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Mumbai Cricket Association, under Ajinkya Naik, turns to AI for coaching
The MCA has tied up with Level Up Sportslytics, a Singapore-based AI company, which will work with its coaches at the Sharad Pawar Indoor Cricket Academy in BKC. (Photo by special arrangement) Listen 00:00 THE Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has decided to introduce Artificial Intelligence (AI) in its coaching methods. The MCA has tied up with Level Up Sportslytics, a Singapore-based AI company, which will work with its coaches at the Sharad Pawar Indoor Cricket Academy in BKC.
Infighting sees Meghalaya’s team suspended on match eve, new team takes field
The team that was picked by the Meghalaya Cricket Association president James Sangma's faction to play for Meghalaya in the Ranji Trophy Plate Group encounter against Nagaland. (Special arrangement) Listen 00:00 The day before Meghalaya’s Ranji Trophy Plate Group encounter against Nagaland began like any other pre-match day. The team practised as usual and attended the pre-match meeting with the match referee.
Sarfaraz Khan on India omission: I ask myself same question everyday, ‘Why should I work harder’?
Sarfaraz Khan couldn’t control his frustration and emotion as he spoke about his non-inclusion in the India Test team. His last Test appearance came in 2024 against New Zealand before warming the bench in Australia during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and thereafter being sidelined completely despite scoring consistently in domestic cricket. On the sideline of the Ranji Trophy game against Railways, the Mumbai batsman put his heart out.
Openers set platform for Mumbai, but Railways make good comeback on Ranji Day 1
Raghuvanshi and Saxena were selective in their stroke-play, aiming to bat as long as they could while cashing in on the loose balls. When the openers returned unbeaten at lunch, it seemed that Railways were in for a long leather hunt. But the complexion of the game changed at the restart as Saxena fell prey to Himanshu Sangwan after a stand of 109. Musheer Khan nicked one behind as Mumbai lost two wickets in a span of three overs.
Rohit Sharma tells MCA he will be available for Vijay Hazare Trophy
The league stage of the tournament runs from December 14 to 29, with the knockouts from January 2 to 8. The ODIs are followed by three T20Is, from December 22, which Sharma will not play. That leaves him the last ten days of the league stage. India’s three-match ODI series against Zimbabwe begins on January 3. The league games are in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Ranchi and Rajkot, and the knockouts in Visakhapatnam. The last of the three Zimbabwe ODIs is at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on January 9.
Rohit Sharma likely to take over as Mumbai Indians captain for IPL 2027
Instead, the franchise has turned to Rohit, who has captained them to five IPL titles — the joint-highest alongside MS Dhoni. “Rohit initially had suggested Tilak Varma’s name but the franchise has requested him to take over captaincy which he has now agreed. There were series of talks that had happened before him flying to New Zealand and Rohit suggestions were seeked during appointment of new coaches as well,” a source told The Indian Express.
Ranji Trophy: Tanush Kotian makes a mark with a maiden 10-wicket haul
Mumbai's Tanush Kotian raises the ball in the air as he greets spectators after taking a five-wicket haul with a total of 8 wickets in the second innings on day 4 of a Ranji Trophy Group D cricket match between Karnataka and Tripura, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. (PTI Photo) Listen 00:00 Mumbai continued their winning streak as they thrashed Haryana by 10 wickets to win with a bonus point at the MCA-BKC ground on Thursday.
Nishant Sindhu hits ton but Haryana follow on against Mumbai in Ranji Trophy
His unbeaten 105 would have brought relief, especially after he had got out for 92 in their last game against Chandigarh. The youngster put his head down on Wednesday and chose his shots wisely, never looking in a hurry despite losing partners regularly. The left-hander brought up his seventh first-class hundred with a boundary through mid-wicket. Sindhu is a player the selectors have been keeping an eye on for sometime now.
Priyanshu Moliya: The 556-not-out boy who has made 321 for Baroda
Priyanshu Moliya was unbeaten on 321 off 492 balls for Baroda against Jammu & Kashmir in the Ranji Trophy on Tuesday. (Screengrab: BCCI Domestic X) Listen 00:00 Priyanshu Moliya was unbeaten on 321 off 492 balls for Baroda against Jammu & Kashmir in the Ranji Trophy on Tuesday. At 21 years and 132 days, he is the seventh-youngest Indian to make a triple hundred in first-class cricket.
