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When Love Took Center Stage at Wankhede: A Proposal Gone Viral During MI vs KKR Clash

Planning a marriage proposal is rarely simple. Between choosing the perfect ring, timing the moment just right, and hoping for a “yes,” it’s already a nerve-wracking experience. Now imagine adding a packed cricket stadium, thousands of spectators, and countless cameras capturing every second. That’s exactly what unfolded during the Mumbai…

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Cricket Australia Clarifies Cameron Green’s Bowling Absence in IPL 2026

Cricket Australia (CA) has issued an official clarification regarding Cameron Green’s absence from bowling duties for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in IPL 2026, following remarks made by skipper Ajinkya Rahane after their opening match against Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium.

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Virat Kohli smashes bat, throws gloves in anger after dismissal vs Mumbai Indians

NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli’s fiery knock against Mumbai Indians ended in frustration on Monday, as the Royal Challengers Bengaluru star batter couldn’t hide his emotions after his dismissal at the Wankhede Stadium.

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How Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah and Rohit Sharma fared in MI vs RCB IPL clash

As Mumbai Indians (MI) host Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in a high-octane IPL 2025 encounter at the Wankhede Stadium today, all eyes will be on the mouth-watering individual battles — particularly Virat Kohli vs Jasprit Bumrah, and the long-standing rivalry between India’s modern-day batting icons, Kohli and Rohit Sharma.

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IPL match today, MI vs RCB: Playing XI Prediction, head to head, Wankhede Stadium pitch report, weather in Mumbai

Mumbai Indians, still searching for consistency, will be hoping their batters step up and take charge when they face a confident Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their upcoming IPL clash on Monday. With three losses in four games, the five-time champions have endured another sluggish start to the season, plagued primarily…

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MI vs RCB IPL 2025 Match: Head to Head, Match Preview, Squads, Weather Updates, Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru IPL Match Details

As Mumbai Indians brace for their fifth outing in IPL 2025, the focus remains firmly on their faltering batting unit when they face a resurgent Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Wankhede Stadium on Monday. MI, who have lost three of their first four matches, are under pressure to course-correct quickly…

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IPL 2025: 'You're from Punjab, so just...' - What Hardik Pandya told MI debutant Ashwani Kumar

A quick pep talk by skipper Hardik Pandya lifted the spirits of a nervous Mumbai Indians' (MI) debutant in Ashwani Kumar, who didn't look back thereafter on a Monday evening in the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Wankhede Stadium, which he made his own with a record-setting spell of…

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IPL 2025: 'You're from Punjab, so just...' - What Hardik Pandya told debutant Ashwani Kumar

A quick pep talk by his skipper Hardik Pandya lifted the spirits of a nervous Mumbai Indians' debutant in Ashwani Kumar, who didn't look back thereafter on a Monday evening at the Wankhede Stadium, which he made his own with a record-setting spell of fast bowling.

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New Zealand Prime Minister visits Wankhede Stadium with Ross Taylor, Ajaz Patel, Trent Boult

MUMBAI: New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon visited the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday morning, along with former Kiwi batting great Ross Taylor, left-arm pace ace Trent Boult, who is set to turn out for the Mumbai Indians in IPL 2025, and left-arm spinner Ajaz Patel, who took a 'perfect ten'…

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New Zealand Prime Minister to visit Wankhede Stadium with Ross Taylor and Ajaz Patel

MUMBAI: New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will visit the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday morning, along with former Kiwi batting great Ross Taylor and left-arm spinner Ajaz Patel.

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Told Abhishek Sharma, it's the best innings I have seen: Kevin Pietersen

MUMBAI: With his blistering innings of 54-ball 135 against England at the Wankhede Stadium in the fifth and final T20I on Sunday, Abhishek Sharma won the hearts of many. Amongst those blown away by the Indian opener's relentless blitzkrieg is former England captain Kevin Pietersen, who is here for commentary…

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'India! India! ki awaaz': Shikhar Dhawan's heartfelt tribute to Wankhede stadium

NEW DELHI: To mark the 50th anniversary of Wankhede Stadium, cricketer Shikhar Dhawan shared a heartfelt tribute, reflecting on the countless unforgettable moments and the electrifying atmosphere of this iconic venue.

