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UK-India Free Trade Agreement negotiations to resume in early 2024 | UK can arrest Benjamin Netanyahu if he visits country based on ICC warrant | Centre to send over 10,000 additional soldiers to violence-hit Manipur amid fresh violence | Chhattisgarh: 10 Maoists killed during encounter with security forces in Sukma | Baba Siddique murder case: Arrested Akashdeep Gill used a labourer's hotspot to evade tracking, say police | Donald Trump picks 'smart and tough' Pam Bondi as new US Attorney General after Matt Gaetz withdraws | Canadian government denies media report that claims PM Modi knew of Khalistani leader Nijjar's killing | PM Modi bestowed Dominica's highest award at India-CARICOM Summit | 69-year-old Delhi man, a St. Stephen's alumnus, arrested for conning govt officers by posing as ex-IPS | 'Baseless': Adani Group denies US charges of bribery and fraud against Gautam Adani

Sobisco becomes title sponsor of Bengal Pro T20 League inaugural edition

Jun 08, 2024, at 03:18 am

Kolkata/IBNS: The Bengal Pro T20 League organised by the Cricket Association of Bengal and exclusively managed by Arivaa Sports announced Sobisco as the title sponsors of the inaugural edition of the League.

Indian-origin software engineer Saurabh Netravalkar plays key role in USA's Super Over victory against former T20 champion Pakistan

Jun 07, 2024, at 03:01 pm

Software engineer Saurabh Netravalkar, who once played in the Under-19 Indian team, put up a strong show which helped the United States beat former T20 World Cup champion Pakistan in a Super Over clash on Thursday.

Modern High School students hold centre stage of 49th All India Invitation School Rowing in Kolkata

Jun 07, 2024, at 05:49 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Aditi Srinivas and Ishanvi Jalan of Modern High School held the centre stage winning both their round robin league races in the Pairs event for junior girls at 49th All India Invitation School Rowing Championship at Lake Club course of Rabindra Sarobar Lake here on Thursday.

India vs Kuwait: Sunil Chhetri's farewell match ends in goalless draw

Jun 07, 2024, at 05:25 am

Kolkata/IBNS: There was no fairytale farewell for Indian football legend Sunil Chhetri's international career as India ended in a goalless draw against Kuwait in World Cup Qualifying second round match in Kolkata's Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (VYBK) on Thursday.

Lake Point Convent, DPS, Ashok Hall excelled in 49th All India Invitation School Regatta

Jun 06, 2024, at 04:38 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Shibam Deb and Debam Deb of Lake Point Convent pot up a fine show winning all the three races of the round robin league in the Senior Boys Pairs event of the 49th All India Invitation School Regatta at Lake Club course of Rabinfra Sarovar Lake here on Wednesday.

Bengal ProT20 cricket league anthem released

Jun 05, 2024, at 06:05 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: The official anthem for the forthcoming Bengal ProT20 League has been released.

City schools share glories at Indoor rowing of 49th All India School Regatta in Kolkata's Lake Club

Jun 05, 2024, at 04:54 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Ashok Hall, South Point, Andrews High School, Delhi Public School and Simon Day School shared the glories winning a title each in the Indoor Rowing event of the 49th All India Invitation School Regatta Championship, organised by Lake Club at Rabindra Sarovar Lake here Monday (June 3).

Afghanistan cricketers beat Ugandan challenge by 125 runs to begin T20 World Cup campaign

Jun 04, 2024, at 10:50 pm

Afghanistan cricketers began their World Cup campaign with a strong show against Uganda by beating the Afghacan squad by 125 runs in their T20 World Cup opening match on Tuesday.

South Africa registers six-wicket victory against Sri Lanka to begin T20 World Cup campaign

Jun 04, 2024, at 08:49 pm

South Africa commenced their T20 World Cup campaign with a win a convincing six-wicket victory against Sri Lanka in New York on Monday.  

Namibia beat Oman in Special Over thriller in T20 World Cup clash 

Jun 03, 2024, at 10:57 pm

Kensington Oval witnessed a nail-biting encounter on Monday when Namibia defeated Oman in a Super Over after both teams were tied at the end of their gripping 40-over match.

Bengal PRO T20 League releases its Match Schedule for 2024 Season

Jun 03, 2024, at 04:25 pm

Bengal PRO T20 League match fixtures were released in the presence of the franchise owners setting the stage for an intense fortnight of t20 cricket.

All India Invitation School Rowing Championship begins in Kolkata's Lake Club

Jun 03, 2024, at 06:32 am

Kolkata/IBNS: The 49th All India Invitation School Regatta, organised by Kolkata's Club, got off to a fine start with veteran Indian hockey captain and Olympian Gurbux Singh declaring the meet open at a well attended function held at club complex Sunday (June 2) afternoon.

Andre Russell, Chase strike chivalrous unbeaten knocks to ensure West Indies survive PNG scare in T20 World Cup clash

Jun 03, 2024, at 06:15 am

In a spectacle that electrified Providence Stadium, West Indies narrowly triumphed over Papua New Guinea (PNG), riding on Andre Russell's late chivalrous knock of 9-ball 15 and Roston Chase's unbeaten 27-ball 42, in a pulsating encounter to kickstart their T20 World Cup campaign with a tough victory on Sunday.

