The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has opposed a proposed Dussehra rally at Azad Maidan and Cross Maidan, saying both grounds are already booked for cricket during the October 18-20 period, our report said.

In a letter to Maharashtra Sports Principal Secretary Ranjit Singh Deol, the MCA said the maidans are earmarked for scheduled matches, tournaments and other cricketing activities and that it cannot issue a no-objection certificate (NOC) for the proposed event.