Ranji Trophy: Musheer Khan follows Day 1 hundred with two wickets; Haryana 108/2
It was a day on which Haryana wanted to fight back after getting Mumbai out for 430. Their openers, Himanshu Rana and Ankit Kumar, looked in good nick, and Mumbai’s main bowlers could not find a breakthrough. Early in the session, Mumbai missed a crucial chance. Rana got a lifeline off pacer Tushar Deshpande when Divyansh Saxena almost held it. The ball ballooned off his palm, and his second attempt to get hold of it came too late. It was Musheer who made the breakthroughs, two in quick succession.
Mumbai openers Angkrish, Musheer slam tons to erase red-ball blues
Like any upcoming cricketer on the circuit, Mumbai opener Angkrish Raghuvanshi was going through a period where he had begun doubting himself. He made his debut three seasons ago, but had struggled to get a longer run. He had been performing decently for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the IPL, but back in the Mumbai Ranji Trophy team, a waiting list ticket awaited him. He had two fifties in his last five first class games and despite showing some promise, the 22-year-old kept missing the bus.
Jharkhand writes to BCCI to blame scorer’s error for one-run loss
Batting first last Tuesday, Uttarakhand made 134 for 6, while Jharkhand finished at 133 all out on the last ball of their innings. The loss knocked Jharkhand out of the tournament.
Trishul floodlights, crescent roof: Varanasi stadium awaits BCCI clearance
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will send a team to inspect its newly constructed stadium in Varanasi next week. If the venue meets the board’s requirements, it could host Under-19 matches soon. The Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA) is keen to host Women’s Premier League (WPL) matches in Varanasi next year. As part of the preparations, the board plans to organise a few matches at the venue to test the newly laid pitches. “The work is complete.
Chinmay, son of Mumbai maverick Rajesh Sutar, scores 400* for Mizoram
Tailender Lalrempuia Chhakchhuak would’ve felt his heart jump in his throat for 76 whole deliveries as the No 11 played his brave part in Chinmay Sutar making history for their Ranji team Mizoram. Chinmay, son of Mumbai’s maverick six-hitter of the 90s, Rajesh Sutar, stitched together an unbeaten last-wicket partnership of 189 — of which 169 came from his bat — with Chhakchhuak, and strode into the history books, becoming only the second Indian to score a 400* in first-class cricket.
Ranji Trophy: Ayush Mhatre ruled out for 2 months after suffering hamstring tear
Mumbai’s batter Ayush Mhatre plays a shot during the first day of the Ranji Trophy 2024-25 cricket match between Mumbai and Maharashtra, at MCA Cricket Ground, Bandra Kurla Complex, in Mumbai, Friday, Oct. 18, 2024. (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil) Mumbai vice-captain and opening batsman Ayush Mhatre has been ruled out for nearly two months after suffering a Grade 4 hamstring tear.
Ranji: Tushar Deshpande’s hat-trick puts Mumbai in command against Chandigarh
Mumbai’s Tushar Deshpande celebrates after taking five wickets during a Ranji Trophy cricket match between Mumbai and Chandigarh, in Mumbai, Monday, Oct. 12, 2026. (PTI Photo) Tushar Deshpande took 5 for 17, including a hat-trick, to give Mumbai complete command on Day 2 of their Ranji Trophy match against Chandigarh at the Wankhede Stadium. Chandigarh were 6 for 29 at one stage before they were bundled out for 78. Mohit Avasthi took 3 for 9.
BCCI invited IPL stakeholders to lay down plans for IPL’s 20th edition in 2027
The IPL will be entering its 20th edition in 2027 and the board wants to hear out all stakeholders. (File) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has called a joint meeting of all the stakeholders on October 15 in Mumbai to review any issues from past seasons. The IPL will be entering its 20th edition in 2027 and the board wants to hear out all stakeholders.
