He is the Group Sports Editor at Mid-day. He has been a cricket writer since 1988 and covered the cricket World Cups of 1996 and 2003 apart from a host of international series in England, Australia, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka, UAE, and Bangladesh. Twitter: @ClaytonMurzello
Mumbai did not have a great Buchi Babu tournament in Chennai in preparation for the 2024-25 grind, but it was profitable for city players in the 1980s especially Nirlon outfits of 1983, 1984 and 1985... [Read More]
05 September,2024 06:52 AM IST | Mumbai | Clayton MurzelloShastri, who guided India to back-to-back Test series wins in 2018-19 and 2020-21 on Australian soil, feels the hosts are vulnerable, but will compete well for sure... [Read More]
02 September,2024 08:10 AM IST | Mumbai | Clayton MurzelloThirty years ago, this month, Ravi Shastri decided to take the plunge into television commentary to forge an enduring career behind the microphone. He talks on what it took to become a much sought-after commentator ... [Read More]
31 August,2024 07:55 AM IST | Mumbai | Clayton MurzelloFormer Australia pace ace predicts 3-2 scoreline in favour of hosts; there will be no drawn games in the five-Test series Down Under, he says ... [Read More]
27 August,2024 07:43 AM IST | Mumbai | Clayton MurzelloWith due consideration to ground realities/reasons, the entire lot of teams not playing Mumbai’s most celebrated cricket tournament simultaneously every Sunday is a slight on the city’s cricketing ethos... [Read More]
22 August,2024 06:41 AM IST | Mumbai | Clayton MurzelloHeavy rains in the southern Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul killed 39 people, with another 68 still missing, the state civil defence agency said Friday, as record-breaking floods devastated cities and forced thousands to leave their homes. Pics/AFP (Text/AP)... [Read More]
05 May,2024 08:41 PM ISTOver 39 per cent voter turnout was recorded in the first six hours of polling on Friday in phase two of the Lok Sabha elections 2024 covering 88 seats in 13 states and Union territories amidst reports of EVM glitches and bogus voting in some booths in Kerala and West Bengal (Pics/PTI)... [Read More]
26 April,2024 02:53 PM ISTThe Indian National Congress marked its 139th Foundation Day on Thursday. On the occasion Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge unfurled the party flag at the All India Congress Committee (AICC) Headquarters in Delhi.... [Read More]
28 December,2023 01:43 PM ISTA 39-year-old man tested positive for the Nipah virus, which was transmitted to him through direct contact with an infected person who died on August 30, State Health Minister Veena George said (Pics/PTI)... [Read More]
15 September,2023 02:29 PM ISTThe collective water stock in the seven reservoirs that supply drinking water to Mumbai is now 73.99 per cent, as per the data shared by BMC ... [Read More]
30 July,2023 04:15 PM ISTActor Amit Sadh who began his acting journey with the Television teen drama, `Kyun Hota Hai Pyaarrr` in 2002, has cemented his place as a prominent actor in Bollywood today. The actor who made his Bollywood debut in 2013 with `Kai Po Che` is celebrating his 39th birthday on June 5, which is today. As the actor turns a year older today, let`s take a look back at the five best performances of Amit Sadh that we all loved. ... [Read More]
05 June,2023 04:41 PM IST39th birthday was extra special for actor Katrina Kaif as it was her first birthday after marriage to Vicky Kaushal. The lovebirds, who tied the knot at Six Senses Fort Barwara in Rajasthan on December 9, 2021, celebrated Kat`s birthday in the Maldives. Ileana d`Cruz, Mini Mathur, Isabelle Kaif, Sunny Kaushal were at part of the celebration (All photos/Yogen Shah... [Read More]
20 July,2022 12:19 PM IST | MumbaiFor nearly two decades now, actor Katrina Kaif has been a prominent part of the entertainment industry. The `Singh is Kinng` actor gathers a lot of appreciation from the netizens as well as from her co-workers for her fitness and amazing dance moves. The actor turned 39 on Saturday and ringed in her birthday in the Maldives surrounded by her closed ones. She was accompanied by her husband Vicky Kaushal, brother-in-law Sunny Kaushal, sister Isabella Kaif, Ileana D`Cruz, Angira Dhar, Anand Tiwari, and others (All Photos/ Official Social Media Accounts)... [Read More]