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Watch: Sunil Gavaskar's impromptu dance gig at Wankhede Stadium's grand celebrations

NEW DELHI: Former India captains Sunil Gavaskar, Dilip Vengsarkar, Ravi Shastri, Sachin Tendulkar, Rohit Sharma and Ajinkya Rahane along with Diana Edulji were all in attendance as the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) celebrated the completion of 50 years of the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday.

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MCA rewards 8 surviving members of 1974 Mumbai team with Rs 10 lakhs each

MUMBAI: In a magnanimous gesture, the Mumbai Cricket Association, on the occasion of Wankhede Stadium's 50th anniversary, on Wednesday rewarded the eight surviving members of the Mumbai team which played the first-ever first-class match at the iconic venue, back in 1974 (Nov 17-19) against Baroda, with Rs 10 lakhs each.

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Conor McGregor vs Logan Paul at Wankhede stadium in India? UFC star almost 'confirms' $250 million boxing bout

Conor McGregor has hinted at a spectacular return to combat sports with a boxing exhibition against social media star Logan Paul, scheduled to take place in India in 2025. This announcement marks a shift for the 36-year-old Irishman, whose career has been on hold since a severe leg injury sustained…

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World Test Championship Points Table: India drop to second as Australia claim top spot

NEW DELHI: India's dreams of making it to the World Test Championship (WTC) final were severely dented after New Zealand handed them a historic 0-3 series whitewash at home. It was their first-ever series loss in such a manner on home soil, as India lost the third Test by 25…

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3rd Test: India allow New Zealand back into contest after Jadeja heroics

India lose 3/6 in 8 balls in final 15 minutes to end Day 1 at 86/4 in reply to NZ’s 235

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India vs New Zealand 3rd Test: Pride on line for battered Team India at the Wankhede

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India vs New Zealand 3rd Test: When and where to watch – dates, time and live streaming details

With their reputation and impressive home record undermined by a New Zealand team that has secured two Test victories in India for the first time in decades, Rohit Sharma's squad will enter Wankhede Stadium on Friday for the series' third and final Test, aiming to regain some pride.

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India vs New Zealand, 3rd Test: With series decided, MCA may offer extra tickets for sale online

MUMBAI: With New Zealand having clinched the series 2-0 by winning the second Test at Pune, the public interest level in the third and final Test between India and New Zealand, which will kick off from Nov 1 at the Wankhede Stadium, may just go down.

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'Hats off to him for... ': Rohit Sharma lauds Hardik Pandya as Wankhede stadium cheers for India allrounder

NEW DELHI: Hardik Pandya will never forget the iconic Thursday evening at the jam-packed Wankhede Stadium. About two months ago, during IPL 2024, Pandya faced boos and jeers from the Wankhede crowd. However, those boos turned into resounding cheers as Pandya played a crucial role in Team India's ICC T20…

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Team India victory parade: Love showered on Rohit Sharma's boys at Wankhede stadium

MUMBAI: "Mumbai never disappoints". Those words of Rohit Sharma aptly summed up the reception Mumbaikars dished out to his T20 World Cup winning squad - at the Marine Drive and then at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday.

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Never seen Rohit Sharma so emotional in 15 years like he was after the final: Virat Kohli

MUMBAI: This was a victory party India's 2024 T20 World Cup winning team won't forget in their lifetime. For a Wankhede Stadium which has staged India's World Cup-winning celebrations in 2007 and 2011, the 2024 edition was truly special.

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Epic scenes at Wankhede as Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya dance their hearts out. Watch

NEW DELHI: An elated Indian team was seen enjoying to the fullest at the Wankhede after wrapping up their grand welcome celebrations post the T20 World Cup title triumph.

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Team India to celebrate T20 World Cup 2024 title win with open bus parade, small function at Wankhede in Mumbai

MUMBAI: Like it was in 2007, when an MS Dhoni-led Team India won the inaugural T20 World Cup, the Rohit Sharma-led Indian men’s cricket team will celebrate the T20 World Cup 2024 title win with an open bus parade, followed by a small function at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.…

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