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
While images of a bruised Brian Close, Phil Edmonds and Mike Gatting have shocked us, what we didn’t get to view is Aunshuman Gaekwad’s battered body from Jamaica 1976. The ex-India opener’s bravado coming into focus again is a welcome reminder of how brutal the game was ... [Read More]
25 May,2023 07:00 AM IST | Mumbai | Clayton MurzelloThe reprinting of Gideon Haigh’s The Summer Game, the book that captures several Australian teams’ visits to India among other tours from 1949-50 to 1969-70, has further embellished the literary side of cricket... [Read More]
18 May,2023 06:59 AM IST | Mumbai | Clayton MurzelloRCB senior pro Virat Kohli and LSG mentor Gautam Gambhir were slapped with fines after Monday night’s fracas at Lucknow, but penalties like these seem light considering the damage it causes to cricket, which is often referred to as a gentleman’s game... [Read More]
04 May,2023 07:24 AM IST | Mumbai | Clayton MurzelloAfter Sydney Cricket Ground pays tribute to Tendulkar and Lara by naming their turf-access gates after them, here’s a fantasy list of Indian grounds that can also honour some of their top overseas contributors... [Read More]
27 April,2023 07:00 AM IST | Mumbai | Clayton MurzelloThe 2007 World Cup exit was a low blow for Team India, but Sachin Tendulkar feels the 1990s was…... [Read More]
24 April,2023 09:49 AM IST | Mumbai | Clayton Murzello , Ashwin Ferro39th 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 ISTLegendary South African fast bowler Dale Steyn celebrates his birthday on the 27th of June. The cricketing world was truly blessed to see Steyn in full flight as he destroyed many batting line-ups throughout his career in varied conditions. Steyn continues to be an idol for many a budding fast bowler and his iconic bowling style as well as celebration will continue to be etched in the minds of fans for years to come. Picture Courtesy/ Official Instagram account of Dale Steyn... [Read More]
27 June,2022 01:00 PM IST | MumbaiThe India team, led by Kapil Dev created history on June 25, 1983. In the 1983 World Cup Indian cricket team had set a benchmark for future cricketers under the captaincy of Kapil Dev. It`s been 39 since the victory and the iconic former captain has turned 64 today. On this occasion we look back and relive the iconic day in 1983... [Read More]
25 June,2022 02:51 PM ISTThe actress turns 39 today and on this special occasion, we look back at his romantic moments with her husband Vicky Kaushal that made social media go crazy. All Pictures Courtesy: Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif`s Instagram Account... [Read More]
16 May,2022 09:19 AM ISTAs the winter sets in across north India, Delhi`s air quality has started deteriorating in the aftermath of Diwali festivities. On November 3, just ahead of Diwali, Delhi`s air quality entered the `very poor` category for the first time this season. The overall air quality index (AQI) of the city was 303. And the air quality has continued to get worse in the subsequent days. Despite Supreme Court and state govt`s directives, nothing much has changed on the ground and Delhi`s air quality continues to deteriorate. Pics/Pallav Paliwal... [Read More]
13 November,2021 08:35 AM ISTOn Day 6 of the nationwide lockdown to contain the spread of coronavirus, Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray said that the government has set up 262 relief camps for migrant labourers where they will be provided food and shelter to them. (Pictures by Shadab Khan, Sayyed Sameer Abedi, Ashish Raje, Satej Shinde, Pradeep Dhivar/mid-day photographers)... [Read More]
31 March,2020 09:00 AM ISTFormer Australian speedster Shaun Tait celebrates his 39th birthday on February 22, 2022. Tait, one of the finest Australian pacers, is married to Indian model Mashoom Singha. Tait has been living a calm post-retirement life with his wife and daughter and is also very close to his sister-in-law Shamita. We take a look at his journey in the game accompanied by some fun photos on Instagram.... [Read More]
