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IN PHOTOS: Mumbai’s Kanga League returns as cricketing action across iconic maidans

Updated On: 26 August, 2026 01:36 PM IST | Tarun Verma

The 79th Dr HD Kanga Cricket League has brought Mumbai’s historic cricket grounds to life, with players competing across Azad Maidan, Cross Maidan, Shivaji Park, Oval Maidan and Matunga. Mid-Day’s lensmen capture the action, traditions and camaraderie surrounding the tournament (Pics/ Atul Kamble and Ashish Raje)

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Ankur Singh of National CC celebrates the dismissal of New Hindu’s Aryan Patil in the ‘A’ division match of Kanga League. (Pic/Atul Kamble)
Ankur Singh of National CC celebrates the dismissal of New Hindu’s Aryan Patil in the ‘A’ division match of Kanga League. (Pic/Atul Kamble)
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rom Azad Maidan and Cross Maidan to Shivaji Park, Oval Maidan and Matunga, Mid-Day's lensmen captured the many moods of the league as players returned to the field. (Pic/Atul Kamble)
rom Azad Maidan and Cross Maidan to Shivaji Park, Oval Maidan and Matunga, Mid-Day's lensmen captured the many moods of the league as players returned to the field. (Pic/Atul Kamble)
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At Azad Maidan, a batsman attempted to find the gaps in a tall outfield, hoping to squeeze out maximum runs, while Deansh Trivedi of Dahisar Sports Club watched his shot pierce the gap between two Bohra Cricket Club fielders in an 'E' Division clash. (Pic/Atul Kamble)
At Azad Maidan, a batsman attempted to find the gaps in a tall outfield, hoping to squeeze out maximum runs, while Deansh Trivedi of Dahisar Sports Club watched his shot pierce the gap between two Bohra Cricket Club fielders in an 'E' Division clash. (Pic/Atul Kamble)
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A sticker-less  cricket bay and a pair of batting gloves lie on a vacant chair at a Cross Maidan club (Pic/Ashish Raje)
A sticker-less  cricket bay and a pair of batting gloves lie on a vacant chair at a Cross Maidan club (Pic/Ashish Raje)
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An 'H' Division encounter between Dashing Sports Club and Blues Star Cricket Club at New Era Club, Azad Maidan, provided another unusual moment when a dog found itself amid the action, even as the players remained engrossed in a dogged innings. (Pic/Atul Kamble)
An 'H' Division encounter between Dashing Sports Club and Blues Star Cricket Club at New Era Club, Azad Maidan, provided another unusual moment when a dog found itself amid the action, even as the players remained engrossed in a dogged innings. (Pic/Atul Kamble)
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The league's traditional tea breaks were also on display. Players involved in the Paramount Cricket Club versus Jolly Brothers Sports Club 'H' Division match paused for tea at Matunga, reflecting the relaxed camaraderie that accompanies the fiercely contested fixtures. (Pic/Atul Kamble)
The league's traditional tea breaks were also on display. Players involved in the Paramount Cricket Club versus Jolly Brothers Sports Club 'H' Division match paused for tea at Matunga, reflecting the relaxed camaraderie that accompanies the fiercely contested fixtures. (Pic/Atul Kamble)
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At Young Maharashtra Cricket Club in Shivaji Park, the Young Maharashtra CC versus Parel Sporting Club 'B' Division match faced a familiar challenge of Mumbai cricket—the wet conditions. A slushy patch close to the playing area served as a reminder of how the city's monsoon weather can become an additional factor in local cricket. (Pic/Atul Kamble)
At Young Maharashtra Cricket Club in Shivaji Park, the Young Maharashtra CC versus Parel Sporting Club 'B' Division match faced a familiar challenge of Mumbai cricket—the wet conditions. A slushy patch close to the playing area served as a reminder of how the city's monsoon weather can become an additional factor in local cricket. (Pic/Atul Kamble)
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Young Comrade CC and Dadar Union SC fight it out at Dilip Vengsarkar Academy in the ‘B’ division at Oval Maidan with the Bombay High Court in the background. (Pic/Atul Kamble)
Young Comrade CC and Dadar Union SC fight it out at Dilip Vengsarkar Academy in the ‘B’ division at Oval Maidan with the Bombay High Court in the background. (Pic/Atul Kamble)
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Food, meanwhile, arrived for players during the Aarey Cricket Club versus BRD Cricket Club clash at Oval Maidan, while another tea-time moment during the Paramount CC-Jolly Brothers SC game highlighted the community atmosphere at Dadar Parsee Colony CC in Matunga (Pic/Atul Kamble)
Food, meanwhile, arrived for players during the Aarey Cricket Club versus BRD Cricket Club clash at Oval Maidan, while another tea-time moment during the Paramount CC-Jolly Brothers SC game highlighted the community atmosphere at Dadar Parsee Colony CC in Matunga (Pic/Atul Kamble)
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Tradition remains central to the Kanga League. United Cricketers continued their customary pre-match ceremony before their 'B' Division clash against Yogi Cricket Club at Cross Maidan. (Pic/Atul Kamble)
Tradition remains central to the Kanga League. United Cricketers continued their customary pre-match ceremony before their 'B' Division clash against Yogi Cricket Club at Cross Maidan. (Pic/Atul Kamble)
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For many players, the journey to the ground is part of the experience. Cricketers were photographed making their way from Churchgate station towards Cross Maidan, carrying their kits and heading into another day of Mumbai's distinctive cricketing routine (Pic/Atul Kamble)
For many players, the journey to the ground is part of the experience. Cricketers were photographed making their way from Churchgate station towards Cross Maidan, carrying their kits and heading into another day of Mumbai's distinctive cricketing routine (Pic/Atul Kamble)
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With matches spread across the city's historic maidans, the 79th edition has once again brought together competition, tradition, friendship and the everyday moments that make the Dr HD Kanga Cricket League more than just a tournament (Pic/Atul Kamble)
With matches spread across the city's historic maidans, the 79th edition has once again brought together competition, tradition, friendship and the everyday moments that make the Dr HD Kanga Cricket League more than just a tournament (Pic/Atul Kamble)
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The picture capture's the spirit—from the first ball and big shots to tea breaks, meals, muddy patches and the journeys between the railway station and the crease. (Pic/Atul Kamble)
The picture capture's the spirit—from the first ball and big shots to tea breaks, meals, muddy patches and the journeys between the railway station and the crease. (Pic/Atul Kamble)

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