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Built by the Mumbai Cricket Association, Wankhede is best known as the venue where India won the 2011 Cricket World Cup final on home soil, capped off by MS Dhoni's iconic winning six.

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Sourav Ganguly’s Iconic 2002 NatWest Final Jersey to Go on Display at MCA Museum

Sourav Ganguly’s iconic jersey from the 2002 NatWest Series final will be displayed at the MCA Sharad Pawar Cricket Museum in Mumbai on November 14, 15 and 17, 2026.
The jersey is remembered for Ganguly waving it from the Lord’s balcony after India defeated England in the 2002 final.
The exhibition is being organised through a collaboration between the Mumbai Cricket Association and the Marylebone Cricket Club.
Other items include Sachin Tendulkar’s ODI jumper, MS Dhoni’s ODI jersey, Rahul Dravid’s Test jersey and Anil Kumble’s ODI cap.
A medal from the 1982 Jubilee Test between India and England will also be part of the display.

Sarfaraz Khan Returns to Ranji Grind After India A Snub, Scores 55 for Mumbai

Sarfaraz Khan scored 55 off 100 balls for Mumbai against Railways on the opening day of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match at Brabourne Stadium on November 2, 2026.
Mumbai closed Day 1 at 247 for 6 after being put in to bat; Angkrish Raghuvanshi top-scored with 78 and Himanshu Sangwan took three wickets for Railways.
Sarfaraz was not selected for India's A squad for the three four-day matches against New Zealand, despite having been included in India's Test squad for the Sri Lanka tour in August as an injury replacement.
Sarfaraz said he expected to be considered for selection but stressed that his responsibility was to keep playing cricket and scoring runs.
He said he had heard selectors were considering him more for Indian conditions, while pointing to his India A performances in South Africa and England.

Glenn Maxwell Retires from International Cricket, Bringing the Big Show to a Close

Glenn Maxwell announced his retirement from international cricket on November 3, 2026, at the age of 38.
Maxwell represented Australia in 286 international matches: seven Tests, 149 ODIs and 130 T20 internationals.
He scored 3,990 runs in ODIs and 2,897 in T20Is, where his strike rate was 154.42.
Maxwell was part of Australia's 2015 and 2023 ODI World Cup-winning teams and the 2021 T20 World Cup-winning side.
His 201 not out from 128 balls against Afghanistan at the 2023 ODI World Cup remains one of his defining performances.

Ranji Trophy 2026-27 Day 1: Jaiswal Falls for Duck, KL Rahul Scores Four as India Stars Struggle

Yashasvi Jaiswal was dismissed for a duck against Chandigarh in Mumbai.
KL Rahul scored four runs for Karnataka against Andhra.
Karnataka suffered multiple early wickets against Andhra's pace attack.
Defending champions Jammu and Kashmir began their title defence against Madhya Pradesh.
Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Siraj and other established players are also involved in the opening round.

Did you know? Facts about Wankhede Stadium

Ganguly’s shirt became an enduring image of India’s successful 2002 NatWest Series campaign after the Lord’s balcony celebration. Read the story →
The visiting collection includes memorabilia from different formats: ODI and Test clothing, an ODI cap and a historic Test medal. Read the story →
The exhibition is scheduled across three separate dates—November 14, 15 and 17—rather than as a continuous three-day opening. Read the story →
The artefacts are preserved by the MCC Museum at Lord’s and are being brought to Mumbai for the special display. Read the story →
Sarfaraz made his Test debut against England in February 2024 and has played six Tests, scoring 371 runs at an average of 37.10. Read the story →
He scored 150 against New Zealand in Bengaluru in October 2024, his highest Test score. Read the story →
Sarfaraz has scored 300 runs in seven first-class matches for India A outside India, averaging 50 with three half-centuries. Read the story →
He said he has maintained an early-morning practice routine and can often be found training at Azad Maidan or Cross Maidan in Mumbai. Read the story →
Sarfaraz said he lost 20 kg, reducing his weight from 97 kg to 77 kg, as a personal fitness decision rather than at the team's instruction. Read the story →
Maxwell is one of only two players, alongside India's Rohit Sharma, to have scored five centuries in men's T20 internationals. Read the story →
His unbeaten 201 against Afghanistan in 2023 came after Australia had slumped to 91/7 while chasing 292. Read the story →
Maxwell's final appearance for Australia was against Oman at the 2026 T20 World Cup, where he took two wickets and did not need to bat. Read the story →

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Sourav Ganguly’s Iconic 2002 NatWest Final Jersey to Go on Display at MCA Museum

Sourav Ganguly’s famous jersey, waved from the Lord’s balcony after India’s 2002 NatWest Series final victory, will be displayed at the MCA Sharad Pawar Cricket Museum in Mumbai on November 14, 15 and 17. The MCC collection also includes memorabilia linked to Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni, Rahul Dravid

Sarfaraz Khan Returns to Ranji Grind After India A Snub, Scores 55 for Mumbai

Sarfaraz Khan responded to his omission from India's A squad for the New Zealand series by returning to Mumbai's Ranji Trophy campaign, scoring 55 against Railways and speaking candidly about selection, motivation and his daily routine.

Glenn Maxwell Retires from International Cricket, Bringing the Big Show to a Close

Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has announced his retirement from international cricket at 38, ending a career spanning 286 appearances. The 2015 and 2023 ODI World Cup winner will continue playing franchise T20 cricket, including for Melbourne Stars.

Tushar Deshpande’s Hat-Trick Puts Mumbai in Command Against Chandigarh

Tushar Deshpande claimed a hat-trick and finished with 5/17 as Mumbai dismissed Chandigarh for 78 in the Ranji Trophy. After posting 429, Mumbai enforced the follow-on and tightened their grip on the match.

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Ranji Trophy 2026-27 Day 1: Jaiswal Falls for Duck, KL Rahul Scores Four as India Stars Struggle

The Ranji Trophy 2026-27 season began with a difficult morning for India Test batters Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul. Jaiswal was dismissed for a duck against Chandigarh, while Rahul made four against Andhra as Karnataka lost early wickets. Defending champions Jammu and Kashmir also began their title

Wasim Jaffer Questions Yashasvi Jaiswal's Wicketkeeping Move: 'Focus on Your Batting'

Former India opener Wasim Jaffer has questioned Yashasvi Jaiswal's decision to train as a wicketkeeper ahead of the 2026–27 domestic season. With Mumbai captain Siddhesh Lad indicating that Jaiswal wants to develop the skill, Jaffer has urged the young batter to prioritise his batting and focus on t

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