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Despite their absence, the game never really got going. Rain interrupted play early, with only 3.4 overs of KKR's innings possible before the match was called off. With so little action on the field, KKR hardly felt the impact of missing their frontline spin pair on the day. Meanwhile, the three-time champions shared an update on both players, confirming that Narine is feeling better and has been training with the squad over the past few days, contributing with both bat and ball. Chakaravarthy, ...Read More >
The unveiling ceremony will be graced by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. MCA President Ajinkya Naik will also be present, alongside Apex Council members, office bearers, and others from the cricketing fraternity. The decision to honour these legends was approved by the MCA Apex Council at its meeting held in February. As part of the initiative, the Level 1 Stand below the Press Box at the Wankhede Stadium will be named after former India captain and renowned commentator Ravi Shas ...Read More >
The TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 has been exciting and breathtaking. It has already entered its third matchweek. Last night, Rajasthan Royals (RR) hosted Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati. The Royals continued to showcase their brilliant form in the IPL as they beat MI by 27 runs in a rain curtailed 11 overs game. The match started nearly two and a half hours later than the scheduled time due to rain in the eastern part of India. Hardik Pandya won the toss ...Read More >
Arshdeep Singh's dating life has suddenly become the centre of attention during IPL 2026 after a viral Snapchat clip showed the Punjab Kings pacer holding hands with a mystery woman. The brief story quickly spread online and sparked speculation about whether Arshdeep Singh is dating and who his girlfriend might be. Fans now believe the woman in the clip could be actor and influencer Samreen Kaur. The buzz picked up after users noticed similarities between the viral hand holding video and Samree ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) will unveil the Ravi Shastri Stand and dedicate stadium gates in the memory of former India stars Dilip Sardesai, Eknath Solkar, and Diana Edulji at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday, honouring four of Mumbai and India's most distinguished cricketing figures. The unveiling ceremony will be graced by the Honourable Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis. MCA President Ajinkya Naik will also be present, alongside Apex ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 7 (PTI) The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) will honour its cricketing stalwartson Thursday by unveiling the new Ravi Shastri Stand at the Wankhede Stadium and dedicating gates to Dilip Sardesai, Eknath Solkar, and Diana Edulji. The unveiling ceremony will be graced by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. MCA President Ajinkya Naik will also be present, alongside Apex Council members, office bearers, and others from the cricketing fraternity. The decision to honour these ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) will unveil the Ravi Shastri Stand and dedicate stadium gates to Dilip Sardesai, Eknath Solkar and Diana Edulji at the Wankhede Stadium on April 9, honouring four of Mumbai and India's most distinguished cricketing figures. The unveiling ceremony will be attended by the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis. MCA President Shri Ajinkya Naik will also be present, alongside Apex Council members, office bearers, and members of the cricketing fr ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 7 (ANI): The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) will unveil the Ravi Shastri Stand and dedicate stadium gates to Dilip Sardesai, Eknath Solkar and Diana Edulji at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday (April 9), honouring four of Mumbai and India's most distinguished cricketing figures. According to the MCA release, the unveiling ceremony will be graced by the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis. MCA President Ajinkya Naik will also be present, alongsid ...Read More >
Mumbai: A new day and a new relationship rumour have fans talking. The worlds of entertainment and sports in India are often buzzing with dating speculation, and this time, the spotlight is on Indian cricketer Arshdeep Singh. The Punjab Kings pacer has fuelled fresh rumours after sharing cryptic posts on Snapchat. In the now-viral images, Arshdeep is seen holding hands with a mystery woman, hinting at a possible new chapter in his personal life. The lack of context quickly grabbed attention onl ...Read More >
Brimming with confidence after a record chase to kick off their IPL campaign - a first in 14 years - Mumbai Indians have received another timely boost. Mitchell Santner has rejoined the squad after an extended personal break and looks set to walk back into the XI as MI face Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in the season's first afternoon fixture on Saturday (April 4). A 200-plus vs 200-plus game - on a ground with short boundaries - often offers little margin for the bowlers, and Delh ...Read More >
