IND vs NZ: Virat Kohli is ready to perform brilliantly in the second test to be played at MCA, star batsman leaves from Mumbai for Pune.
The second Test between Team India and New Zealand is starting from October 24 at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune. Virat Kohli (Pic Source-X) Indian team’s experienced batsman Virat Kohli was seen at Mumbai’s private airport today i.e. on 22nd October, before the second Test against New Zealand to be played in Pune. Let us tell you that the second test between Team India and New Zealand is starting from October 24 at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune. Most of the team players reached Pune on October 21 but Virat Kohli stayed in Mumbai to spend some more time with his family. Virat Kohli was seen attending Krishnadas Kirtan with his wife Anushka Sharma on October 20, hours after the end of the first Test. A video is going viral on social media in which it can be seen that Virat Kohli has reached Mumbai Airport. Here’s the video: Virat Kohli has left for Pune for the 2nd Test Match🤍 pic.twitter.com/mlhBXTNtUQ — 𝙧𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙣𝥂 (@wrognxvirat) October 22, 2024 Talking about Virat Kohli, the experienced player could not even open his account in the first innings of the first Test played against New Zealand. However, in the second innings, he batted brilliantly and scored 70 runs with the help of 8 fours and one six. During this innings, Virat Kohli became the fourth Indian batsman to complete 9000 Test runs. Team India had a disappointing performance in the first Test match played in Bengaluru and that is why New Zealand won it by 8 wickets. Team India was all out for 46 runs in the first innings of the first Test, in response to which New Zealand scored 402 runs in its first innings. However, in the second innings, Team India batted very well and scored 462 runs. For the team, Sarfaraz Khan scored 150 runs while Rishabh Pant contributed 99 runs. However, New Zealand achieved the target of 107 runs by losing two wickets. Even though Team India could not win the first Test, the team would definitely like to win the second Test against New Zealand. Virat Kohli would also like to perform well in the second test. List of teams that have won the most matches away from home in WTC- Players who have won “Player of the Tournament” in every edition of the Women’s T20 World Cup- List of batsmen who have hit most sixes in Test cricket- Players who have been out for a duck most times in international cricket (active) Take a look at India’s lowest total in Test cricket- Players who have won Player of the Match the most number of times in Tests- Which Indian batsman has the highest average in Tests against New Zealand? Fastest bowler to take 50 T20I wickets for India Take a look at the performance of Team India in every edition of Women’s T20 World Cup- IPL: You will be shocked to know the net worth of these 5 star players of Mumbai Indians.
IND vs NZ: Know about online and offline ticket booking for the second Test to be played at MCA, Pune here
The second Test match between these two teams is starting from October 24 at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune. MCA stadium. (Photo Source: Twitter) The three-match Test series between India and New Zealand is starting from October 16 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The second Test match between these two teams is starting from October 24 at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune. Let us tell you that, the last Test at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium was played between Team India and South Africa in 2019. Now after a long time, a Test match is to be played in this venue and many cricket fans will also be eagerly waiting for the upcoming match. Team India’s performance has been excellent in international cricket for some time. India vs New Zealand, 2nd Test Match Timings: The second Test match to be played at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune from October 24 will start at 9:30 am Indian time. There will be three sessions and stumps will be held every evening at 4:30 pm. According to the playing conditions, 90 overs will be bowled on all five days. Here’s how you can buy tickets for the second Test between Team India and New Zealand: Before the match, all the tickets are available in Paytm Insider app and website and from there you can buy it. Know here the ticket price for the second test The ticket price for the second test between Team India and New Zealand starts from Rs 1250 and goes up to Rs 5000. It will be available in total 7 different parts. Frequently Asked Questions: Where will the tickets for the second Test between Team India and New Zealand to be played at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium be available? Tickets for the second Test will be available through the Insider mobile app and website and on the official website of MCA. When will the tickets for the second test between India and New Zealand go on sale? The sale of tickets for the second test match will start from October 12 at 10:00 am Indian time. How will offline tickets be booked for the second Test to be played in Pune? There is no information available on offline ticket availability. Fastest bowler to take 50 T20I wickets for India Take a look at the performance of Team India in every edition of Women’s T20 World Cup- IPL: You will be shocked to know the net worth of these 5 star players of Mumbai Indians. Batsman who scored the fastest century in T20I for India List of youngest players to win POTM for India in T20I- List of batsmen who scored the fastest triple century in Test cricket- Batsmen who have scored most double centuries in Tests for England- Joe Root reached this number in terms of scoring most test runs IPL 2025: Lucknow Super Giants can retain these 6 players IPL 2025: Punjab Kings can retain these 6 players
Sachin Tendulkar entered the MCA elections! Gave his support to candidate Suraj Samat – Know who he is?