04 March,2020 09:20 AM ISTAir 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 | MumbaiMid-Day`s Group Sports Editor, Clayton Murzello talks about how Mid-Day has fearlessly been reporting Mumbai`s stories for the last four decades. He also talks about the huge impact that the paper`s game-changing sports coverage has made. Watch this video for more.... [Read More]
15 January,2021 01:15 PM IST | MumbaiBigg Boss 6: On Day 39, captain nominations take place. Rajev is talking to Fishy Kapoor. Delnaaz reveals a secret of Rajev. What could it be? ... [Read More]
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24 October,2013 07:53 PM ISTMumbai’s ex-batsman Jatin Paranjape turns back the clock to how he was introduced to the tough yet exciting world of Mumbai’s club cricket by being part of the Dadar Union Sporting Club, before graduating to U-19 cricket for India and a Mumbai Ranji Trophy call-up. An ankle injury proved a spanner in the works a few games into his India ODI career in 1998, but doors opened in the corporate field before becoming a national selector, followed by a post in a BCCI committee to pick the current national selection committee.... [Read More]
13 May,2023 12:22 PM IST | MumbaiEx-Rajasthan’s Mumbai-based spinner Suresh Shastri reveals that he was one of the first to emerge from the famous Ramakant Achrekar cricket stable and how he progressed every step of the way in the hard world of Mumbai and domestic cricket, playing with the best names on the circuit; his journey encompassing several games against touring teams in the 1970s.... [Read More]
07 April,2023 04:16 PM IST | MumbaiMumbai’s wicketkeeper-batsman-turned coach Chandrakant Pandit opens up on how he could take his first steps in serious cricket thanks to his coach Ramakant Achrekar, who convinced his dad that he should pursue the game. Pandit, who also figured in the 1987 World Cup, reveals how he got his first leadership role on a train journey to Chennai for an inter-office tournament.... [Read More]
24 February,2023 07:39 PM IST | MumbaiFormer Mumbai opening batsman and captain Shishir Hattangadi talks about his eventful journey in the city’s cricketing sphere and the mentors who showed him the way as he went about being one of the very few non-Test batters in the star-filled Mumbai team... [Read More]
27 January,2023 06:21 PM IST | MumbaiFormer India Test cricketer Kenia Jayantilal talks about the emergence of Sunil Gavaskar as a star in 1971 and how Dilip Sardesai infused the much-needed belief to beat the West Indies team in the Caribbean that year. Jayantilal also dwells on how he made Mumbai his home despite playing for Hyderabad in the Ranji Trophy; also his role in bringing about a revival in Mumbai cricket during the early 1990s.... [Read More]
09 December,2022 06:53 PM IST | MumbaiFormer India Test cricketer and 1979 World Cupper Yajurvindra Singh talks about how Mumbai cricket had a huge impact on his career even though he represented Maharastra and Saurashtra in the Ranji Trophy. His stints with Mahindra & Mahindra on the inter-office circuit and Jolly Cricketers in club cricket exposed him to the tough world of Mumbai cricket.... [Read More]
10 November,2022 05:37 PM IST | MumbaiBalvinder Singh Sandhu, a member of India`s 1983 World Cup-winning team, talks about his journey from spin to swing bowling, learning to perfect his craft by observing Kapil Dev, a statement from Sunil Gavaskar playing a role in him dismissing Gordon Greenidge in the World Cup final at Lord`s and how Sachin Tendulkar`s presence made everyone feel vibrant and confident in the Mumbai team that he coached.... [Read More]
29 September,2022 05:32 PM IST | MumbaiFormer first-class cricketer and chairman of Mumbai selectors, Milind Rege recounts his days when players were paid ₹5 for a Ranji Tophy match, the phenomenal sight of witnessing thousands of people walking behind Ramakant Desai at Marine Lines station, proposing Sachin Tendulkar's name for the Mumbai Ranji team and his sheer love for city even today.... [Read More]
02 September,2022 04:33 PM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