17 July,2022 12:06 PM ISTHeartthrob of B-town Sidharth Malhotra was seen celebrating his 39th birthday with fans. His special day was marked by a heartwarming celebration as his fans came to make it unforgettable. Sidharth who is widely loved for his movie `Shershaah` cut cakes with his fans. The actor received a shower of gifts and hugs, which made his birthday a truly special and memorable occasion.... [Read More]
17 January,2024 12:15 PM ISTKarishma Tanna hosted her star-studded birthday bash on Sunday, December 17, which was attended by many celebrities. The actress` actual birthday is on December 21. The diva celebrated her pre-birthday bash with husband, Varun Bangera. It was a star-studded affair as several celebrities from Bollywood and television turned up at the bash looking their best. A-list celebrities like Jasmin Bhasin, Sunny Leone and others were spotted at the event in their glamorous avatars! Take a peek inside Karishma Tanna`s birthday bash in this video... [Read More]
19 December,2023 07:51 PM IST | MumbaiThe 39th anniversary of Operation Blue Star was observed at the Golden Temple, Amritsar on June 6. Several people were seen wearing black turbans to mark the anniversary. Security across Amritsar was tightened in view of the anniversary of Operation Blue Star. Notably, Operation Blue Star was carried out by the Indian Army in June 1984. Its aim was to capture Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale and his supporters hiding in the Golden Temple. On the operation’s 39th anniversary, police forces in civil clothes were deployed inside the Sikh shrine’s premises. Pro-Khalistan slogans were openly raised by people inside the Gurudwara’s premises. People were also carrying Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale’s posters. DCP (Law & Order) Amritsar said that the deployment was made to avoid any untoward situation. Guru Granth Sahib damaged during Operation Blue Star was taken out for public display.... [Read More]
06 June,2023 05:18 PM IST | MumbaiAir quality in Delhi and its neighboring regions reached severe levels again on Thursday, engulfing the national capital in thick smog. At 8 am, the national capital`s Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 364 (`Very Poor`) while at 7 am, it was 408 (`Severe`)... [Read More]
03 November,2022 11:49 PM ISTFormer India captain and coach talks about Sanjay Kohli, who injured a teammate to make his way into the Podar College team for an important final against Jhunjunwala College in 1979. Listen to this and much more in the latest episode of Mid-day’s Mumbai Cricket Podcast with Clayton Murzello.... [Read More]
28 May,2022 02:18 PM IST | MumbaiRavi Shastri turns back the clock to the time he was ignored for an age-group tournament despite smashing the bowlers in the trials. Listen to this and much more in the latest episode of Mid-Day’s Mumbai Cricket Podcast with Clayton Murzello.... [Read More]
27 May,2022 03:29 PM IST | MumbaiMumbai on Thursday reported 139 new Coronavirus cases, the highest daily count since February 23. No death linked to the infection was reported in the financial capital.... [Read More]
13 May,2022 09:59 PM IST | MumbaiMid-day’s Mumbai Cricket Podcast with Clayton Murzello - A series of candid conversations with some of Mumbai’s most loved cricketers, coaches, selectors and well-wishers. Tune in for the podcast on Aug 29 only on https://www.mid-day.com/podcast/... [Read More]
27 August,2021 10:08 AM IST | MumbaiSachin Tendulkar’s first senior division Kanga League captain, Hemant Kenkre, who represented Sassanian CC and Cricket Club of India (CCI) on the club scene, shares the story of his cricket journey which involved several seasons of the Kanga League, a tournament which is played in the monsoon months. Kenkre rubbed shoulders with the cream of Mumbai cricket in his premier division club cricket days with the CCI from the late 1970s to the early 1990s.... [Read More]
30 August,2024 03:53 PM IST | MumbaiStarting his club cricket at Rajasthan Sports Club, for whom he got a hundred in the Kanga League, and graduating to Dadar Union Sporting Club, Sunil Gavaskar’s local cricket journey was nothing short of memorable. Throw in his school and college cricket at the St Xavier’s institutions and you’ll get a feel of Mumbai cricket’s tapestry. The tough, ruthless and at times, not-so-fair world of city cricket is displayed in the form of a two-year gap between his two first-class games for Mumbai (1967-68 to 1969-70). But runs mattered finally, runs which became the main act in the Sunil Gavaskar story. This special episode of the Mumbai Cricket Podcast with Clayton Murzello, to coincide with Sunil Gavaskar turning 75 on July 10, is not to be missed. ... [Read More]