Suraj Samat’s nomination has also been supported by Minal, wife of late MCA president Amol Kale. Suraj Samat (Source X) The election for the post of secretary of Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) to be held on September 3 has become even more interesting. According to a report in the Times of India, the candidature of MCA’s top council member Suraj Samat has been proposed by none other than cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar. This is the first time that Tendulkar has proposed the name of a candidate in the MCA elections. Let us tell you that Suraj Samat’s nomination has also been supported by late MCA president Amol Kale’s wife Meenal. Now in the upcoming election, he will face fellow apex council member Abhay Hadap. Candidates can file their nomination for the post between 21-26 August. For information, let us tell you that MCA’s previous secretary Ajinkya Naik was elected as the new president of the association on 23 July after the untimely demise of Amol Kale. Suraj Samat said this in his statement after being selected as the candidate “I am contesting for the post of Honorary Secretary of MCA with great enthusiasm and deep commitment. My passion for the game and dedication to the cricket community motivates me to carry forward the vision of our esteemed former President Amol Kale and serve him. I pledge to carry forward his legacy of transparency, inclusiveness and empowering our members.” Samat also expressed his intention to revive the T20 Mumbai League, last held in 2019 “My focus will be on ensuring the success of initiatives like the Mumbai Premier League, which will provide an important platform for talented cricketers from Mumbai. With the support of our members, guidance from legends like Sachin Tendulkar and the trust shown in me by Meenal Amol Kale and the world, I am confident that I will be able to bring about positive change and contribute to MCA’s legacy of excellence in Indian cricket.” Suraj Samat’s opponent in the election Hadap said- “I am contesting the MCA secretary election with the support of club secretaries, cricketers and seniors who carry forward the legacy of Mumbai cricket. I have been working as a volunteer at the grassroots level for the last 35 years and have been handling ticketing and tournaments for the last five years. I will work for the betterment of all the clubs as well as cricketers.”
Ajinkya Naik becomes the new president of Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA), loss or benefit to the players?
Ajinkya Naik said after the victory- “This is the victory of the club members of Mumbai Cricket Association. All the cricketers supported us. This victory is of Amol Kale. We contested this election to carry forward his legacy and we got success. All the leaders including Sharad Pawar supported us. I thank everyone and will work for cricket in the same way from now on. Now I am going to work as much as possible for cricket.” Naik also said that he wants to do small things to big things for Mumbai cricket and also wants to give cricketers to Ranji Cup and Indian teams. Scope of Mumbai Cricket Association The jurisdiction of Mumbai Cricket Association is Mumbai and its surrounding areas Thane, Navi Mumbai, Dahanu, Badlapur. Mumbai Cricket Association is an important cricket organization in the cricket world of the country, so getting its president post is also considered an important thing. Who were the voters of MCA? Maidan Club : 211 Office Club : 77 Schools, colleges: 37 Former international players: 50 Total Voters: 375
The names of Vice President and Secretary are at the forefront in the election for the post of MCA President, read the big news
The post has been lying vacant after the death of former president Amol Kale. Mumbai Cricket Association. (Photo Source: Twitter) After the death of Amol Kale in T20 World Cup 2024, the post of President in Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) is lying vacant. So now the news is coming that the current Vice President Sanjay Naik, Secretary Ajinkya Naik and Bhushan Patil are leading the race to become the new president. It is worth noting that the election for the post of President is proposed on 23 July. Sanjay Nayak, who is currently working as the vice-president of MCA, has the full support of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Mumbai. Now he has been asked by Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) treasurer Ashish Shelar to contest for the post of president. Also, Shelar is said to be close to former BCCI president Sharad Pawar, and Nayak is being supported by the Pawar-Shelar group. Sanjay Nayak’s big statement came forward Let us tell you that regarding the MCA elections, Sanjay Nayak was quoted by The Indian Express as saying- Today I was asked by our group leader Ashish Shelar from the Ashish Shelar-Sharad Pawar group to contest the elections. We will carry forward the legacy of late president Amol Kale and work in the interest of cricket in the city. Nayak further said- Elections were required as per the new constitution. As per the old constitution, the vice-president was promoted when the top post became vacant. We have received a good response and trust of our voters. Also, let us tell you that the most interesting thing is that Anjikya Nayak, who is working as the secretary of MCA, also has the support of the Shelar-Pawar group for the post of president. He has also talked about his long association with MCA and said that he also wants to carry forward the legacy of Amol Kale.
