Eknath Solkar

Ravi Shastri hosted a celebratory bash in Mumbai, bringing together cricketing legends like Sunil Gavaskar, Allan Border, and Sachin Tendulkar. The event honored Shastri's stand being named at Wankhede Stadium, recognizing his significant contributions to Indian cricket. The gathering highlighted the camaraderie and respect among these iconic figures.

Mumbai Cricket Association honours cricketing legends at Wankhede Stadium. The Ravi Shastri Stand will be unveiled, and gates will be dedicated to Dilip Sardesai, Eknath Solkar, and Diana Edulji. This ceremony celebrates their significant contributions to Indian cricket, recognizing their impact as players and administrators.

Former Indian cricketer Ravi Shastri was honoured with a stand at Wankhede Stadium in a grand MCA ceremony attended by legends like Sunil Gavaskar and Dilip Vengsarkar. He recalled Mumbai’s “khadoos” spirit and past glory. Meanwhile, Devendra Fadnavis said Wankhede will remain iconic despite plans for a bigger Navi Mumbai stadium.

The four teams have been selected to participate in the Shatkar Trophy Tournament (for Under-16 boys), which will be held from November 6 to November 22.

Eknath Solkar were sitting pretty with an innings lead while Sunil Gavaskar XI and Polly Umrigar XI were poised for a keen finish in their Shatkar Trophy.

A groundsman's son, Eknath Solkar's hardwork and enthusiasm made him a Test player. Never forgetting humility and always concerned about the team more than himself. He was a reflection of an era that is long gone.

Anant Solkar, the younger brother of India's legendary cricketer Eknath Solkar, passed away at his residence in Bandra on Sunday at the age of 72. A talented off-spinning allrounder, Anant, popularly known as 'Anya' locally, was known to be a brilliant fielder and a talented cricketer like his elder brother.

Former South African fielding great Jonty Rhodes would have struggled to show his skills at forward short leg position, where the late Eknath Solkar excelled in the late 1960s and 1970s, feels Ravi Shastri.

The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) honored late cricketer Eknath Solkar by donating Rs 10 lakh to his family. Solkar, known for his exceptional fielding, played 27 Tests for India. The MCA also achieved a Guinness World Record at Wankhede Stadium with 14,505 cricket balls, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the first Test match there.

Krutik Hangawadi's fine bowling performance (4 for 25) helped Sunil Gavaskar XI restrict Polly Umrigar XI to a total of 162 in the first innings on the opening day of the Shatkar Trophy.

Some of India's most celebrated former cricketers got together in Mumbai to honour one of the best fielders ever to have played the game - Eknath Solkar.

Riding on skipper Sairaj Sangle's unbeaten 77, Sunil Gavaskar XI registered a five-wicket victory over Polly Umrigar XI on Day 3 of their first round match in the 28th edition of the Shatkar Trophy.

Manohar Hardikar was described as a captain "who knew his players much better than the players themselves knew of their ability" .

There are and have always been many in Bombay who dream of making it big in cricket. Some are able to and some don't.

Khandu Rangnekar XI recorded an outright six-wicket victory over Sunil Gavaskar XI, to crown themselves champions of the 28th Shatkar Trophy MCA selection trials boys' under-16 cricket tournament.

Mumbai Cricket Association will name a Wankhede Stadium stand after Ravi Shastri, honouring his significant contributions to Indian cricket as a player and coach. Three stadium gates will be dedicated to women's cricket pioneer Diana Edulji and legendary cricketers Dilip Sardesai and Eknath Solkar, celebrating their indelible impact on the sport.

MUMBAI: Former test Cricketer Eknath Solkar has joined Shiv Sena during the party's first-ever membership drive.