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Deshpande replaces Prof Shetty as MCA vice president

Deshpande replaces Prof Shetty as MCA vice president

Rediff.com31 Aug 2012

Prof Ratnakar Shetty was replaced by Vinod Deshpande as one of the two vice presidents of the Mumbai Cricket Association at its managing committee meeting in Mumbai.

'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".

Save Mumbai hockey, former Olympians appeal to Rijiju

Save Mumbai hockey, former Olympians appeal to Rijiju

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

Legendary Olympians urged the authorities concerned that Mumbai be allowed to continue in its present independent state with direct affiliation to Hockey India as a full member.

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.

Can't believe Hiken made corrupt approach: MCA

Can't believe Hiken made corrupt approach: MCA

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

'It's a shocking piece of news for me. We still can't believe that Hiken could be involved in such a thing,' said Mumbai Cricket Association joint-secretary, Dr PV Shetty.

BCCI left red-faced, state associations confused

BCCI left red-faced, state associations confused

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

The Board of Control for Cricket in India was left red-faced after a letter it sent to state associations on the upcoming annual domestic captain-coaches' conclave, to be held in Mumbai on February 28, carried a glaring error.

MCA chief Pawar to miss meeting to elect new BCCI president

MCA chief Pawar to miss meeting to elect new BCCI president

Rediff.com17 May 2016

Mumbai Cricket Association will be represented by its joint secretary P V Shetty at the Board of Control for Cricket in India's Special General Meeting in Mumbai on May 22 to elect its new president following the resignation of Shashank Manohar from the post last week.

MCA not concerned even if its players join ICPA

MCA not concerned even if its players join ICPA

Rediff.com13 May 2003

Mumbai Cricket Association on Tuesday said it was "not concerned" even if some of them joined the newly-formed union.

Umpires 'call' Sarandeep for second straight day

Umpires 'call' Sarandeep for second straight day

Rediff.com19 Nov 2009

Veteran off-spinner Sarandeep Singh was called for chucking by each of the two umpires in the Super League Group A match between Himachal Pradesh and Mumbai.

MCA asks BCCI to shift warm-up tie to DY Patil stadium

MCA asks BCCI to shift warm-up tie to DY Patil stadium

Rediff.com11 Oct 2012

The Mumbai Cricket Association has written to the BCCI requesting it to shift the visiting England team's second warm-up game from the Bandra Kurla Complex ground to D Y Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai mainly due to security concerns.

Cricket Buzz: BCCI extends Ratnakar Shetty's contract as GM

Cricket Buzz: BCCI extends Ratnakar Shetty's contract as GM

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

Chaudhary conveyed the message to Shetty through an e-mail.

Call for Boxing elections on September 25 in Mumbai

Call for Boxing elections on September 25 in Mumbai

Rediff.com5 Sep 2016

With a view to break the impasse over the governing of boxing in the country, newly-formed and registered Boxing Federation of India has called for elections in Mumbai on September 25.

Tendulkar gives pep talk to women's team ahead of SA series

Tendulkar gives pep talk to women's team ahead of SA series

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

Sachin Tendulkar on Monday gave a pep talk to members of the Indian women's cricket team, who will travel to South Africa for a gruelling ODI and T20 series.

Wankhede awaiting green signal from ICC: Rajput

Wankhede awaiting green signal from ICC: Rajput

Rediff.com10 Feb 2011

Mumbai Cricket Association is awaiting a go-ahead from the International Cricket Council (ICC) to conduct practice matches at the refurbished Wankhede Stadium, which is to host three World Cup ties, including the final on April 2.

Sachin back in the nets

Sachin back in the nets

Rediff.com10 May 2006

Pay Rs 120-cr dues or vacate Wankhede Stadium: Mah Govt tells MCA

Pay Rs 120-cr dues or vacate Wankhede Stadium: Mah Govt tells MCA

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

The Maharashtra government has sent a notice to the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) asking it to pay Rs 120 crore towards unpaid dues and lease renewal, failing which it will have to vacate premises of the iconic Wankhede Stadium.

IPL crowd capacity scaled up to 50 per cent

IPL crowd capacity scaled up to 50 per cent

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

The Maharashtra government had on Thursday decided to do away with all the COVID restrictions, from April 2 in the entire state.

I apologise for my misbehaviour at MCA: Shah Rukh

I apologise for my misbehaviour at MCA: Shah Rukh

Rediff.com28 May 2012

An ecstatic Kolkata Knight Riders owner Shah Rukh Khan on Sunday apologised for his misbehaviour with the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) officials at the Wankhede Stadium.

World Cup 2023: The Venues

World Cup 2023: The Venues

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

Check out the World Cup 2023 venues.

'Don't like this narrative of Yashasvi selling panipuris'

'Don't like this narrative of Yashasvi selling panipuris'

Rediff.com1 May 2023

Yashasvi Jaiswal's childhood coach Jwala Singh said the focus should be on the hardwork put in by the youngster and not his 'panipuri selling' story.

'Sachin is a perfect ambassador of game and role model'

'Sachin is a perfect ambassador of game and role model'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2013

Paying rich tributes to retiring batting great Sachin Tendulkar, Mumbai Cricket Association president and Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar has described him as the "perfect ambassador" for the sport and a "role model" for youngsters.

The problem areas for India ahead of T20 World Cup...

The problem areas for India ahead of T20 World Cup...

