New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) Former India captain Sourav Ganguly’s induction into the ICC Hall of Fame drew warm tributes from some of Indian cricket’s biggest names, with former teammates Yuvraj Singh and Harbhajan Singh joining the celebrations after the landmark recognition.Ganguly became the 12th Indian cricketer to be inducted into the prestigious Hall of Fame, with the honour announced during the ICC’s annual conference in Edinburgh. The recognition also came on the occasion of his 54th birthd…
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New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) On the day he turns 54, former Indi captain Sourav Ganguly expressed his deep gratitude on being named as the latest inductee into the prestigious ICC Hall of Fame, describing it as a ‘huge honour’ to be in the list alongside some of the most amazing names in the game.Ganguly, currently heading the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB), is set to become the 12th Indian overall and the 10th Indian men’s cricketer to receive this ultimate cricketing recognition.”Thank yo…
Kolkata, June 24 (IANS) The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) on Wednesday announced the appointment of Ashoke Dinda and Utpal Chatterjee to spearhead its ambitious ‘Vision 2028’ player development programme, scheduled to commence in July 2026.”The Cricket Association of Bengal on Wednesday announced two Bengal legends, Mr Utpal Chatterjee and Mr Ashoke Dinda, in the Vision 2028 programme starting July 2026. Mr Dinda has been named as the Head of Vision 2028 and Fast Bowling Coach. Mr Chatterj…
Kolkata, June 22 (IANS) Shrachi Rarh Tigers outclassed Sobisco Smashers Malda by nine runs (DLS Method) in the summit clash at the Eden Gardens to clinch their maiden Bengal T20 League Season 3 men’s title. The victory also ensured that the competition crowned a new champion for the third season of the league.Skipper Shahbaz Ahmed led from the front with a brilliant unbeaten 88 off 46 balls, an innings studded with seven fours and six sixes, to guide his side to a memorable victory.Put into bat …
Kolkata, June 20 (IANS) Riding on a brilliant hat-trick by Suraj Sindhu Jaiswal, Sobisco Smashers Malda beat Servotech Siliguri Strikers by 11 runs in the second semifinal to set up a summit clash against Shrachi Rarh Tigers in the Bengal T20 League Season 3 in Kolkata on Saturday.In the first semifinal at the Eden Gardens on Saturday, Rarh Tigers outclassed Novus Royals Purulia by seven wickets in a one-sided match. In the second semifinal, Suraj claimed a hat-trick in the final over of the inn…
New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) Former India all‑rounder Yuvraj Singh is set to take up his first formal coaching assignment in the Indian Premier League (IPL), by joining the Delhi Capitals support staff for the 2027 season.Yuvraj, who has won the 2007 Men’s T20 World Cup and 2011 Men’s ODI World Cup, has mentored several young cricketers in recent years, including Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, and Abdul Samad, apart from training Sanju Samson and Rishabh Pant…
Kolkata, June 18 (IANS) Having already sealed a place in the semifinals, Shrachi Rarh Tigers outclassed Kolkata Royal Tigers by seven wickets in their final preliminary game to finish the league stage as table-toppers in Season 3 of the Bengal T20 League at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Thursday.Batting first, a brilliant unbeaten 94 off 53 balls by Abishek Porel powered Kolkata Royal Tigers to a competitive 165/5 in their 20 overs. The left-hander anchored the innings with a fine mix of aggres…
Kolkata, June 11 (IANS) History was scripted in the Bengal T20 League Season 3 at Eden Gardens on Thursday as Karan Lal produced a sensational all-round performance, smashing 145 off just 64 deliveries, including 14 sixes and seven fours, to power Servotech Siliguri Strikers to a commanding 73-run victory over Adamas Howrah Warriors.Karan’s remarkable innings became only the second century in the history of the league, following Gaurav Chauhan’s 103 off 55 balls in Season 2. His explosive kn…
Kolkata, June 10 (IANS) A fine all-round performance helped Shrachi Rarh Tigers secure a 59-run victory over Murshidabad Kings via the DLS Method in Season 3 of the Bengal T20 League at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Wednesday.Asked to bat first, Rarh Tigers posted an imposing 188/5 in their 20 overs. Shuvam Dey Sr led the charge with 51 off 40 deliveries, while Sumit Nag (37 off 22), Gaurav Singh Chauhan (34 off 19), and Sumanta Gupta (27 off 18) made valuable contributions to power their side …
Kolkata, June 9 (IANS) Sobisco Smashers Malda beat Servotech Siliguri Strikers by six wickets in the men’s section of Season 3 of the Bengal T20 League match at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Tuesday.Batting first, Servotech Siliguri Strikers posted 128/7 in their 20 overs, with Pramod Chandila top-scoring with an unbeaten 52 off 35 deliveries. For Malda, Mukesh Kumar, and Prayas Ray Barman picked up two wickets each.In reply, Malda went over the line comfortably, scoring 129/4 in 17.3 overs. Akhil …