News for 'wankhede-stadium'

MCA keen to resume cricket in COVID-hit Mumbai

MCA keen to resume cricket in COVID-hit Mumbai

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has written to Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray requesting the government to issue necessary guidelines for training resumption after three-month lockdown due to COVID-19 pandemic. While some top players like Shardul Thakur resumed outdoor training at a local ground at Boisar in Maharashtra's Palghar district, India vice-captain Rohit Sharma also had his first stint of training outdoors having followed the gym routine prepared by trainer Nick Webb.

Minister makes U-turn after declaring Sri Lanka sold 2011 World Cup

Minister makes U-turn after declaring Sri Lanka sold 2011 World Cup

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

Former sports minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage has alleged that his country 'sold' the game to India, a claim that was ridiculed by former captains Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene who demanded evidence from him.

BJP govt's swearing-in at Wankhede cost Rs 98.33 lakh, reveals RTI

BJP govt's swearing-in at Wankhede cost Rs 98.33 lakh, reveals RTI

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

The swearing-in ceremony of the Bharatiya Janata Party's first government in Maharashtra at Wankhede stadium in Mumbai last year cost Rs 98.33 lakh, an RTI query has revealed.

Rana hoping to be the perfect anchor to secure KKR

Rana hoping to be the perfect anchor to secure KKR

Rediff.com3 May 2022

Kolkata Knight Riders batter Nitish Rana said having plied his trade in the IPL for considerable number of years, he is now trying to adapt to the role of an anchor, which was on full display against Rajasthan Royals in Mumbai on Monday night.

Turning Point: Rahul-Hooda Stand

Turning Point: Rahul-Hooda Stand

Rediff.com2 May 2022

K L Rahul and Deepak Hooda's half-century steered the Lucknow Giants to a six-run victory against the Delhi Capitals.

CSK vs PBKS: Turning Point: Rishi Holds Nerve Vs Dhoni

CSK vs PBKS: Turning Point: Rishi Holds Nerve Vs Dhoni

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

'It's still a bit nerve-wracking when you're bowling at M S Dhoni, and there's not one red shirt in the crowd, only yellow shirts chanting his name.'

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.

Top Performer: Rahul, The Super Giant

Top Performer: Rahul, The Super Giant

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

Rahul started off slow, played good cricketing shots, built good partnerships along the way and then went on the offensive in the closing stages

Will Wankhede get additional water supply during IPL? HC asks BMC

Will Wankhede get additional water supply during IPL? HC asks BMC

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

The court asked the civic body to file an affidavit on this.

The Wait Continues For Tendulkar Jr

The Wait Continues For Tendulkar Jr

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

Fingers crossed, Arjun could make his debut against the Lucknow Super Giants at the Wankhede stadium on Sunday, which, as it happens, is his pater's 49th birthday.

India's Test specialists toil in Mumbai ahead of NZ Tests

India's Test specialists toil in Mumbai ahead of NZ Tests

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

India's Test specialists, including senior speedster Ishant Sharma, toiled hard at the nets on the second day of the short camp in Mumbai on Tuesday as they braced up for the upcoming Test series against New Zealand.

Azhar backs Pant to become future India captain

Azhar backs Pant to become future India captain

Rediff.com31 Mar 2021

Azharuddin, who played 334 ODIs and 99 Tests for India, on Wednesday said he won't be surprised if selectors see Pant as an option for Indian captaincy in the near future.

'Let there be some cacophony': HC junks PIL on noise during IPL

'Let there be some cacophony': HC junks PIL on noise during IPL

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

According to the petition, during the 2013 IPL, the matches held in Pune and Mumbai began at 8 pm and went on till midnight, including the prize distribution ceremony.

Has Jadeja Fallen Out With CSK?

Has Jadeja Fallen Out With CSK?

Rediff.com13 May 2022

Some claim that Jadeja is a victim of CSK's internal politics, just like Suresh Raina.

Is Kuldeep Sen the next Bumrah?

Is Kuldeep Sen the next Bumrah?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

'I just want to say how impressed everyone, especially I am, with how Kuldeep Sen handled his first #IPL2022 game; how he bowled, how he thinks. He bowled the hardest over under pressure and did an excellent job for us.'

Shah Rukh Khan wins Wankhede brawl case, cops say he was not drunk

Shah Rukh Khan wins Wankhede brawl case, cops say he was not drunk

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, who is also the co-owner of Indian Premier League franchise Kolkata Knight Riders was given a clean chit by Mumbai police on Tuesday in connection with a brawl at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai after an IPL match in 2012. Following the incident, the Mumbai Cricket Association had imposed a five-year ban on Khan which was lifted last year.

Top Performer: Jadeja's all-round heroics

Top Performer: Jadeja's all-round heroics

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

The match looked like a Jadeja vs RCB contest. What an all-round show!

KKR skipper Shreyas Iyer wants to be 'players' captain'

KKR skipper Shreyas Iyer wants to be 'players' captain'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2022

This will be Shreya's second stint as captain as he had led Delhi Capitals from 2018 to 2020.

IPL 2022: Who Will Make The Playoffs?

IPL 2022: Who Will Make The Playoffs?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

>With 40 out of 70 IPL 2022 games completed, the crucial playoff spots are slowly starting to take shape. Shailesh Karkera finds out how teams may fare in the crucial second half of IPL 2022.

