News for 'Wankhede Stadium'

PIX: Shami, Siraj fire India to thumping win!

PIX: Shami, Siraj fire India to thumping win!

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

K L Rahul struck an unbeaten 75 to anchor their nervy chase against Australia in a low-scoring contest and secure a five-wicket win in the opening one-day international.

HCA chief Azharuddin offers to host IPL games in Hyderabad

HCA chief Azharuddin offers to host IPL games in Hyderabad

Rediff.com4 Apr 2021

Hyderabad Cricket Association president Mohammed Azharuddin offered to host IPL matches in Hyderabad in case they are shifted out of COVID-hit Mumbai.

Davis Cup at Wankhede or hockey matches at Eden Gardens?

Davis Cup at Wankhede or hockey matches at Eden Gardens?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

If the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) decides to follow the recommendations on reforms suggested by the Justice RM Lodha committee, one could soon find stadiums in Pune, Nagpur, and Rajkot hosting Indian hockey team's 'Test' matches or tennis team's Davis Cup games.

Rahane fined Rs 12 lakh for slow-over rate against MI

Rahane fined Rs 12 lakh for slow-over rate against MI

Rediff.com14 May 2018

The Rahane-led side outclassed the depending champions Mumbai Indians by seven wickets on Sunday, courtesy a whirlwind unbeaten 94 by opener Jos Buttler who stuck his fifth consecutive fifty in the tournament.

Preity Zinta files molestation case against Ness Wadia

Preity Zinta files molestation case against Ness Wadia

Rediff.com14 Jun 2014

Bollywood actress Preity Zinta, who is also co-owner of Kings XI Punjab cricket team, has filed a police complaint against her former boyfriend and businessman Ness Wadia, alleging that he molested, abused and threatened her inside Wankhede stadium in South Mumbai.

Top Performer: Liam Livingstone

Top Performer: Liam Livingstone

Rediff.com23 May 2022

Liam Livingstone's unbeaten 49* came off a mere 22 balls as he guided his team past the finish line with just under five overs to spare.

T20 WC: Drop in pitches to be used for US games, fan infrastructure rented from Las Vegas F1

T20 WC: Drop in pitches to be used for US games, fan infrastructure rented from Las Vegas F1

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

Temporary drop-in pitches prepared by Adelaide Oval curator Damian Hough will be used for the upcoming T20 World Cup games in the USA with the ICC building a temporary seating gallery of 34,000 capacity for the marquee game between India and Pakistan in New York on June 9.

PIX: Arshdeep, Curran shine as Punjab Kings pip Mumbai

PIX: Arshdeep, Curran shine as Punjab Kings pip Mumbai

Rediff.com23 Apr 2023

Punjab Kings got back to winning ways with a 13-run victory over Mumbai Indians in a high-scoring IPL 2023 match.

ICC inspects venues ahead of ODI World Cup

ICC inspects venues ahead of ODI World Cup

Rediff.com29 Jul 2023

Ahead of the ODI World Cup, an inspection team from the International Cricket Council is checking the readiness of venues that will host the quadrennial extravaganza in October-November this year.

3 Balls, 3 Runouts As DC Commit Harakiri

3 Balls, 3 Runouts As DC Commit Harakiri

Rediff.com14 Apr 2025

Delhi Capitals committed harakiri in what seemed like an easy run chase against Mumbai Indians to slump to their first defeat in IPL 2025 at the Arun Jaitley stadium in Delhi on Sunday, April 13, 2025.

Chahal second-fastest to scalp 150 wickets in IPL

Chahal second-fastest to scalp 150 wickets in IPL

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

Chahal's four-wicket haul and pacer Kuldeep Sen's sensational final over helped Rajasthan Royals defend the 166-run target against Lucknow Super Giants to register a three-run win.

Athiya, Sunil Shetty cheer Rahul, LSG

Athiya, Sunil Shetty cheer Rahul, LSG

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

The Shettys, who had hoped to see Rahul rock and roll, must have been disappointed to see him bowled by Trent Boult for a golden duck.

Dissenting Rohit Sharma docked 50 per cent of his match fee

Dissenting Rohit Sharma docked 50 per cent of his match fee

Rediff.com25 Apr 2017

Rohit admitted to the Level 1 offence 2.1.5 of the IPL Code of Conduct for Players and Team Officials.

Morgan fined Rs 12 lakh for KKR's slow over-rate

Morgan fined Rs 12 lakh for KKR's slow over-rate

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

This was KKR's first offence of the season under the IPL's Code of Conduct relating to minimum over-rate offences.

'Dot balls are huge in T20'; RCB wants more of them!

'Dot balls are huge in T20'; RCB wants more of them!

Rediff.com17 Apr 2022

Pacer Josh Hazlewood expressed happiness after his three-wicket haul helped Royal Challengers Bangalore bet Delhi Capitals by 16 runs in the IPL match at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday.

Kaul reprimanded for breaching IPL code of conduct

Kaul reprimanded for breaching IPL code of conduct

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

Kaul has been in fine form so far in the season, taking nine wickets in six games.

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.

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.

The Ambanis Are All Smiles

The Ambanis Are All Smiles

Rediff.com13 May 2022

Akash Ambani and Shloka Mehta Ambani finally have something to smile about.

Will Warner Be Match-Ready?

Will Warner Be Match-Ready?

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

Warner will be examined by the Australian medical staff after batting in the nets before a final call is made on his availability for the series.