After nudge from selectors, Harmanpreet Kaur quits as India skipper in all formats
“The decision to move on from Harmanpreet as captain was by the selectors. After the end of the T20 World Cup, a review meeting was planned. But it took place after the Asian Games (where the team won gold). Harmanpreet wanted to continue as captain, but the selectors prevailed. The selectors felt it was time to build for the next World Cup cycle. There was no question of split captaincy,” the sources said.
Jaiswal Included, Suryakumar snubbed as Mumbai names squad for Ranji Trophy opener
Star Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal has been named in Mumbai’s 16-member squad for their Ranji Trophy season opener against Chandigarh, while teenager Ayush Mhatre has been appointed vice-captain. Senior Mumbai pro Siddhesh Lad will lead the side. However, the squad announcement came with a significant omission of former India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav, who was left out despite expressing his availability to the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) selectors.
Ex-India pacer Praveen Kumar applies to be a BCCI junior selector
Kumar played six Tests, 68 ODIs and 10 T20Is for India before retiring from all forms of the game in 2018. (File) Former India pacer Praveen Kumar has applied for a place on the BCCI’s junior selection committee. The 39-year-old from Uttar Pradesh says he wants to give something back to the game. “Yes, I have applied for the junior selection committee. I have retired and I wanted to contribute to cricket.
Umesh Yadav leaves Vidarbha after getting NOC: ‘I have decided to move on’
Umes Yadav's decision to move on from Vidarbha doesn’t come as a surprise, especially since the VCA selectors weren’t giving a clear picture of his future with the state side. (PTI Photo) Out-of-favour India pacer Umesh Yadav has informed the Vidarbha Cricket Association (VCA) that he wants to represent another state team for the forthcoming domestic season and received a no-objection certificate (NOC) for the same last week.
Umesh Yadav leaves Vidarbha after getting NOC: ‘I have decided to move on’
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Ramesh Powar tipped to chair BCCI’s junior national selection committee
Powar coached Gujarat's senior team last season, and recently decided to move on. (File) Former India off-spinner Ramesh Powar is tipped to become chairman of the BCCI’s junior national selection committee, it is learnt. The Indian board is set to have a new junior selection panel and had sought applications from candidates. Powar coached Gujarat’s senior team last season, and recently decided to move on.
India women refuse Asia Cup trophy from Mohsin Naqvi, repeat men’s team stance
Less than a year after India’s men’s team refused to accept the Asia Cup trophy from Asian Cricket Council president Mohsin Naqvi in Dubai, the women’s team followed suit at the same venue on Sunday. After beating Sri Lanka by 72 runs to win a record-extending eighth Women’s Asia Cup title, Harmanpreet Kaur and her teammates refused to receive the trophy from Naqvi during the post-match presentation.
MCA’s to name lounge or designated area to honour Sachin Tendulkar, Ajinkya Rahane and Madhav Mantri
Sachin Tendulkar, Ajinkya Rahane and Madhav Mantri from left to right. (FILA photo/MCA) The Mumbai Cricket Association’s Annual General Body meeting decided to name a lounge or a designated area in the honour of Sachin Tendulkar, Ajinkya Rahane and late Madhav Mantri. “We have decided to allocate a designated lounge for them. So we have appointed a three-man committee to decide which area we can dedicate to them,” MCA president Ajinkya Naik said on the sidelines of MCA’s 87 AGM.
MCA plans docu-series on Mumbai’s upcoming domestic season
The Mumbai Cricket Association plans to film a docu-series in the mould of The Test, the Amazon Prime series on Australia’s cricket seasons. (Express Photo by Amit Chakravarty) The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has requested the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to grant permission to document their upcoming domestic season.
Review meeting: BCCI promises kinder FTP cycle, rest between series and tour games
In the review meeting held in the board headquarters here to discuss the roadmap of Indian cricket in an important season, they discoursed the frequent incidence of injuries, possibly due to a packed calendar. Saikia admitted: “Individual players are having injuries because they have to play a lot of matches. If you look at their schedule, in England, three-four players of the 15-member ODI squad got injured. We have to think that they have played two months of IPL before that.
