News for 'Wankhede'

What Makes Jadeja So Special?

What Makes Jadeja So Special?

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

'He left no doubt as to who the best performer of the match was, took a couple of catches, got three wickets, and gave an all-round performance.'

Mumbai Cricket Association lifts Shah Rukh's Wankhede stadium ban

Mumbai Cricket Association lifts Shah Rukh's Wankhede stadium ban

Rediff.com2 Aug 2015

The Bollywood star was banned for five years in 2012 from entering the Wankhede stadium following a fracas with MCA officials after the Indian Premier League match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Mumbai Indians.

'Drunk' SRK abuses, attacks MCA officials at Wankhede

'Drunk' SRK abuses, attacks MCA officials at Wankhede

Rediff.com17 May 2012

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan got into an ugly spat with the Mumbai Cricket Association officials at the end of the IPL match between Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders in Mumbai, on Wednesday.

'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.'

Harbhajan advises 'tired' Siraj to take rest

Harbhajan advises 'tired' Siraj to take rest

Rediff.com13 Apr 2024

Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh feels Royal Challengers Bengaluru struggling speedster Mohammed Siraj should be rested so that he can regain his form.

Is Suryakumar Yadav better than AB de Villiers?

Is Suryakumar Yadav better than AB de Villiers?

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

The 33-year-old is virtually assured of his place in the India squad for the T20 World Cup in the US and West Indies but was out for a duck in his first match of the season against Delhi Capitals on Sunday.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Will Langer take up an offer as India Head Coach?

Will Langer take up an offer as India Head Coach?

Rediff.com18 May 2024

Being India head coach is one of the biggest assignments in the cricket world, and former Australia head coach Justin Langer believes it could be very exhausting if the timing isn't right for the incumbent.

PIX: LSG end season with dominant win; MI finish last

PIX: LSG end season with dominant win; MI finish last

Rediff.com18 May 2024

Scenes from the IPL match between the Mumbai Indians and the Lucknow Super Giants at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai on Friday.

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.

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.

Can Suryakumar help Mumbai Indians arrest poor run?

Can Suryakumar help Mumbai Indians arrest poor run?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

A fit-again Suryakumar Yadav will be expected to immediately deliver the goods when faltering Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals lock horns in a bid to arrest their slide in their Indian Premier League clash here on Sunday.

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.

Will KL Rahul step down from LSG captaincy?

Will KL Rahul step down from LSG captaincy?

Rediff.com9 May 2024

All but out of contention for the IPL play-offs, KL Rahul's future as Lucknow Super Giants skipper is uncertain for the remaining two games after the team received a pasting at the hands of Sunrisers Hyderabad at home on Wednesday.

IPL 2024: Captain Pandya's form mirrors MI's woes

IPL 2024: Captain Pandya's form mirrors MI's woes

Rediff.com18 May 2024

Hardik Pandya had a below-par season in IPL 2024, scoring 216 runs at an average of 18 and taking 11 wickets at an economy rate of 10.75.

Dhoni's Unmatched Popularity

Dhoni's Unmatched Popularity

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

After the Chennai Super Kings's seven wicket win over the Mumbai Indians on Saturday, April 8, 2023, the ground staff at the Wankhede stadium requested Dhoni for a photograph.

Ranji Final: Vidarbha fight back but Mumbai set for win

Ranji Final: Vidarbha fight back but Mumbai set for win

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

A defiant Vidarbha prolonged Mumbai's wait for a 42nd Ranji Trophy title as they took the final to the fifth and final day.

Mumbai Indians' Karthik slams Wankhede pitch

Mumbai Indians' Karthik slams Wankhede pitch

Rediff.com10 May 2012

The pitch at the Wankhede Stadium for the current IPL edition came under the scanner again when Mumbai Indians 'keeper- batsman Dinesh Karthik compared the conditions to a Test match after they slumped to a nine-wicket defeat against Royal Challengers Bangalore.

