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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.

SRH co-owner Kavya Maran moves to tears after IPL final defeat against KKR

May 27, 2024, at 05:01 pm

Chennai/IBNS: Sunrisers Hyderabad co-owner Kavya Maran moved to tears after her franchise were thrashed by Kolkata Knight Riders in the final of IPL 2024.

Venkatesh Iyer's stormy knock of 52 runs helps KKR beat SRH by 8 wickets, clinch third IPL title

May 27, 2024, at 04:11 am

The East Indian state of West Bengal may be waiting for the landfall of Cyclone Remal but kilometres away Venkatesh Iyer played a stormy knock of 26-ball 52 which ensured Kolkata Knight Riders beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by eight wickets in a one-sided final to clinch their third title in Chennai on Sunday.

Spirited KKR bowlers restrict Sunrisers Hyderabad at 113 in IPL final

May 27, 2024, at 03:15 am

Backed by a spirited performance by bowlers, Kolkata Knight Riders bowled out Sunrisers Hyderabad for 113 runs in the final match of the cash-rich Indian Premier League in Chennai on Sunday (May 26, 2024).

Are Hardik Pandya and Natasa Stankovic heading for separation? Details inside

May 25, 2024, at 05:28 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: The rumour over "all is not well" in the marital relationship between Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya and his wife, Serbian model-dancer-actress Natasa Stankovic was doing the rounds for quite some time.

IPL 2024: Sunrisers Hyderabad thrash Rajasthan Royals to set up final date with Kolkata Knight Riders

May 25, 2024, at 04:44 pm

Chennai/IBNS: Sunrisers Hyderabad bowled their way into the IPL 2024 final, outclassing Rajasthan Royals in a low-scoring thriller here on Friday.

Former Pakistani skipper Shahid Afridi named ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 brand ambassador

May 24, 2024, at 11:33 pm

The International Cricket Council on Friday named former Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi as the ambassador for the upcoming  ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024.

128 women drafted for Bengal Pro T20 League

May 23, 2024, at 08:19 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: 128 dashing cricketers were picked on Sunday night to represent the eight franchises' women teams of Bengal Pro T20 League.

Check out the nameplate of Sania Mirza's home, features name of her son Izhaan

May 23, 2024, at 05:28 am

Tennis star Sania Mirza, who recently divorced her husband, Shoaib Malik,  shared a picture of her new house nameplate which caught the attention of her fans.

Nepali cricketer Sandeep Lamichane's US visa denied, may miss upcoming T20 World Cup

May 23, 2024, at 05:12 am

Nepali cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane said his US visa, needed to play the T20 World Cup, has been rejected.

Batter Sudeep Chatterjee makes comeback to Bengal cricket

May 21, 2024, at 02:58 am

Former Bengal left-handed batter Sudeep Chatterjee made a comeback to Bengal cricket and was signed for Rashmi Medinipur Wizards for the forthcoming Bengal Pro t20 League beginning 11th June 2024.

Sunrisers Hyderabad thrash Punjab Kings in IPL thriller

May 20, 2024, at 06:13 am

Sunrisers Hyderabad put up a strong batting show to chase down a competitive 215 runs to beat Punjab Kings by four wickets in a thrilling IPL clash at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Sunday.

Bengal PRO T20 League: Franchises pick players at the draft selection for 2024 Season

May 20, 2024, at 04:56 am

The excitement for the upcoming Bengal PRO T20 League reached new heights on Sunday as the draft for the teams took place in Kolkata in the presence of officials from all eight franchises.