Raju Kulkarni

Former India captain Dilip Vengsarkar's unwavering support for Sanjay Manjrekar's 1989 West Indies tour selection is highlighted. Despite resistance, Vengsarkar championed the young batter, who emerged as India's top scorer. Manjrekar also shared anecdotes about Vengsarkar's mentorship and his unique personality, calling him a "buddy" and a "Legend with a Difference."

The Mumbai Cricket Association’s Cricket Improvement Committee, headed by former India opener Lalchand Rajput, at a meeting on Tuesday appointed ex-India pacer Raju Kulkarni as the new chief selector of the Mumbai senior & under-23 teams. Kulkarni, who played 3 Tests and 10 ODIs in which he picked 15 wickets in the 80s, has been the chairman and member of the CIC in the past.

Former India pacer Raju Kulkarni has decided to stay on his post as the Mumbai chief selector after a “constructive, positive meeting” with Mumbai Cricket Association president Amol Kale and secretary Ajinkya Naik at the MCA office on Tuesday.

Former India pacer Raju Kulkarni could quit his post as the Mumbai chief selector. Kulkarni didn’t attend the West Zone selection committee meeting to pick the Duleep Trophy squad on Thursday in Ahmedabad. The meeting was chaired by Kulkarni’s fellow Mumbai selector Sanjay Patil instead.

India's relationship with fast bowling has always been at best, uncomfortable. It is as if we are too scared of speed.

The chaotic state of affairs at the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has seen a spate of resignations of late.

Mumbai’s senior selection committee expressed disappointment with the attitude and performance of some of the team’s established players during the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy.

Veteran slow left-arm orthodox bowler Padmakar Shivalkar was a picture of dedication during his playing days and an inspiration for others, said former India pacer Raju Kulkarni Friday.

The Mumbai Cricket Association on Friday shortlisted former India players Lalchand Rajput, Sameer Dighe and Raju Kulkarni for its Cricket Improvement Committee.

The Mumbai Cricket Association has appointed former India pacer Raju Kulkarni, who was the Mumbai senior chief selector last season, as the new chairman of the MCA's Cricket Improvement Committee, TOI has learnt. The MCA has also decided to rope in former India women's team captain Diana Edulji as the cricket advisor of women’s cricket, while ex-Mumbai captain Milind Rege will continue to stay as the cricket advisor of men’s cricket.

The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has appointed former India pacer Raju Kulkarni as the new chairman of the Cricket Improvement Committee. Diana Edulji will serve as the cricket advisor for women's cricket, while Milind Rege will remain as the advisor for men's cricket. Kulkarni replaces Lalchand Rajput, who was the CIC chairman last year.

The dismal show of the Mumbai Ranji team, which was knocked out in the league stage, came under the scanner of the Mumbai Cricket Association Friday.

A day after he lost the presidential elections of the Mumbai Cricket Association to Amol Kale by 25 votes, India's 1983 World Cup hero Sandeep Patil has received an emotional letter (a copy is with TOI) from former India pacer Raju Kulkarni, who has lauded Patil for his "courage for fighting this so bravely."

Former India pacer Raju Kulkarni, a member of the Mumbai Cricket Association's Cricket Improvement Committee (CIC), has informed the state body (MCA) that he won't be able attend any meetings till December owing to doctor's advice.

Soon after Lalchand Rajput, another member of the all-powerful Cricket Improvement Committee has reacted strongly to the CIC being suddenly 'dissolved' by the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) due to conflict of interest issues.

The Mumbai Cricket Association inaugurated a newly-renovated gym at its BKC facility, aimed at enhancing the fitness and training of cricketers across all age groups. The state-of-the-art facility was unveiled in the presence of key MCA officials and advisors, marking a significant step forward in supporting athletes' physical development.

The strategists of Mumbai cricket are gearing up to address the subpar performance of the senior team in both white-ball tournaments this season. They plan to formulate a strategy for the upcoming Ranji Trophy, scheduled to commence on January 5.

A couple of months after former India players Lalchand Rajput and Raju Kulkarni -two of the three members of the previous Cricket Improvement Committee (CIC) complained about the "unfair dissolution" of their committee by the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) in February this year, the Ethics Officer-cum-Ombudsman of the association, (retd) Justice Vijaya Tahilramani has finally acknowledged their complaint.

Finally, some good things seem to be happening again for Mumbai cricket. Just five days ago, former India pacer Raju Kulkarni and off-spinner Kiran Mokashi had quit the Cricket Improvement Committee of the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) accusing the governing body of not implementing any of their ideas and suggestions.

Mumbai chief selector Salil Ankola has objected to ex-Cricket Improvement Committee (CIC) members Lalchand Rajput and Raju Kulkarni’s statements in their petitions to the Mumbai Cricket Association's (MCA) ombudsman that “the selectors are willing to testify for the interference of the MCA secretaries in the selection of the Mumbai team.”

The Mumbai Cricket Association has communicated to the players (TOI has a copy) that to play in the local tournaments is a mandatory condition now.

With outdoor cricket not possible at this time of the year in the city due to the monsoons, the Mumbai Cricket Association has decided that 26 Mumbai players-all the senior team probables and some from the under-23 side-will prepare for the season by undergoing a two-week camp at a state-of the-art residential academy in Alur, near Bangalore, for two weeks (from July 16-30).

Former India pacer Karsan Ghavri believes that speedster Mohammed Shami, who is in peak form, would be a key bowler for the country during the upcoming ODI World Cup, to be hosted by England.

Veteran seamer Dhawal Kulkarni will lead Mumbai in the Buchi Babu tournament, which will be held from August 15 to September 5 at four venues in Tamil Nadu.

Mumbai Cricket Association seeks coaches & selectors. Senior selector criteria include playing experience. New CIC chairman replacing Raju Kulkarni. Omkar Salvi may continue as head coach. Interviews by CIC.

The Mumbai Cricket Association's (MCA) Cricket Improvement Committee (CIC), led by former India opener Lalchand Rajput has appointed ex-Mumbai pacer Santosh Saxena (fast bowling) and Satish Samant (batting) as coaches at the MCA's indoor academy in BKC.