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.

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.

'Johnson, Hodge taunted Wankhede fans'

'Johnson, Hodge taunted Wankhede fans'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2007

The two Aussie players allegedly incited the crowd during the seventh ODI in Mumbai on Wednesday.

'You are truly god's child'

'You are truly god's child'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

'Utterly grateful to Him for blessing me with your love and to watch you grow from strength to strength and achieve all that you have, and will, being honest to yourself and to the sport always.'

MI vs RR: Who Played The Best Knock?

MI vs RR: Who Played The Best Knock?

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

Did Riyan Parag steal the show?

Struggling MI look for happy homecoming vs RR

Struggling MI look for happy homecoming vs RR

Rediff.com31 Mar 2024

Mumbai Indians have once again made a familiar disappointing start to their IPL campaign as they lost their first two matches.

'Is Shah Rukh So Stupid?'

'Is Shah Rukh So Stupid?'

Rediff.com20 May 2023

'When his son was jailed, he contacted no one to get Aryan out.'

Spotted: Spider-Man, Iron Man at Wankhede Stadium!

Spotted: Spider-Man, Iron Man at Wankhede Stadium!

Rediff.com27 Apr 2013

Spider-Man and Iron Man unite at Wankhede on Saturday!

Revisiting the 1987 WC semis: A tearful Maninder, an upset Azhar

Revisiting the 1987 WC semis: A tearful Maninder, an upset Azhar

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

'People till date say Gooch swept us out of the game. But if anyone watches that game, you will see that there were times when he was beaten for turn and the ball missed the stumps by a whisker. There were times he missed some straight balls going for sweep but in the pre-DRS days, you didn't get front-foot LBW in those days.'

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

Will Wankhede host Tendulkar's 200th Test?

Will Wankhede host Tendulkar's 200th Test?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2013

Speculations are rife that Sachin Tendulkar could get a chance to play the historic 200th Test match of his career in front of his home crowd at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai later this year, but Mumbai Cricket Association officials are not yet rejoicing.

Wankhede stadium gets fire dept NOC

Wankhede stadium gets fire dept NOC

Rediff.com22 Feb 2011

The revamped Wankhede stadium, which recently came under the scanner of the fire department for not following safety norms, received a no-objection certificate (NOC) from the Mumbai Fire Brigade on Tuesday to stage World Cup matches.

Why Australia coach 'camped out' at Wankhede

Why Australia coach 'camped out' at Wankhede

Rediff.com12 Jan 2020

Kane Richardson says coach Andrew McDonald 'camped out' at the Wankhede Stadium on Saturday night to check on dew

Wankhede pitch looks different, says Mahela

Wankhede pitch looks different, says Mahela

Rediff.com31 Mar 2011

The Wankhede stadium track for Saturday's all-Asian World Cup final between India and Sri Lanka appears totally different from the one on which his team played New Zealand earlier in the tournament, says Sri Lanka's senior batsman Mahela Jayawardene.

11 Best Spells of IPL 2024

11 Best Spells of IPL 2024

Rediff.com21 May 2024

A look at the XI Best Spells of the league stages of IPL 2024.

'Still get goosebumps...': Yuvi, Raina recall 2011 World Cup glory

'Still get goosebumps...': Yuvi, Raina recall 2011 World Cup glory

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

Yuvraj took to his social media handle on 'X', sharing a video featuring some of the best moments of himself and the Indian team in the tournament.

Chahal's focus should be on RR, World Cup will follow

Chahal's focus should be on RR, World Cup will follow

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

'If your team is successful, you are in a winning team, selections and rewards come from that'

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.

'Sachin's cricketing career will come a complete circle at Wankhede'

'Sachin's cricketing career will come a complete circle at Wankhede'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2013

Former captain Sunil Gavaskar has said he wants Sachin Tendulkar to end his illustrious Test career with a bang by scoring a big ton in his last match in Mumbai next month.