‘First come, first serve’ After winning the T20 World Cup, fans will have free entry in the ceremony to be held at Wankhede Stadium, MCA made a big announcement
India defeated South Africa to win T20 World Cup 2024 Wankhede Stadium (Image Credit- Twitter X) Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) secretary Ajinkya Nayak has made a big announcement that after Team India’s T20 World Cup win, cricket fans will have free entry to the celebrations to be held at the Wankhede Stadium. However, this entry will be on first come first serve basis, that is, once the number of fans in the stadium is completed, then after that fans will not be allowed to enter the stadium. It is worth noting that recently Team India has returned to India after winning the final match of T20 World Cup 2024 which was held in Barbados on 29 June. Also, before the victory ceremony at the Wankhede Stadium, a victory parade of Team India will start at 5 pm in Mumbai. The program will be held at the Wankhede Stadium after this. In this ceremony, an amount of Rs 125 crore will be given to the players of the Indian team, including coaches and support staff, which was announced by Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary Jay Shah after the T20 World Cup victory. A big statement from MCA secretary came out Let us tell you that regarding the celebration of the Indian cricket team’s T20 World Cup victory, MCA Secretary Anjikya Nayak was quoted by ANI as saying – MCA has scheduled the programs under the guidance of BCCI and Mumbai Police. Apart from the University Gate, fans will be able to enter the stadium free of cost on a ‘first come, first serve’ basis through Gate No. 2, 3 and 4. Also, Nayak said about the security of the players of the Indian cricket team – We are in constant touch with the Mumbai Police. Maximum police presence is expected for the safety of the players, and the MCA has also arranged for private security. On the other hand, Team India reached Delhi from Barbados on July 4, where the T20 World Cup winning team met Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi at the PM Office. After this, a ceremony of Team India is proposed in Mumbai in the evening.
Bad news from Mumbai cricket, MCA president Amol Kale, who went to watch India-Pakistan match, died of a heart attack
Amol Kale became the President of Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) only last year MCA president Amol Kale passed away MCA President Amol Kale Passed Away: A thrilling match was played between India and Pakistan on Sunday, June 9 in the T20 World Cup 2024. Where the Men in Blue defeated the Pak team by 6 runs. Now a bad news related to this match is coming out. Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) President Amol Kale, who had come to America to watch this match, has passed away. In fact, he had come to watch the India vs Pakistan match at Nassau County Stadium in New York on Sunday along with MCA secretary Ajinkya Naik and official Suraj Samat. After the match, his health deteriorated and he died of a heart attack. His death has come as a big shock to Mumbai cricket. He became the president of MCA last year During Amol Kale’s tenure, Wankhede successfully hosted the World Cup 2023 matches. The domestic cricket circuit also achieved success under his leadership. Mumbai won the Ranji Trophy in the recently concluded 2023-24 season. Amol Kale was also in the core committee of the Street Premier League and had plans to revive the Mumbai T20 League. He became the President of the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) only last year. Amol Kale was said to be close to Devendra Fadnavis and was supported by Fadnavis and Sharad Pawar to become the President of the MCA. Let us tell you that he was also in charge when the MCA decided that Mumbai players would get the same match fees as the BCCI gives to its players. Sankay Naik is currently the vice-president of the MCA and is likely to take interim charge of the Mumbai Cricket Association.
Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) appointed Dhawal Kulkarni as bowling mentor for the upcoming domestic season
The Mumbai Cricket Association has appointed Kulkarni as the bowling mentor for all age-group teams for the upcoming domestic season. Dhawal Kulkarni (Photo Source: X/Twitter) The Mumbai cricket team won the Ranji Trophy title for the 42nd time by defeating Vidarbha in March this year. After winning the trophy, former Indian bowler Dhawal Kulkarni announced his retirement. Now Dhawal Kulkarni is going to be seen in a new role for the Mumbai cricket team. The Mumbai Cricket Association has appointed Kulkarni as the bowling mentor for teams of all age groups for the upcoming domestic season. Mumbai Cricket Association secretary gave important information Mumbai Cricket Association secretary Ajinkya Naik, while talking to Times of India, has officially informed about the appointment of Dhawal Kulkarni as bowling mentor for the upcoming domestic season. He also talked about honoring legendary player Sunil Gavaskar. Ajinkya Naik said,We have decided to appoint Dhawal Kulkarni as the bowling mentor for the upcoming season. At the same time, Amol Kale (MCA president) proposed, and the Apex Council unanimously approved, to honour Sunil Gavaskar on the occasion of his 75th birthday.’ Whatever I do in the future will be around cricket – Dhawal Kulkarni Announcing his retirement after winning the Ranji Trophy 2024, Dhawal Kulkarni had said that whether it is coaching or any other role, he would definitely like to come back to the game again. Dhawal Kulkarni while talking at the press conference said, ‘I haven’t thought much about it but cricket has given me so much that I want to give it back to the game, whether it is coaching or whatever role I get. I want to give it back to cricket. So, whatever I do in the future, it will be around cricket.’ Dhawal Kulkarni has taken 285 wickets in 96 first-class matches in his 16-year domestic career. He has taken 223 wickets in 130 matches in List-A cricket and 154 wickets in 162 T20 matches. While playing for India, he has taken 19 wickets in 12 ODIs and 3 wickets in two T20 matches.
IPL 2024: MCA refutes rumors of extra security for Hardik Pandya at Wankhede
Hardik Pandya has been warmly welcomed by the fans with boos in both the matches of MI so far in IPL 2024. Hardik Pandya, IPL 2024 (Photo Source X) (1) Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) has denied the rumors which claimed that MCA has made separate security arrangements at the stadium for Hardik Pandya. It is noteworthy that ever since Hardik Pandya was traded by Gujarat Titans to Mumbai Indians, he has been the target of fans. Firstly, he was appointed as the new captain of the team in place of Rohit Sharma, secondly, five-time champion Mumbai Indians has not had a special start in the ongoing season of IPL. The team has faced defeat in the two matches played so far, after which the anger of the fans has reached the seventh level. On the other hand, now Mumbai Indians are going to host Rajasthan Royals at their home after playing their two matches of IPL 2024. This match between the two teams will be played on April 1 at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. However, before the start of this match, there were reports on social media that MCA may make special security arrangements for Mumbai captain Hardik Pandya. According to this, if any fan boos or insults Hardik, he will be thrown out of the stadium. But now MCA has completely denied these reports. MCA denied the news Let us tell you that after the news regarding Hardik’s security went viral on social media, MCA issued an official statement saying – There are rumors that MCA has given security instructions against people supporting Rohit and booing Hardik. Even though we know it’s wrong. These are baseless rumours, and no such instructions have been given. We as MCA are following BCCI guidelines to manage fans.
Ranji Trophy 2024: Wave of mourning in Mumbai cricket due to the demise of former MCA president, players paid tribute before the match
The former MCA president died of a heart attack at around 3 am on February 23. former MCA President Manohar Joshi Between Mumbai and Baroda from today ranji trophy 2024 The second quarter final match is being played. During this match, Mumbai players paid tribute to former MCA (Mumbai Cricket Association) president Manohar Joshi by wearing black armbands. Along with this, two minutes silence was also observed before the match at Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy BKC Stadium. Let us tell you that Joshi, former president of Mumbai Cricket Association, died of a heart attack at Hinduja Hospital in Mumbai at around 3 am on February 23. MCA Secretary Ajinkya Naik expressed grief over his demise. The mortal remains of Manohar Joshi will be cremated today with full state honors at the Dadar Shivaji Park crematorium. Mumbai team scattered after a good start ranji trophy 2024 Talking about Mumbai, Mumbai won five out of seven matches and secured first place in Elite Group B with 37 points. Today in the second quarter-final against Baroda, captain Ajinkya Rahane won the toss and decided to bat first. The team’s opening batsmen gave a good start. Prithvi Shaw (33) and Bhupen Lalwani (19) added 57 runs for the first wicket. However, after a good start, Mumbai lost wickets continuously. Lalwani (19), Ajinkya Rahane (3), Shams Mulani (6) and Suryash Shedge (20) were out cheaply. In this way the team’s score became 99/4. After this, 18-year-old Mushir Khan, brother of Sarfaraz Khan, played a brilliant half-century while handling the Mumbai innings. At present Musheer Khan is playing after scoring 84 runs. Ajinkya Rahane’s bad form continues Let us tell you that Mumbai captain Ajinkya Rahane is struggling with his poor form in the tournament. In the nine innings played so far in the tournament, he has scored 115 runs at an average of 14.37, with one half-century in his name.