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Prithvi Shaw fails dope test; banned for eight months

Prithvi Shaw fails dope test; banned for eight months

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

India batsman Prithvi Shaw has been handed a back-dated eight-month suspension for a doping violation after ingesting a prohibited substance Terbutaline.

Will BCCI take action against Shastri for 'abusing' Mumbai curator?

Will BCCI take action against Shastri for 'abusing' Mumbai curator?

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

BCCI secretary Anurag Thakur on Monday said action will be taken against team director Ravi Shastri if he is found guilty of reportedly abusing Mumbai Cricket Association curator Sudhir Naik following India's defeat in the fifth and final One-Day International against South Africa on Sunday.

Buzz: Holding awarded Freedom of the City of London

Buzz: Holding awarded Freedom of the City of London

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

"The granting of the Freedom of the City of London recognises how they have added their voices to the growing global movement to stamp out racism."

India U-19 Asia Cup hero Ankolekar gets Mumbai call up

India U-19 Asia Cup hero Ankolekar gets Mumbai call up

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

The hero of India's Under-19 Asia Cup triumph Atharva Ankolekar has one more reason to celebrate as he has been named in the 17-member Mumbai squad for the upcoming Vijay Hazare ODI tournament.

Former stumper Dighe appointed as Mumbai coach

Former stumper Dighe appointed as Mumbai coach

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

Former Test stumper Sameer Dighe was on Friday named as the new coach of the Mumbai Ranji Trophy team for next season.

IPL 2020: Who is Tushar Deshpande?

IPL 2020: Who is Tushar Deshpande?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

Tushar Deshpande held his nerve to help fashion a 13-run victory for Delhi Capitals against Rajasthan Royals on Wednesday night.

PIX: Laxman inaugurates 'Mohammad Azharuddin stand' at HCA stadium

PIX: Laxman inaugurates 'Mohammad Azharuddin stand' at HCA stadium

Rediff.com7 Dec 2019

VVS Laxman inaugurated the newly-refurbished North Stand of the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in honour of former India captain and newly-elected Hyderabad Cricket Association president Mohammad Azharuddin.

Now, Gatting joins chorus against four-day Tests

Now, Gatting joins chorus against four-day Tests

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

Former England captain Mike Gatting joined cricketers opposing the idea of four-day Tests, insisting that chances of results are more in five days.

Here's what Tendulkar suggested to revive Mumbai's glory days

Here's what Tendulkar suggested to revive Mumbai's glory days

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

The master batsman made over 15 suggestions, and the prominent ones among them were no night-time travel, no bus journeys, and ensuring respectful exit for senior players.

Injured Dhawal to miss Mumbai's Ranji semi-final vs MP

Injured Dhawal to miss Mumbai's Ranji semi-final vs MP

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

Mumbai will be without injured pace bowler Dhawal Kulkarni for their Ranji Trophy semi-final against Madhya Pradesh, starting February 13, at Cuttack.

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.

Vijay Patil elected Mumbai CA chief; Azhar to represent Hyderabad

Vijay Patil elected Mumbai CA chief; Azhar to represent Hyderabad

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

Vaibhav Gehlot, son of Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, was elected president of the Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) as his panel swept all six posts in a tension-ridden election of the state body.

Bumrah to bowl at Indian net session to prove fitness

Bumrah to bowl at Indian net session to prove fitness

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah will bowl during net sessions with the Indian team before its second ODI against the West Indies in Visakhapatnam as part of his rehabilitation programme after recovering from a back injury.

IPL Extras: Miffed MCA officials hand over IPL accreditations

IPL Extras: Miffed MCA officials hand over IPL accreditations

Rediff.com11 May 2014

The officials of the MCA are miffed at the sudden decision of the Indian Premier League's Governing Council, handed over their IPL accreditations to the organisers.

Fit-again Shaw returns to action in Mushtaq Ali T20

Fit-again Shaw returns to action in Mushtaq Ali T20

Rediff.com16 Feb 2019

India international Ajinkya Rahane will lead the Mumbai team in the T20 tournament, which will be played in Indore from February 21 to 28.

India's oldest first-class cricketer Vasant Raiji no more

India's oldest first-class cricketer Vasant Raiji no more

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

Raiji, also a cricket historian and chartered accountant, was 13 when India played their first Test match at the Bombay Gymkhana in South Mumbai.

What is the controversy over Powar's appointment, Raman's exit

What is the controversy over Powar's appointment, Raman's exit

Rediff.com14 May 2021

Raman was removed by Lal and Naik's CAC, which reinstated Ramesh Powar, who was removed from the same post in 2018.

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.

MCA chief Pawar seeks explanation on IPL final snub

MCA chief Pawar seeks explanation on IPL final snub

Rediff.com11 May 2014

The Mumbai Cricket Association on Saturday was left red-faced after the final of the seventh edition of the Indian Premier League, to be played on June 1, was moved from Mumbai to Bangalore.

When Virat Kohli's hoardings were removed from Wankhede...

When Virat Kohli's hoardings were removed from Wankhede...

