Page 3 - Wankhede Stadium

Wankhede Stadium, Eden Gardens likely to host World Cup semifinals

Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium and the Eden Gardens in Kolkata --- both iconic venues -- have emerged as the frontrunners to host the two semifinals of the 2023 World Cup. This means the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai -- another venue with a rich legacy -- could lose out on organising one of the biggest games of the ODI showpiece. "Mumbai's Wankhede and Kolkata's Eden Gardens are two likely venues for the World Cup semi finals. Earlier, Chennai was also in the race but it seems Eden is slightly ahead now," a BCCI source told PTI on Monday. "One of the reasons could be the November weather in Chennai where there is always chance of rain." Twelve hosting associations were called in Mumbai on Monday to discuss the details and finalise the venues before Tuesday's official announcement. If India qualify for the semifinals, they will play their last-four stage game in Mumbai. The Wankhede Stadium hosted the final of the 2011 World Cup, in which a Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led India beat Sri L

New floodlights to be installed at Wankhede Stadium ahead of 2023 World Cup

The Wankhede Stadium will soon get a facelift with new set of LED floodlights set to be installed along with refurbished hospitality boxes ahead of the 2023 ODI World Cup, scheduled in October-November this year. Along with one India game, there is a semi-final also slated to be held at the iconic ground. The Wankhede Stadium is among five venues shortlisted by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) that are earmarked to undergo renovation and upgrade work ahead of the World Cup, which is a little over three months away now. While the Indian board is yet to start the work, the idea behind inviting tenders to change the floodlights is to ensure that such big initiatives are completed with ease and are not left for a tighter deadline. As the home ground for five-time IPL winners Mumbai Indians, the Wankhede Stadium had hosted seven league matches during IPL 2023 before work began in improving the outfield, which started as soon as the league round of the IPL ended. "Sealed

Emotional homecoming for Hardik Pandya at Wankhede, says Ravi Shastri

Hardik Pandya played for the Mumbai Indians in the IPL from 2015 to 2021. Pandya has helped Mumbai Indians win four titles during this period

MI vs RCB Highlights, IPL 2023: Surya, Wadhera guide Mumbai to historic win

Indian Premier League 2023 Highlights, MI vs RCB: Suryakumar Yadav's career-best 83 (35), and Nehal Wadhera's 52* (34) helped Mumbai cruise to the 200-run target and march to 3rd place in points table

IPL 2023 MI vs RCB preview: Rohit vs Virat in playoffs race at Wankhede

Placed bottom half of the points table and have lost their previous games, Rohit Sharma's Mumbai Indians take on Virat Kohli's Royal Challengers Bangalore in the playoffs race

IPL 2023 MI vs KKR preview: Mumbai eye second win, Kolkata aim for comeback

Mumbai Indians would be looking to get back to wins when they face the Kolkata Knight Riders at the Wankhede in the day game

IPL 2023 MI vs CSK preview: Will the Mumbai-Chennai El Classico deliver?

The rivalry between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings in the IPL has been termed as the El Classico of cricket. With out of form and aged players in both squads, the charm of the contest is lost

IND vs AUS: Wankhede attracts a big crowd for first ODI since 2020

A renovated and refurbished Wankhede Stadium attracted a big crowd on a working day for the first ODI between India and Australia on Friday -- the first match after MCA completed first phase of work

Life-size statue of Sachin Tendulkar to come up at Wankhede stadium

In his own words, life has come full circle for Sachin Tendulkar, who is set to be honoured with a life-size statue at the Wankhede Stadium, the place where it all began for him. The cricket icon's journey started here under childhood coach Ramakant Achrekar, and it was at this very venue that he won the World Cup with India in 2011. He also bid adieu to cricket at the same ground, by playing in his landmark 200th Test against the West Indies in 2013. The statue is expected to be unveiled when he turns 50 on April 24. "I started my cricketing journey representing Mumbai. India winning the World Cup in 2011 remains the biggest moment in my life. My last match representing India, was very memorable, and that happened in Mumbai as well," Tendulkar told PTI. "Life has come a full circle for me at Wankhede, which has been witness to some very special moments. When the Mumbai Cricket Association suggested about my statue at Wankhede, I was pleasantly surprised. "I've always taken a lot

10 yrs post-retirement, a life-size statue of Sachin Tendulkar at Wankhede

Officials concerned with the development have said that the statue will be unveiled on April 23. It will be the legend's 50th birthday

IND vs SL 1st T20I Highlights: Mavi shines on debut as India win a thriller

India vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I Live Updates: The first match of the three-match series begins at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Catch all the live updates here

IND vs SL 1st T20I: Pitch report, weather forecast, live streaming details

India vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I: The match takes place at Wankhede and India will be under new skipper Hardik Pandya. The pitch is always high scoring

SRH vs PBKS: Pitch Report, Weather and Dew Update of Wankhede Stadium

IPL 2022 SRH vs PBKS Pitch, Weather, and Dew Update: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings at Wankhede will have a batting-friendly wicket. However, it may offer grip to spinners due to deterioration

IPL 2022 MI vs SRH Highlights: Hyderabad stay in the race with 3-run win

MI vs SRH Highlights: Bhuvneshwar Kumar's maiden wicket over in the 19th and Umran Malik's figures of 3-23 helped Sunrisers Hyderabad win the game by just three runs even as Tim David almost stole it

IPL 2022 CSK vs GT Highlights: Titans secure top two spot in Points Table

CSK vs GT Highlights: Wriddhiman Saha with bat and bowlers overall performed exceptionally well as the Gujarat Titans beat Chennai Super Kings by seven wickets to secure a top-two spot in Points Table

SRH vs RCB: Pitch Report, Weather and Dew Update of Wankhede Stadium

IPL 2022 SRH vs RCB Pitch, Weather and Dew Update: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bangalore at Wankhede will have a batting-friendly wicket. However, being a day game, it may offer grip too

IPL 2022 PBKS vs RR Highlights: Jaiswal, Hetmyer guide Rajasthan home

PBKS vs RR Highlights: Youngster Yashasvi Jaiswal's 68 runs off just 41 balls were central to Rajasthan Royals chasing down 190 against Punjab Kings at the Wankhede Stadium to win the match by 6 wkts

PBKS vs RR: Pitch Report, Weather and Dew Update of Wankhede Stadium

IPL 2022 PBKS vs RR Pitch, Weather, and Dew Update: Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals at Wankhede will have a batting-friendly wicket. However, being a day game, it may offer grip to spinners

IPL 2022 KKR vs RR Highlights: Rinku-Rana end Kolkata's 5-match losing run

KKR vs RR Highlights: Nitish Rana and Rinku Singh combined together to give Kolkata Knight Riders its first win in six matches as they chased down 153 to defeat the Rajasthan Royals by seven wickets

KKR vs RR: Pitch Report, Weather and Dew Update of Wankhede Stadium

IPL 2022 KKR vs RR Pitch, Weather, and Dew Update: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals will see a lot of dew at Wankhede giving undue advantage to batters. Pitch will remain batting-friendly too