Manohar Hardikar

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

Former Mumbai wicketkeeper-batter Vijay 'Papa' Karkhanis, aged 86, passed away at his Borivali residence. A dashing batter and skilled wicketkeeper, he represented Mumbai in seven first-class matches and was a beloved figure at Shivaji Park Gymkhana.

How many of us will travel to another country every week for our passion? Every Saturday evening, a man would call the captain of a club from Kuala Lumpur. "Is the sky clear? Is it likely to rain tomorrow?"

Madhu Patil, father of Sandeep Patil, was a man who believed in sportsman's spirit. Known for hitting effortless sixes, he was the captain of the strong Shivaji Park Gymkhana team.

There are bridges that make two cities one, bridges that connect islands and bridges that cross rivers. And then there is a bridge that gave birth to Mumbai's two iconic cricket clubs.

As 41-time champs play their 500th Ranji match, Milind Rege highlights why the domestic giants are such a dominant force

Shivaji Park Gymkhana is one club that shows how flamboyance and character of players can make cricket so entertaining, not only for the players but also for the spectators.

Praveen Kumar claimed eight wickets, the fifth-best in the history of Ranji Trophy finals, to help Uttar Pradesh take a 52-run lead.