Joy for Goenka; despair for Jindal

Joy for Goenka; despair for Jindal

Rediff.com2 May 2022

RPSG Group Chairman Sanjiv Goenka enjoyed himself as his newly acquired Lucknow team won by six runs to inch closer to the play-offs while JSW Group's MD and Chairman Sajjan Jindal saw his Delhi team slip to their fifth loss from nine games.

Welcome to the biggest party in India; it's still on!

Welcome to the biggest party in India; it's still on!

Rediff.com15 Nov 2013

Gauri Ghadi joins the craziest celebrations at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai to bid farewell to the man who has given the city some of its happiest moments.

KKR pacer Umesh Yadav hits the 'Purple' patch

KKR pacer Umesh Yadav hits the 'Purple' patch

Rediff.com2 Apr 2022

Umesh Yadav is the new Purple Cap holder in Indian Premier League 2022. The Kolkata Knight Riders pacer achieved the feat after Friday's match against Punjab Kings at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai, swelling his wicket-haul to eight from three matches.

HC questions Maha Govt over waiver of arrears during IPL

HC questions Maha Govt over waiver of arrears during IPL

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

The bench was hearing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging the State Government's decision to retrospectively reduce the rate of police protection provided during the IPL matches. The PIL was filed by RTI Activist Anil Galgali.

Lucknow captain Rahul fined for slow over rate

Lucknow captain Rahul fined for slow over rate

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

It was KL Rahul's second over rate offence of the season.

IPL Poll: PBKS vs CSK: Who will win?

IPL Poll: PBKS vs CSK: Who will win?

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

Game 8 in IPL 2021 will see the Punjab Kings take on the Chennai Super Kings at Mumbai.

Dhoni's CSK gear up for IPL in Surat

Dhoni's CSK gear up for IPL in Surat

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

Defending champions Chennai Super Kings kicked off their preparations for the upcoming IPL as the team started training in Surat.

Injury blow: Is Shubha Satheesh out of Australia Test?

Injury blow: Is Shubha Satheesh out of Australia Test?

Rediff.com16 Dec 2023

India Women batter Shubha Satheesh has suffered both fracture and dislocation to her finger, informed captain Harmanpreet Kaur on Saturday, which has made her a doubtful starter for the Test match against Australia to be played next week.

Back among the runs, SKY puts fans at ease

Back among the runs, SKY puts fans at ease

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

Suryakumar Yadav ended that slump at the Wankhede Stadium, smashing 43 runs off 25 balls in Mumbai's successful chase against KKR in Mumbai on Sunday.

A Day Of Firsts For Arjun, Iyer, SKY, Duan!

A Day Of Firsts For Arjun, Iyer, SKY, Duan!

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

It was a memorable day for a couple of Mumbai Indians players who made their IPL debuts.

I saw 'God' bat today; He is so 'real', so 'ordinary'!

I saw 'God' bat today; He is so 'real', so 'ordinary'!

Rediff.com14 Nov 2013

Prasanna Zore, like many fans, was there at the Wankhede stadium on the opening day of the second Test between India and the West Indies to see 'God' play one final time.

Pandya hails Dhoni's behind-the-scenes role

Pandya hails Dhoni's behind-the-scenes role

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

CSK have a man behind stumps telling them what's working: Hardik Pandya pats MS Dhoni

MI's prospects brighten with Rohit Sharma's return to form: Shastri

MI's prospects brighten with Rohit Sharma's return to form: Shastri

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

Ravi Shastri feels Rohit Sharma's return to form augurs well for five-time champions Mumbai Indians

IPL 2022: BCCI felicitates India's Tokyo Olympic Stars

IPL 2022: BCCI felicitates India's Tokyo Olympic Stars

Rediff.com26 Mar 2022

Neeraj Chopra, who won India's maiden athletic Gold on his Olympic debut, was awarded a cash prize of Rs 1 Crore by the BCCI

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.

Gavaskar has a suggestion for Dhoni...

Gavaskar has a suggestion for Dhoni...

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

In the two innings he has batted in IPL 2023, Dhoni has come out at No. 8 and returned with scores of 14* (7) vs Gujarat Titans and 3-ball 12 against Lucknow Super Giants.

Mushtaq Ali T20s: Sreesanth impresses; Delhi thrash Mumbai

Mushtaq Ali T20s: Sreesanth impresses; Delhi thrash Mumbai

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

Fast bowler Shanthakumaran Sreesanth impressed on his return to competitive after a long wait of seven years, with figures of 1/29 as Kerala outclassed Puducherry by six wickets in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy T20 match, at the Wankhede Stadium, in Mumbai, in Monday.

India meet Windies in ICC women's World Cup opener

India meet Windies in ICC women's World Cup opener

Rediff.com3 Dec 2012

Hosts India open their campaign in the ICC women's World Cup against the West Indies at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai on January 31, next year. The tournament, which features the world's top eight women's teams, will be held across five venues in Mumbai from January 31 to February 17.

Check out the new format for IPL 2022

Check out the new format for IPL 2022

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

The 15th edition of the Indian Premier League will be played across four venues in Mumbai and Pune with the 10 teams divided in two groups, the BCCI said on Friday.

Fans will start loving Hardik again: Kishan

Fans will start loving Hardik again: Kishan

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

MI opener Ishan Kishan highlighted Indian fans' tendency to recognise the hard work of a cricketer, irrespective of their personal feelings towards one.