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Prithviraj Chavan

Sachin Tendulkar to get Bharat Ratna: Maharashtra politicians congratulate legendary batsman

Prominent leaders from Maharashtra on Saturday congratulated cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar on being chosen for the prestigious Bharat Ratna award.

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Sachin Tendulkar thanks MCA after felicitation

Continuing with the felicitations lined up for the retiring Sachin Tendulkar, the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) on Monday honoured the iconic Indian batsman ahead of his 200th and final Test by naming its Kandivili Ground after him in the presence of political bigwigs.

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Sachin Tendulkar Gymkhana: AAP workers protest against renaming of sports club

Scores of activists of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) protested outside the Mumbai Cricket Association's (MCA) Kandivli Club which was on Monday renamed to honour cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar.

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Sachin Tendulkar is a hero and inspiration for millions: Maharashtra CM Prithviraj Chavan

Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan on Monday hailed Sachin Tendulkar as a hero and an inspiration for millions of youngsters across the world.

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Sachin Tendulkar to be honoured by Maharashtra govt

Maharashtra Government has decided to felicitate cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar and set up a seven-member committee to work out the modalities.

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MCA elections: Politicians setting agenda by serving cricket

Cricket in India garners more eyeballs than any other sport. Hence it is more likely to see politicians hogging the limelight and trying to score points over each other with a powerful administrative post. Abhijit Banare looks at the issue with an eye on the MCA elections and what makes Sharad Pawar so popular in the circles.

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Gopinath Munde’s application for post of MCA President rejected

Senior BJP leader Gopinath Munde, who had filed his nomination to contest for the presidentship of the Mumbai Cricket Association at its biennial election on October 18, suffered a huge setback as his application was rejected on the basis of the residential criteria.

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Sharad Pawar wants ‘ruthless action’ against people guilty in IPL 2013 spot-fixing controversy

Former chief of International Cricket Council (ICC) and Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Sharad Pawar asked for "ruthless action" against those guilty in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2013 spot-fixing controversy. Pawar felt that those involved in the mess have brought shame to the game and have shaken the faith of cricket lovers.

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Shah Alam Shaikh wanted Prithviraj Chavan to replace Vilasrao Deshmukh at MCA

Shah Alam Shaikh, 39, is a much sought-after man after he successfully managed to coax chief minister Prithviraj Chavan to join the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA). The owner of the Mazgaon Cricket Club may not be a towering personality, but he has sent tremors in the association with his powerful moves.

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Prithviraj Chavan likely to be in race for MCA elections

A letter sent by Mazgaon Cricket Club addressed to the Joint Secretary of the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) said that Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan will represent the club, which has voting rights, at all the meetings henceforth with effect from the date of submission of the letter.

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