With straight three defeats in three games, new Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya hasn't hoped for this poor start in the 17th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Hardik has been subjected to not only plenty of online trolling and abuse but also faced booing at stadiums during matches. Meanwhile, Former India skipper and Delhi Capitals' Director of Cricket Sourav Ganguly on April 06 came out in support of Hardik Pandya. He said that the fans behavior has not been pleasing and urged them not to boo the new MI skipper. Ganguly pointed out that it is not Hardik's fault if he has replaced the much-loved Rohit Sharma. Hardik returned to Mumbai Indians (MI) as a captain from Gujarat Titans (GT), replacing the five-time IPL winner Rohit Sharma. Since the start of the 17th edition of the IPL Mumbai Indians is at the bottom place, having lost all their matches. Earlier, Pandya also offered prayers at Somnath temple on April 05 after MI lost their last match against Rajasthan Royals by 6 wickets.
07 April,2024 11:04 AM IST
Football legend David Beckham, who is in India on a three-day visit as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador shared his ‘incredible experience’ in India and the people of the country. David Beckham’s India visit consisted of playing soccer with Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar in the stadium. Not only that, Beckham enjoyed the India vs New Zealand semi-final clash at Wankhede Stadium alongside Indian icon Sachin Tendulkar. Beckham also arrived at Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja’s residence for an intimate dinner party. Dressed in an all-black outfit, Beckham looked dapper as he posed for the Paparazzi. The legendary footballer shared his special moments in India on Instagram.
16 November,2023 11:23 AM IST
India and New Zealand are set to clash today in the first ICC ODI World Cup 2023 semi-final match in Mumbai. Ahead of the INDvsNZ match, cricket fans have begun arriving outside Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai where the semi-final between India and New Zealand will be played today. Excited Indian fans are visiting temples and praying for India’s win across India with hopes of India’s team reaching the finals. Renowned Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik created a sand sculpture extending best wishes ahead of the World Cup 2023. Rohit Sharma-led Indian squad will look to continue their winning streak while New Zealand pose a stern threat in the India vs New Zealand match.
15 November,2023 12:48 PM IST
A masterclass double century by Glenn Maxwell, the first for his country in international cricket, helped Australia secure a semifinal spot in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 as they defeated Afghanistan by three wickets in a crucial match. Maxwell's blitzkrieg in which he scored 201 runs came in 128 balls and comprised 21 fours and 10 sixes. Maxwell came to the crease when Australia were 49 for four chasing Afghanistan total of 291, and saw more wickets falling quickly with his team's score reading 91 for seven. Following the match, an Australian fan spoke to ANI and said, “Maxwell had some serious back problem and he was in pain...but like a true Aussie, the star that we love, he just got like I'm not walking off injured...it was a classic Australian fightback…”
08 November,2023 11:10 AM IST | Mumbai
India’s Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar's life-sized statue was unveiled at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on November 01. The life-size statue of Tendulkar, a 200-Test veteran, was unveiled on the eve of the India-Sri Lanka ICC World Cup 2023 encounter. The statue is dedicated to 50 years of Tendulkar’s life and has been installed by MCA near Sachin Tendulkar Stand at the stadium. Along with Tendulkar, his wife and Anjali and daughter Sara were also present for the function. The event was also attended by Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde, Congress leader Sharad Pawar, BCCI Secretary Jay Shah and treasurer Ashish Shelar. Sachin is considered as the greatest batter to have played the game. He holds the record for having the most runs and centuries scored in both ODI and Test Cricket.
02 November,2023 12:00 PM IST
Preparations are at full swing at world’s largest stadium, Narendra Modi Stadium in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad. The opening match of the ODI World Cup 2023 between England and New Zealand is scheduled at the stadium on October 5. India will also clash with Pakistan at Narendra Modi Stadium on October 14. The final match of the ODI World Cup is also scheduled at the stadium on November 19
29 September,2023 10:38 AM IST
Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar is soon going to receive one of the biggest honours for his contribution to Indian and Mumbai cricket. A decade after his retirement from international cricket, a life-size statue of the legendary former cricketer is set to be installed inside the iconic Wankhede Stadium, where he played his last game for India, in 2013. While talking to the media, the cricketer said it is a pleasant surprise for him.
28 February,2023 02:26 PM IST
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday arrested Maharashtra cabinet minister and NCP leader Nawab Malik in a connection with the money laundering case registered against underworld don Dawood Ibrahim and his D-Company. However, Malik has denied having any links with the D company. The NCP leader has been taken for medical examination and will be produced before special PMLA court.
23 February,2022 07:53 PM IST | Mumbai
Indian Revenue Service officer #SameerWankhede has been taken off duty from the Narcotics Control Bureau by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs. The decision comes days after Wankhede made headlines in the #AryanKhan drug cruise case. The case which was handled by Wankhede involved the arrest of #ShahRukhKhan's son Aryan Khan, and his friends #ArbaazMerchant and #MunmunDhamecha.
04 January,2022 06:41 PM IST | Mumbai
After the Bombay HC released a detailed copy of the Aryan Khan bail order Directors Ram Gopal Varma and Sanjay Gupta have reacted fiercely on Twitter.
22 November,2021 10:32 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
