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'I am the final word': Mamata Banerjee reminds TMC leaders of her absolute authority in party amid 'power-struggle' | India calls Bangladesh mission's breach in Agartala 'deeply regrettable' | BJP appoints observers for meeting to decide next Maharashtra chief minister | PM Modi watches 'The Sabarmati Report', Vikrant Massey says 'highest point in my life' | Akal Takht punishes Sukbir Singh Badal with toilet cleaning duties over 2015 sacrilege case | What's going on?: Supreme Court questions Senthil Balaji's reinstatement as Tamil Nadu minister immediately after bail | Popular UPSC teacher Avadh Ojha joins AAP ahead of Delhi polls | UN force should be deployed, PM Modi must intervene: Mamata Banerjee on Bangladesh unrest | Adani issue exposes cracks in INDIA bloc as TMC skips key Opposition meet in Delhi | 'People feel I should be CM': 'Common man' Eknath Shinde's strong pitch for top post in Maharashtra

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.

IPL: Bengaluru beat Chennai by 27 runs to qualify for play-offs, CSK eliminated

May 19, 2024, at 07:05 am

Bengaluru/IBNS: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) sealed their qualification for the IPL 2024 playoffs with a dramatic 27-run win over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday (May 18).

India to face Bangladesh challenge in warm-up match on June 1 ahead of T20 World Cup

May 17, 2024, at 10:30 pm

India will play Bangladesh in their only warm-up match ahead of the T20 World Cup on June 1.

India's football giant Sunil Chhetri to retire after Kuwait match

May 16, 2024, at 04:00 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: India's football giant Sunil Chhetri on Thursday announced he will quit from international sporting arena after the FIFA World Cup qualification match against Kuwait.

Kagiso Rabada to miss remaining IPL season as he returns home due to lower limb soft tissue infection

May 16, 2024, at 12:44 am

South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada has returned home from the Indian Premier League due to a lower limb soft tissue infection.

TRAVEL ARK emerged champions in 92nd Merchants Cup Regatta

May 15, 2024, at 03:17 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Travel Ark emerged champions while Ravan Debt Solution Incorporated became runners up at the 92nd Merchants Cup regatta that concluded at the Calcutta Rowing Club in Rabindra Sarovar here during last weekend.

Viacom18 to be official broadcaster of Bengal Pro T20 League

May 13, 2024, at 11:05 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Bengal Pro T20 League organised by the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) and managed by Arivaa Sports announced its partnership with Viacom18 to broadcast the men's matches live on the JioCinema and Sports18 network.

IPL 2024: KKR become first team to confirm play-off ticket after beating MI by 18 runs

May 12, 2024, at 06:13 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have become the first team to qualify for the play-offs in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 after beating Mumbai Indians (MI) by 18 runs in rain-affected 16-over contest at the Eden Gardens here on Saturday (May 11).

KKR set 158 runs as target for MI in rain-hit 16-over IPL game at Eden Gardens

May 12, 2024, at 05:13 am

Kolkata/IBNS: The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) set a target of 158 runs for Mumbai Indians (MI) in rain-affected IPL contest, which has been reduced to a 16-over game due to delayed start, at the Eden Gardens here on Saturday (May 11).

Mumbai Indians win toss, opt to bowl first against KKR in rain-affected 16-over IPL game

May 12, 2024, at 03:06 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Mumbai Indians (MI) skipper Hardik Pandya won the toss and elected to bowl first against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in rain-affected IPL game, which will be a 16-over contest, at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Saturday (May 11).

England's James Anderson announces retirement from Test cricket after a career spanning 21 years

May 11, 2024, at 11:43 pm

England's fast bowler James Anderson, who has taken 700 wickets in 187 Tests since making his debut in 2003, on Saturday announced he will retire from red-ball cricket after the first Test at Lord's against the West Indies this summer, ending his career spanning for 21 years.

IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals skipper Rishabh Pant suspended for 1 match and fined over slow over-rate

May 11, 2024, at 10:22 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: In a blow for Delhi Capitals in the crucial stage of IPL 2024, Delhi Capitals captain Rishabh Pant has been suspended for one match and fined for his team's slow over-rate during the match against Rajasthan Royals.

IPL 2024: Gujarat Titans clinch 35-run victory over Chennai Super Kings

May 11, 2024, at 05:26 pm

Ahmedabad/IBNS: Gujarat Titans clinched a 35-run victory over Chennai Super Kings in a crucial match of the last leg of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 here on Friday.