BCCI summons Gambhir, Agarkar and Laxman to review India’s dismal away form
The BCCI meeting involving chief selector Ajit Agarkar, head coach Gautam Gambhir and CoE chief VVS Laxman will also review India's losses on tour in Ireland and England. (PTI Photo) The Board of Control for Cricket in India has called coach Gautam Gambhir, senior selection committee chairman Ajit Agarkar, and Centre of Excellence head VVS Laxman to its Mumbai headquarters on Thursday to discuss the roadmap ahead for Indian cricket.
India, Pakistan, other cricket boards concerned over pitch, hotels at Asian Games
An untested hybrid surface, laid only recently. A lack of proper dressing rooms. And hotel rooms so tiny that there "might not be any space to keep a kitbag.” In about three weeks, Nisshin, a small city east of the Japanese port hub Nagoya, will welcome some of the continent's best cricketers, including a star-studded Indian side featuring Jasprit Bumrah and Vaibhav Suryavanshi, led by Shreyas Iyer, for the Asian Games.
Cricket boards flag Asian Games concerns over untested pitch, tiny hotel rooms
Following deliberations between members, including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Afghanistan, among others, it has been decided that the ACC will send representatives for a recce of the venue and the players’ accommodation. “It is a very rudimentary ground, and there remains a question mark over the quality of the pitch. It has been laid very recently and, apart from one tournament, that too in May, hasn’t been tested much.
BCCI to discuss granting of associate membership to Andaman & Nicobar islands
In a notice sent to all its members, the Indian board will seek the opinion of its member associations in this matter.(File) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has called its annual general body meeting on September 28 in Mumbai and one of the major topics for discussion will be whether to grant associate membership to the Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
'Great day' says trans athlete Anaya Bangar after Cricket Australia okays participation
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‘Great day’ says trans athlete Anaya Bangar after Cricket Australia okays participation
Anaya Bangar, the former Mumbai Under-19 cricketer, who underwent a gender affirming surgery in March this year, has received the clearance to play female Community Cricket in Australia. “It is a great day for me especially after knowing the fact that I can play cricket. There was a stage where I thought I would never play cricket again but thanks to Cricket Australia, it has given me another chance,” Anaya told The Indian Express.
‘My station has arrived’: Karn Sharma retires from all forms of cricket
3 min readMumbaiAug 23, 2026 02:29 PM IST Former India leg-spinner Karn Sharma has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket. The 38-year-old represented India in one Test, two ODI’s and one T20I’s and his last appearance came in November 2014. “My station has arrived, I am already 38 and I feel there is no point in playing anymore. The more I play, I will occupy the place of a young player in the team. There is no point in staying in playing when you know that India call will never come.
BCCI officials to meet chief selector Agarkar about tenure extension
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) office bearers will meet selection committee chairman Ajit Agarkar after India's two-Test series against Sri Lanka to discuss a one-year extension. Agarkar, a former India all-rounder, will complete three years as chairman in September, but is eligible for a one-year extension as per the rules. The meeting comes in light of differences of opinion between the selectors and the BCCI about the future of former India captain Rohit Sharma.
BCCI officials to meet chief selector Agarkar about tenure extension
The BCCI, it is learnt, wants the selectors to assess Sharma’s future series by series ahead of the 50-over World Cup in 2027. Selectors are unhappy with Saikia’s comments given that it came after they told Sharma that he would not be selected post the white-ball series in England.
Padma Shri Farokh Engineer, ex-India ‘keeper, waiting for his award for 53 years
Engineer was informed by newspapers in 1973 — when he was still an active India player — that he was chosen for the fourth-highest civilian award by the Government of India. But in the subsequent 53 years, he hasn't received it, he claims. (File) It has been more than half a century since flamboyant wicketkeeper Farokh Engineer was announced as one of the recipients of the Padma Shri award, but the former India Test player is still waiting to get any tangible evidence of the honour.
Hardik seeks return to Gujarat Titans, with captaincy rider; franchise says no
Hardik Pandya of Mumbai Indians reacts during the Match 41 of the TATA Indian Premier League 2026 between Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers Hyderabad at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, India, on April 29, 2026. (CREIMAS) Mumbai Indians' captain Hardik Pandya held talks with Gujarat Titans over a possible return to the franchise but was rejected after he made it conditional on being reinstated as captain, The Indian Express has learnt.