Rediff.com14 Nov 2013

Virat Kohli's prominent advertising billboards overshadowed the retiring Sachin Tendulkar's pictures, the MCA removed the rising star's hoardings from the Wankhede stadium.

MCA helped fulfill dream of playing for India: Tendulkar

MCA helped fulfill dream of playing for India: Tendulkar

Rediff.com12 Nov 2013

Sachin Tendulkar's home association - the Mumbai Cricket Association - paid tribute to the batting icon by renaming the MCA Sports Complex at Kandivali as the Sachin Tendulkar Gymkhana, in Mumbai, on Monday.

Ranji Trophy games to start late due to solar eclipse

Ranji Trophy games to start late due to solar eclipse

Rediff.com25 Dec 2019

The second day of the ongoing Ranji Trophy Group matches in Mumbai and Rajkot will start late by two hours from the regular time due to solar eclipse on Thursday. A source in the Mumbai Cricket Association confirmed the development after the opening day's play between Mumbai and Railways concluded at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

MCA objects to matches being directly allotted to CCI

MCA objects to matches being directly allotted to CCI

Rediff.com1 Oct 2013

The long-standing tussle between the Mumbai Cricket Association and Cricket Club of India, both affiliated units of the Board of Control for Cricket in India, came to the fore at last Sunday's Annual General Meeting of the Board following a suggestion to allot international matches directly to CCI.

Conflict case: CoA note defends Dravid with 'Raghuram Rajan example'

Conflict case: CoA note defends Dravid with 'Raghuram Rajan example'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

'The CoA feels that if David has declared and is not taking remuneration from India Cements, he is not in conflict'

Sachin Tendulkar receives award for fastest ton

Sachin Tendulkar receives award for fastest ton

Rediff.com29 May 2013

Senior cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, who played a crucial role in Mumbai's conquest of their 40th Ranji Trophy title this season, on Wednesday received award for striking the fastest century in the national championship at the annual awards function of Mumbai Cricket Association.

'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.

MCA's Kandivli ground to be named 'Sachin Tendulkar Gymkhana'

MCA's Kandivli ground to be named 'Sachin Tendulkar Gymkhana'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2013

Newly-elected MCA president Sharad Pawar announced that their swanky new clubhouse at Kandivli, in suburban Mumbai, will be named after the legendary cricketer, as 'Sachin Tendulkar Gymkhana', at a gala ceremony on November 11.

Second ODI against Windies moved out of Wankhede

Second ODI against Windies moved out of Wankhede

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

BCCI moves second ODI against Windies from Wankhede to CCI

New goal for Indian women's cricket team

New goal for Indian women's cricket team

Rediff.com13 Aug 2017

'Our goal is to win the next World Cup and we will surely win it'

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.

Naik appointed chairman of selectors of senior Mumbai team

Naik appointed chairman of selectors of senior Mumbai team

Rediff.com19 Jun 2013

The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) appointed former India opener and state captain Sudhir Naik as the chairman of the selection panel after national chief selector Sandeep Patil had resigned from the post in April.

I may be with some sports body in future: Sharad Pawar

I may be with some sports body in future: Sharad Pawar

Rediff.com8 Jun 2013

NCP president Sharad Pawar fuelled further speculation on getting back into cricket administration when he said that he may be "in some sports body in the future".

Injured Rohit, Dhawal out of Deodhar Trophy

Injured Rohit, Dhawal out of Deodhar Trophy

Rediff.com10 Mar 2013

West Zone will be without key players Rohit Sharma and Dhawal Kulkarni in their D B Deodhar Trophy campaign after injuries ruled them out of the One-day tournament, which started on Sunday in Guwahati.

Get Manjrekar back as commentator: MCA official to BCCI

Get Manjrekar back as commentator: MCA official to BCCI

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

Mumbai Cricket Association's members are unhappy with the treatment meted out to former India player Sanjay Manjrekar, who has been sacked as the commentator.

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.

Spotted: Sachin Tendulkar

Spotted: Sachin Tendulkar

Rediff.com22 Sep 2009

Reader Kamlesh Suvarna sent us this photograph.

PIX: Tearful Tendulkar bids Achrekar Sir final goodbye

PIX: Tearful Tendulkar bids Achrekar Sir final goodbye

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

The Dronacharya awardee was given a guard of honour by young cricketers on way to the crematorium.

Gavaskar, Tendulkar on how to improve Mumbai cricket

Gavaskar, Tendulkar on how to improve Mumbai cricket

Rediff.com6 May 2019

Sunil Gavaskar and Sachin Tendulkar believe that the T20 Mumbai League will benefit the youngsters in the city and also them give them an opportunity to catch the attention of the IPL teams.

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.

Don't allow SRK inside Wankhede: MCA tells Mumbai Police

Don't allow SRK inside Wankhede: MCA tells Mumbai Police

Rediff.com6 May 2013

The Mumbai Cricket Association informed a local police station to prevent Kolkata Knight Riders principal owner Shah Rukh from entering the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai, when his team takes on Mumbai Indians, on Tuesday.