IPL 2023: The Best Ever!

IPL 2023: The Best Ever!

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

IPL can be truly said to have come of age. It is now more Indian than ever before. Teams often fielded fewer than the four allowed foreign players. Indian batters and bowlers were simply better in performance, consistency and reliability, points out Shreekant Sambrani.

India coach Shastri can't wait to watch this IPL clash!

India coach Shastri can't wait to watch this IPL clash!

Rediff.com10 Apr 2021

India head coach Ravi Shastri is eagerly waiting to see the much-awaited clash between Mahendra Singh Dhoni's CSK and Rishabh Pant's Delhi Capitals, to be played at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday.

CSK-PBKS: Top Performer: Shikhar Dhawan

CSK-PBKS: Top Performer: Shikhar Dhawan

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

Dhawan struck a mature unbeaten 88 to help Punjab Kings beat CSK

Syed Mushtaq Ali: Food quality improves after teams step in

Syed Mushtaq Ali: Food quality improves after teams step in

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

Mumbai team manager Armann Malik said that the issue has been sorted after he initiated a meeting with the hotel chef.

Proud to see how Team India has grown: Gary Kirsten

Proud to see how Team India has grown: Gary Kirsten

Rediff.com2 Apr 2021

'Thank you @incredibleindia for all the wonderful memories'

New Zealand have self-belief to upset India, says Patel

New Zealand have self-belief to upset India, says Patel

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

New Zealand are confident they can pull off an upset win against hosts India in the second and final Test in Mumbai to complete a historic series victory, the team's leading spinner Ajaz Patel said.

On your marks, get set..for IPL 2022

On your marks, get set..for IPL 2022

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

Champions CSK will kick off the 15th edition of the IPL against former winners KKR

Top Performer: Jos Buttler

Top Performer: Jos Buttler

Rediff.com23 Apr 2022

Buttler currently stands atop the highest IPL 2022 run-getters list with 491 from seven games at an average of 81.83.

PIX: Delhi's Ponting, Pant, Ashwin assemble in Mumbai

PIX: Delhi's Ponting, Pant, Ashwin assemble in Mumbai

Rediff.com29 Mar 2021

Delhi Capitals head coach Ricky Ponting along with a few players including senior off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, all-rounder Axar Patel, batsman Shimron Hetmyer and pacer Chris Woakes, checked in to their team hotel in Mumbai on Monday ahead of the 14th edition of the IPL, starting next month.

IPL: What Delhi must do after 'being blown out of the park'

IPL: What Delhi must do after 'being blown out of the park'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2022

Delhi Capitals head coach Ricky Ponting feels his team needs to improve in all aspects of the game after its third defeat in five games in the ongoing Indian Premier League.

SPOTTED! Parineeti Chopra at IPL 10

SPOTTED! Parineeti Chopra at IPL 10

Rediff.com17 May 2017

Bollywood sensation Parineeti Chopra was spotted at an Indian Premier League match, in Mumbai, on Tuesday.

RR-PBKS: Top Performer: Yashasvi Jaiswal

RR-PBKS: Top Performer: Yashasvi Jaiswal

Rediff.com8 May 2022

It was a dream comeback to the XI by Yashasvi Jaiswal, who hit 2 sixes and 9 boundaries for his 41-ball 68.

Top Performer: Faf's blazing innings

Top Performer: Faf's blazing innings

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

Faf du Plessis smashed an unbeaten 60-ball 95, lacked with 9 fours and four sixes.

Kohli one ton away from equalling Tendulkar's feat

Kohli one ton away from equalling Tendulkar's feat

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

Virat Kohli, who currently has 19 centuries on home soil, has a chance to equal Sachin Tendulkar's feat when he leads India in the first ODI of the three-match series against Australia

Turning Point: DK-Ahmed Swing It RCB's Way

Turning Point: DK-Ahmed Swing It RCB's Way

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

Shahbaz Ahmed played his part to perfection and together with DK who stayed on till the end with a 23-ball 44, brought RCB back from the dead.

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.

Sachin, Yuvi, Harbhajan recall 2011 World Cup win

Sachin, Yuvi, Harbhajan recall 2011 World Cup win

Rediff.com2 Apr 2022

In 2011 on April 2, India defeated Sri Lanka by six wickets at the Wankhede Stadium in the final to lift their second ODI World Cup.

Turning Point: Dre Russell's Batting

Turning Point: Dre Russell's Batting

Rediff.com2 Apr 2022

He came out with a plan and that plan was to use his brute force to smash bowlers all around the park to take his team home to victory.

CSK sign Behrendorff as Hazlewood replacement

CSK sign Behrendorff as Hazlewood replacement

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

Chennai Super Kings will commence their campaign with a match against Delhi Capitals at the Wankhede Stadium on Saturday.

'Let there be some cacophony': HC junks PIL on noise during IPL

'Let there be some cacophony': HC junks PIL on noise during IPL

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

According to the petition, during the 2013 Indian Premier League (IPL), the matches held in Pune and Mumbai began at 8 pm and went on till midnight, including the prize distribution ceremony.

BCCI considering vaccinating players ahead of IPL 2021

BCCI considering vaccinating players ahead of IPL 2021

Rediff.com4 Apr 2021

The rapid rise of COVID-19 cases in India in the past few weeks has forced the Board of Control for Cricket in India to consider vaccinating players ahead of IPL 2021.