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

With Ravindra Jadeja unavailable because of injury, will India include the left-handed Rishabh Pant over Dinesh Karthik who is a designated finisher in the squad?

Uddhav defends 'patriot' use at INDIA rally speech in Mumbai

Uddhav defends 'patriot' use at INDIA rally speech in Mumbai

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

Thackeray had addressed the audience as his deshbhakt and deshpremi brothers and sisters" instead of the traditional invocation of "Hindu brothers and sisters" at the Shivaji Park gathering in Mumbai.

India have fantastic chance to lift World Cup: Vengsarkar

India have fantastic chance to lift World Cup: Vengsarkar

Rediff.com6 May 2019

Former India skipper Dilip Vengsarkar believes that the Virat-Kohli led team has a "fantastic chance" to lift the upcoming World Cup, which begins on May 30 in United Kingdom.

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.

Ranji cricketer DROPPED for black buck killing

Ranji cricketer DROPPED for black buck killing

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

The Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association (MPCA) has dropped all-rounder Rameez Khan from the Ranji trophy squad after he was arrested for allegedly killing a black buck in Sagar district in January.

DDCA to disburse IPL prize for best ground to its 112 staff

DDCA to disburse IPL prize for best ground to its 112 staff

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

The Delhi & Districts Cricket Association will disburse its entire IPL prize-money of Rs 12.5 lakh among its 112 groundsmen and chief curator Ankit Datta after getting the go-ahead from Justice Mukul Mudgal, who was its observer during the cash-rich Twenty20 league last season.

Does Anant Ambani Look Worried?

Does Anant Ambani Look Worried?

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

May we suggest that Rohit Sharma and his boys win their next three games -- against the Royal Chyallengers Bangalore (April 9), the Punjab Kings (April 13), both at the MCA and the Lucknow Super Giants (April 16) at the Brabourne stadium? That would be an apt gift for Mukesh Ambani's 65th birthday on April 19.

My role in BCCI is over, says Shirke after sacking

My role in BCCI is over, says Shirke after sacking

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

Sacked Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary Ajay Shirke on Monday said he is 'absolutely fine' with the Supreme Court order asking him to leave office but hopes that the BCCI does not lose its international standing owing to the administrative upheaval.

49 ODI Centuries: Record Stands Tall

49 ODI Centuries: Record Stands Tall

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

Among his many achievements, his 49 ODI centuries stand out as a testament to his mastery of the format.

Fit-again Hardik, Bhuvi, Dhawan to play in DY Patil T20 tournament

Fit-again Hardik, Bhuvi, Dhawan to play in DY Patil T20 tournament

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

Fit-again India all-rounder Hardik Pandya is attempting to make his comeback by taking part in the D Y Patil T20 tournament, starting in Mumbai, on Monday. Shikhar Dhawan and Bhuvneshwar Kumar are also on their road to recovery after sustaining injuries.

MCA to present Tendulkar 100 gold coins

MCA to present Tendulkar 100 gold coins

Rediff.com2 Apr 2012

The Mumbai Cricket Association will shower Sachin Tendulkar with a hundred gold coins to commemorate his fabulous feat of compiling 100 international centuries. The decision to felicitate the batting ace with 100 gold coins, worth around Rs 23-25 lakh, was taken by the MCA's managing committee, headed by Union Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh.

Gambhir's style is different from Dravid, but...: Rohit

Gambhir's style is different from Dravid, but...: Rohit

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

Gambhir had taken charge of the team in July and the team will be playing its first Test in his tenure.

Commentators' box to be named after late Bal Thackeray?

Commentators' box to be named after late Bal Thackeray?

Rediff.com13 May 2013

The Mumbai Cricket Association is likely to deliberate on the proposal received from a couple of its affiliated units to name the commentators' box at the Wankhede stadium after late Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray.

1st T20I: India continue unbeaten streak against WI

1st T20I: India continue unbeaten streak against WI

Rediff.com15 Dec 2024

With this, India bettered their highest-ever total against West Indies. Their previous best was 185/4 in November 2019 at Gros Islet.

Kohli to receive Polly Umrigar award; Ashwin bags Sardesai award

Kohli to receive Polly Umrigar award; Ashwin bags Sardesai award

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

The India captain will become the first Indian cricketer to be bestowed with the honour on three occasions.

Vengsarkar MCA chief selector

Vengsarkar MCA chief selector

Rediff.com3 Jul 2007

The others on the MCA selection panel, headed by Vengsarkar, are former Mumbai skipper Milind Rege, former off-spinner Kiran Mokashi and ex-pacer Abey Kuruvilla.

IPL fixing: MCA won't challenge BCCI's life ban on Chavan

IPL fixing: MCA won't challenge BCCI's life ban on Chavan

Rediff.com2 Aug 2015

The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) on Sunday decided not to challenge the Board of Control for Cricket in India-imposed life ban on tainted player Ankeet Chavan despite a Delhi Court dropping criminal charges against him

Peaceful anti-CAA protest at Wankhede

Peaceful anti-CAA protest at Wankhede

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

The Wankhede stadium in Mumbai was the stage to protest against the Citizenship Amendment Act and National Register of Citizens on Tuesday. Fans at the venue used the first One Day International between India and Australia to voice their concern over amended citizenship law in the country.

Pawar elected unopposed for two-year term

Pawar elected unopposed for two-year term

Rediff.com26 Sep 2006

The 77th Annual General Meeting of the BCCI is set to be a tame affair after reigning president and three of his confidantes were declared elected unopposed for a two-year term.