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‘Threatened not to identify accused’: Witness in Gauri Lankesh murder trial

One of the key witnesses testifying in the trial of Gauri Lankesh’s alleged killers has told the court that he was threatened and warned not to identify the accused. The police have said they are taking “all appropriate measures” to protect all the witnesses in the case. However, an FIR…

Newslaundry · Jun 3, 2025

Sachin Tendulkar-backed Samat to take on Hadap for MCA secretary post

MUMBAI: The race for the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) secretary post, scheduled for Sep 3, has become more intriguing. TOI has learned that MCA apex council member Suraj Samat's candidature for the post has been proposed by none other than cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar. This marks the first time that…

The Times of India · Aug 21, 2024

It's Naik vs Naik in MCA president election after Bhushan Patil withdraws nomination

MUMBAI: There are now only two candidates in the running to be the next president of the Mumbai Cricket Association, after vice-president of the Congress’ Mumbai unit Bhushan Patil withdrew from the race on Tuesday, the last day of withdrawing nominations.

The Times of India · Jul 16, 2024

Mumbai Cricket Association may revive its T20 league

MUMBAI: The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) is contemplating reviving its Twenty20 league. At an apex council meeting next week, the association will discuss the possibility of restarting the tournament that was held for the two seasons-in 2018 2019-before it was shelved.

The Times of India · Apr 25, 2024

Threat letters: Gauri Lankesh case accused had befriended the writer, say investigating agencies

The threat-letter writer, who harassed several prominent writers of the State for over a year, was finally arrested this September. It has now emerged that the accused, Shivaji Rao Jadhav, 41, from Davangere, was befriended by Sujith Kumar, who allegedly worked as a recruiter for the gang that allegedly killed…

The Hindu · Nov 5, 2023

Sachin Tendulkar's statue to be inaugurated at Wankhede on November 1

MUMBAI: The Mumbai Cricket Association will inaugurate cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar's life-size statue, besides the Sachin Tendulkar Stand at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai by organizing a function on November 1, a day before the 2023 ODI World Cup match between India and Sri Lanka at the venue.

The Times of India · Oct 19, 2023

On MS Dhoni suggestion, MCA to auction seats to help needy cricketers with scholarships

MUMBAI: The Mumbai Cricket Association's decision to auction the two seats of the Wankhede Stadium where MS Dhoni’s winning shot for a six landed in the final of the 2011 World Cup, for the 2023 ODI World Cup matches, was prompted after an advice to this effect by the legend…

The Times of India · Sep 14, 2023

MCA to auction 2 seats where MS Dhoni’s 2011 World Cup six landed

MUMBAI: The Mumbai Cricket Association will auction the two seats of the Wankhede Stadium where MS Dhoni’s winning shot for a six landed in the final of the 2011 World Cup, for the 2023 ODI World Cup matches.

The Times of India · Sep 13, 2023

MCA to make memorial where MS Dhoni hit the 2011 World Cup-winning six

MUMBAI: Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s famous 2011 World Cup-winning six, etched in the memory of all Indian cricket fans, is set to find its permanent place in the Wankhede Stadium.

The Times of India · Apr 4, 2023

Superstar Rajinikanth at Ind-Aus ODI match in Mumbai; fans go crazy spotting him

Legendary star Rajinikanth, on Friday, was spotted attending India and Australia's first ODI at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Mar 17, 2023