Rarely emotive behind the mic, Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane brazenly hit out at those questioning his batting approach, following their 65-run defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL on Thursday (April 2). Taking questions after KKR's second loss in a row, Rahane was asked about his opening partnership with Finn Allen, how the anchor-aggressor roles are defined, and what he feels about the outside noise around his strike rate, especially against spinners. Rahane, who fell for ...Read More >
Mahela Jayawardene, Mumbai Indians head coach, hit back at the narrative around his team's recent Indian Premier League (IPL) struggles, insisting that a five-year title drought does little to take away from what remains one of the competition's most successful franchises. The Mumbai Indians are among the most decorated sides in IPL history, having won five titles. Alongside the Chennai Super Kings, they hold the joint record for the most championships. However, since their last triumph in 2020 ...Read More >
MCA president Ajinkya Naik says the Navi Mumbai cricket stadium project needs six-month window for process, planning and design before implementation Maharashtra is preparing to take a major leap in world-class sports infrastructure with the state government backing the development of a 100,000-capacity cricket stadium in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). The project, which will fall under the jurisdiction of the Mumbai Cricket Association, will add a major new facility to Maharashtra's exi ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) could soon get a new, state-of-the-art cricket stadium with a capacity of 100,000 spectators. Senior officials from the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) met with Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday to discuss plans for the facility, which will come up in Navi Mumbai, according to people familiar with the developments. If all things go to plan, the new facility would become the second-largest stadium in India by capacity, behind ...Read More >
New Zealand all-rounder Mitchell Santner has joined the Mumbai Indians squad in Delhi and is expected to feature in their second match of the IPL 2026 season against the Delhi Capitals on April 4. Santner had missed the Mumbai Indians' opening game along with England all-rounder Will Jacks, with both players requesting extended time off for personal reasons. Santner's arrival provides a timely boost to the Mumbai Indians, who began their campaign with a six-wicket win over the Kolkata Knight Ri ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) New Zealand's left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Mitchell Santner has joined the Mumbai Indians (MI) squad for the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season. The five-time champion posted a video on their social media accounts, where Santner's arrival in New Delhi was confirmed. It also means Santner is expected to be available for their next fixture against Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Santner, who missed MI's six-wicket win ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 2: New Zealand's left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Mitchell Santner has joined the Mumbai Indians (MI) squad for the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season. The five-time champion posted a video on their social media accounts, where Santner's arrival in New Delhi was confirmed. MI Captain Suryakumar Yadav Grooves To Dhurandhar's Hit Fa9la Song, Video Goes Viral. It also means Santner is expected to be available for their next fixture against Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Arun ...Read More >
The ongoing IPL 2026 match between KKR and SRH at Eden Gardens is Rahane's 200th game in the IPL. Apart from KKR, he has also played for MI, RR, RPSG, DC and CSK. Ajinkya Rahane is leading Kolkata Knight Riders in their second match of IPL 2026 on Thursday, April 2, against Sunrisers Hyderabad. The fixture, which is taking place at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, is a special one for Rahane, as this is his 200th match in the IPL. Rahane, who has played for India in all three formats of the game, is th ...Read More >
Cricket Australia have clarified that Cameron Green won't be bowling for 10-12 days, amid speculation around the all-rounder's role during Kolkata Knight Riders' opening game of IPL 2026. Green featured at No.3 for KKR, scoring 18 off 10 in their six-wicket loss to Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday (March 29). However, he was not among the six bowling options employed by Ajinkya Rahane, as Mumbai Indians chased down 221 with five balls to spare. After the game, Rahane was asked ...Read More >
The TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, first round fixture have been completed, as all the teams have played their first matches of the 19th edition of the competition. Now, the second round of the fixture is set to start from today, as Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will be taking on the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). The Knights have lost their first match against the Mumbai Indians by 6 wickets at the Wankhede Stadium. On the other hand, the road matches for Sunrisers Hyderabad continue after l ...Read More >