All India Invitation School Rowing Championship begins in Kolkata's Lake Club

Jun 03, 2024, at 04:55 am

Kolkata/IBNS: The 49th All India Invitation School Regatta, organised by Kolkata's Club, got off to a fine start with veteran Indian hockey captain and Olympian Gurbux Singh declaring the meet open at a well attended function held at club complex Sunday (June 2) afternoon.

Gautam Gambhir finally breaks his silence on becoming Indian cricket team's coach

Jun 03, 2024, at 01:47 am

Former Indian cricketing star and World Cup hero Gautam Gambhir finally broke his silence and said he would love to coach the national cricket team and there is no bigger honour than doing the job.

Venkatesh Iyer gets married to Shruti Raghunathan, picture gets viral

Jun 03, 2024, at 12:16 am

If several images that have gone viral on the social media are to be believed then Kolkata Knight Riders cricketer Venkatesh Iyer has just married Shruti Raghunathan.

US star Aaron Jones smashes unbeaten 40-ball 94 to help hosts beat Canada by 7 wickets in T20 World Cup opener

Jun 02, 2024, at 07:58 pm

Riding on a scintillating performance by Aaron Jones, the United States cheered the local audience by registering a thumping seven wickets victory against neighbouring Canada in the opening match of the T20 World Cup in Dallas on Saturday.

Dinesh Karthik announces retirement from representative cricket

Jun 02, 2024, at 04:07 am

Indian cricketer Dinesh Karthik, who is lovingly called by his fans as DK, announced his retirement from representative cricket on Saturday, ending a memorable career which saw him play some exciting innings for Men in Blue and franchise teams.

World Cup hero Gautam Gambhir set to replace Rahul Dravid as India's next head coach: Reports

Jun 01, 2024, at 03:13 pm

India's World Cup hero and KKR's champion mentor Gautam Gambhir is likely to replace Rahul Dravid as national team's coach, media reports said.

Sri Lanka, Afghanistan register victory in warm-up matches ahead of T20 World Cup

Jun 01, 2024, at 02:47 pm

Sri Lanka and Afghanistan have ended their preparations for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup by winning their penultimate warm-up matches.

Oldest school regatta to begin from June 2 in Kolkata's Lake Club

May 31, 2024, at 10:02 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: The 49th All India Invitation Inter-School Regatta Championship, the oldest school rowing event in the country and organised by Lake Club here, will be held at Rabindra Sarovar Lake in Kolkata after a gap of four years during June 2 to 9.

Top 30 women blind cricketers of India announced for the Bhubaneswar selection trials

May 30, 2024, at 11:01 pm

Bengaluru: Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) and Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled announced the top 30 women blind cricketers of India for the selection trials to be held in Bhubaneshwar from June 6  to June 10.

Bengal PRO T20 League releases its match schedule for 2024 season

May 30, 2024, at 10:45 pm

Kolkata: Bengal PRO T20 League match fixtures were released in the presence of the franchise owners setting the stage for an intense fortnight of t20 cricket.

'Choose coach wisely': Sourav Ganguly's cryptic post amid reports claiming Gautam Gambhir likely next India coach

May 30, 2024, at 07:18 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Former India captain and ex-BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly has shared a cryptic post on social media amid reports claiming the cricket board is aiming to rope in KKR mentor Gautam Gambhir as the head coach, media reports said.

These last few days, Sunil Chhetri posts emotional message ahead of last international match in Kolkata

May 30, 2024, at 12:29 am

Football icon Sunil Chhetri posted an emotional message on his Instagram page ahead of his last international match against Kuwait on June 6.

Gautam Gambhir's appointment as India's next head coach is a done deal, announcement from BCCI will come soon: Reports

May 29, 2024, at 09:13 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: In yet another twist of the tale, latest reports state that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)'s efforts to appoint Gautam Gambhir as Indian cricket team's next head coach have reached an advanced level as Rahul Dravid's contract is ending after the forthcoming T20 World Cup and he has no intention of extending it.

Novak Djokovic cruises to second round by beating Pierre-Hugues Herbert in first round hurdle

May 29, 2024, at 08:51 pm

Serbian Tennis star Novak Djokovic cruised to the next round of French Open with a victory over home player Pierre-Hugues Herbert, marking a foot closer to his title defence.

Jammu and Kashmir Sports Council to hold series of camps,workshops on gymnastics

May 28, 2024, at 11:13 pm

With an aim to promote sports in the region,  Jammu and Kashmir Sports Council is planning to open a professional gymnastics academy center at Gindun Rajbagh Srinagar.

Dipa Karmakar rewrites history by becoming first Indian gymnast to win gold medal in Asian Senior Championships

May 28, 2024, at 03:59 pm

Winning the women's vault, Indian gymnast Dipa Karmakar made India proud by becoming the first sportsperson from the country to clinch a gold medal in the Asian Senior Championships on Sunday.

Alexander Zverev knocks out Rafael Nadal in first round clash of possible last French Open outing

May 28, 2024, at 03:20 pm

Spanish Tennis legend Rafael Nadal, who once dominated in Roland Garros, ended his French Open on a sour note after losing his first-round clash against 4th-seeded Alexander Zverev on Monday.