05 July,2024 02:13 PM IST | MumbaiA school cricket hero in 1974-75, Nakul Rege went on to play junior cricket for the city as well as represent the Bombay University team. He was a promising batsman and able leg-spinner, parading his skills for PJ Hindu Gymkhana, a team he was part of during their ‘A’ division Dr HD Kanga League triumph in 1981. Nakul talks about rubbing shoulders with the best names in Mumbai cricket and how he benefited from the likes of Test players Eknath Solkar and Ashok Mankad. In 1984, he migrated to the USA, from where he continues his love affair with cricket.... [Read More]
10 May,2024 12:28 PM IST | MumbaiA keen interest in cricket saw a young Prof Shetty handle junior cricket affairs in city cricket, which earned him a post in the Mumbai Cricket Association managing committee in 1990.By 1996, he was the association’s secretary, graduating soon to holding key positions in the BCCI. A sought-after and trusted administrator among present and former players, Shetty has gone down as one of the pillars of cricket administration in this country. Mumbai cricket is at the heart of his interests and he spells out why in this podcast.... [Read More]
23 March,2024 08:38 AM IST | MumbaiFrom a young Ruia College student, itching to be a cricketer, Dr CT Patankar rose to be an India stumper, who impressed no less a personality than India’s first Test captain CK Nayudu, in the 1950s. Despite being a fine wicketkeeper and sound batsman who could adjust to different situations, Patankar, the oldest living Mumbai-based Test player at 93, played only one Test and 10 Ranji games for Mumbai. He took things in his stride and moved to Maharashtra in 1966-67. At the age of 50, Patankar decided to do his PhD in Materials Management. In 1998, Patankar accompanied the Indian team on their Test and one-day tour to Zimbabwe.... [Read More]
27 February,2024 05:46 PM IST | MumbaiStarting off as a leg-spinner and lower-order batsman in Pune, Milind Gunjal rose to become a key batsman for his state’s Ranji team, Tata Sports Club and PJ Hindu Gymkhana on the Mumbai club scene. He rubbed shoulders with the best names in Mumbai cricket and came close to being picked for India’s 1986 tour of England. He revisits his up and down first-class cricket journey which culminated with Maharashtra reaching the Ranji Trophy final against victors Punjab in 1992-93.... [Read More]
13 January,2024 07:29 PM IST | MumbaiRuns by the tons at the junior level caused the Mumbai Ranji Trophy selectors to pick Pravin Amre as a teenager in 1986-87 for a knockout match. While he didn’t set Bangalore on fire in a lost game v Karnataka, he decided to shift to Railways on the advice of his coach Ramakant Achrekar. His new team provided no bed of roses, but he scored enough runs to be picked for India in 1991-92. The following year he got a Test debut ton against SA at Durban. A Mumbai return was part of his destiny and after ending his FC career with Goa, Amre took to coaching. Success as Mumbai coach decorates his cricketing CV, but donning the Mumbai coach’s cap seems unlikely. In this podcast, Amre opens up on his struggles, highs and lows. His story is nothing short of inspirational.... [Read More]
27 October,2023 08:13 PM IST | MumbaiHailing from Dombivli, Nilesh Kulkarni worked his way up the ranks to represent Mumbai at the junior level before going on to become the Ranji Trophy team’s go-to spin bowler, playing under the likes of Sachin Tendulkar and Sanjay Manjrekar. He played a big role in several Ranji Trophy triumphs for Mumbai, but the 1996-97 one, whose final was played under floodlights in Gwalior, will remain special. As will the wicket of Sri Lanka’s Marvan Atapattu off his very first ball in Test cricket in 1997. Kulkarni dwells on his beginnings, his Test career and how he was mentored by English fast bowling great Frank Tyson through a bowling scheme in the early 1990s. He also talks about how he made his post-cricket career meaningful by opening a management institute.... [Read More]
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