Hardik seeks return to Gujarat Titans, with captaincy rider; franchise says no
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Application of deep transfer learning for foliar disease detection in Solanaceous vegetables for sustainable production
ABSTRACT Solanaceous vegetables are vital staple crops that contribute significantly to global food security; however, plant pathogens cause annual crop losses of 20–40%, resulting in estimated economic losses of USD 220 billion worldwide. This study proposes an enhanced Solanaceae Leaf Disease Classification Network (SLDCNet) leveraging deep transfer learning for early-stage identification of foliar diseases in Solanaceous vegetables.
Has Gambhir's India lost the T20 plot?
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Ferran Torres’s path to FIFA World Cup-winning goal goes through Navi Mumbai
Spain's Ferran Torres scores the opening goal during the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) As Ferran Torres scored the winning goal for Spain in the FIFA World Cup final in the 106th minute, it brought back memories for Vijay Patil, watching from the stands at New Jersey’s Metlife Stadium.
Rohit Sharma’s century at Lord’s came off Shardul Thakur’s bat
Rohit Sharma of India raises his bat after scoring a fifty during the 3rd ODI International match between England and India at the Lord's Cricket Ground, London, England on July 19, 2026. (CREIMAS) Rohit Sharma’s sensational hundred at Lord’s against England came from the willow given by his team mate Shardul Thakur. Sharma used Thakur’s bat during a long chase but India failed to cross the winning line in the series decider.
BREAKING: Lord’s ODI could be Rohit Sharma’s last match for India
The historic Lord’s, hosting the third and final ODI between India and England on July 19, could be Rohit Sharma’s last game in the format, as the BCCI’s senior selection committee have informed him that they have decided to move on from him post the series, The Indian Express understands. The Indian selection committee is learnt to have spoken to Sharma alongside coach Gautam Gambhir last week and have laid down their plans going forward.
No space for Sanju Samson for Zimbabwe series
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Rested, not dropped: No space for Sanju Samson for Zimbabwe series
Sources in the Indian board stated that selection committees have generally preferred to try the fringe players for such small tours. In the past, tours to Zimbabwe have seen many Indian players making their debut. Ajit Agarkar & Co could not have rested Shreyas Iyer as he took over as the captain only recently and are also inclined to give more opportunities to Tilak Varma, who remains the vice-captain.
Shashank Singh reacts after FIR over assault allegations: ‘Baseless and malicious’
Punjab Kings cricketer Shashank Singh has denied all allegations after an FIR was lodged at Ratibad police station in Bhopal against him and members of his family over claims of assault on a domestic help. He has called the accusations false and malicious.
Meet the India U-19 captain: The boy from Gwalior who holds a bat the right way
On Thursday, Yashbardhan Singh Chauhan (extreme right) was named captain of India's under-19 side for the tour of Sri Lanka next month — three one-day matches and two multi-day games. When Yashbardhan Singh Chauhan picked up a cricket bat for the first time at the age of six, his father Anami knew from the grip alone. The hands were in the right place. That was enough. He enrolled his son at Lavkesh Chaudhary’s cricket academy in Gwalior the same week.
Shreyas Iyer set to become India’s T20I captain, called for selection meeting
India's Shreyas Iyer during the fifth T20 International between India and Australia held at the The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore on the 3rd December 2023. (Sportzpics) India’s soon-to-be-appointed T20I captain, Shreyas Iyer, has been asked by the senior selection committee to attend his first selection meeting as captain in person at the BCCI headquarters in Mumbai on Saturday. The meeting will be Iyer’s first as captain after taking over from Mumbai teammate Suryakumar Yadav.
Gaikwad to replace injured Kohli for Afghanistan ODIs, Patidar for India A
Ruturaj Gaikwad last played for India in a T20I in July 2024. (BCCI) Ruturaj Gaikwad is likely to get picked as Virat Kohli’s replacement for three ODI series against Afghanistan whereas Rajat Patidar might be looked in for India A squad which will travel to Sri Lanka for tri-series involving Afghanistan.
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