collective effort in Aus win

Harmanpreet hails team's collective effort in Aus win

Rediff.com24 Dec 2023

Kaur credited their bowling coach's advice on taking wickets without being defensive, acknowledging its positive impact.