KKR coach Abhishek Nayar backs Cameron Green despite early struggles, stresses long term auction strategy, player faith, T20 adaptability and value of home fan support Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) head coach Abhishek Nayar reaffirmed the franchise's strong faith in Cameron Green ahead of their match against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Thursday (April 2), stressing that the Australian all-rounder remains central to their long-term plans despite early challenges. Speaking before the clash, Nayar empha ...Read More >
The Mumbai Cricket Association's (MCA) ambitious plan to build a 1 lakh-capacity cricket stadium on the outskirts of Mumbai gathered fresh momentum after a key meeting between its president Ajinkya Naik and CIDCO managing director Vijay Singhal recently. The two officials held detailed discussions to chart a roadmap for the proposed mega venue, which is expected to come up within the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. The project, which has been under consideration for more than two years, is seen as ...Read More >
Mumbai: In a move that promises to redefine the global cricketing landscape, Maharashtra is fast-tracking the development of a huge 100,000-capacity cricket stadium. This ambitious project, spearheaded by the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) with full state government backing, aims to create India's second-largest cricket stadium right in the heart of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). The initiative marks a massive leap in sports infrastructure, designed to accommodate the exploding demand ...Read More >
New Delhi: Fifteen years ago, on April 2, Team India scripted history at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. The long and agonising wait for a world title was ended as MS Dhoni-led India won the 2011 World Cup to bring joy to billions of fans across the globe. With the famous win over Sri Lanka in the final, India clinched their second ODI World Cup, their first since the landmark 1983 win under the leadership of Kapil Dev. The winning moment will remain fresh in the memories of the Indian fans forev ...Read More >
India Win 2011 World Cup: On April 2, 2011, the Indian national cricket team stepped onto the field at Wankhede Stadium with history within reach, aiming to end a 28-year drought for ODI World Cup success. Facing them was the Sri Lankan national cricket team, a formidable side known for its strong batting lineup. What followed that evening would become one of the most defining moments in Indian cricket. Led by MS Dhoni, India went on to lift the World Cup, making him only the second Indian cap ...Read More >
New Delhi: Legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar fondly recalled the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup victory, saying the excitement from the very first ball never faded throughout that unforgettable night. On this day (April 2) back in 2011, India defeated a strong Sri Lanka unit on the back of powerful performances from Zaheer Khan, Gautam Gambhir and skipper MS Dhoni in front of a packed Wankhede Stadium, bringing the World Cup title back home 28 years after the team's first triumph in 1983 ...Read More >
Kolkata, Apr 1 (PTI) Kolkata Knight Riders head coach Abhishek Nayar has thrown his weight firmly behind mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy, insisting it is "inevitable" that the out-of-form mystery spinner will rediscover his touch despite a string of underwhelming outings. Chakravarthy's recent struggles have become a talking point, but Nayar maintained that the wrist spinner remains mentally strong and capable of overcoming yet another challenging phase in his career. "Over the years, he's ...Read More >
KKR await Matheesha Pathirana for IPL 2026 as Shane Watson and Abhishek Nayar coordinate with Sri Lanka Cricket to ensure his full fitness after a calf strain. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) assistant coach Shane Watson accepted that it is 'a waiting game' for the franchise when asked about Sri Lankan pacer Matheesha Pathirana's availability for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season. KKR head coach Abhishek Nayar had earlier confirmed that Pathirana will miss the early stages of the IPL and ...Read More >
At least 30 phones have been reported stolen so far, said DCP (Central Division) Akshay Hakay. Bengaluru: The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) fans, who had come to watch the opening IPL match, were met with disappointment after their phones were stolen from amid massive crowds at and around the M Chinnaswamy stadium. According to police and multiple victim accounts, the thefts largely occurred inside the stadium stands during peak crowd movement, particularly i ...Read More >
Sourav Ganguly backs BCCI plan to stage Australia Tests at newer venues like Guwahati and Ranchi. India batting legend Sourav Ganguly has welcomed BCCI's recent decision to allot Test matches to emerging venues including Guwahati and Ranchi. While Ganguly says he would be happy with Eden Gardens playing host to Test matches but adds that it's important to take the longest format to other non-traditional venues as well. BCCI recently announced India's 2026-27 home season schedule, with high-pro ...Read More >
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