'We would like to believe and back ourselves to know these conditions or adapt to these conditions a lot faster even if we find them slightly different, as compared to, say, somebody who is brought up in Johannesburg and has played all his cricket at the Wanderers ground.'
Countering Bumrah before spinners come into play will be key for SA: Graeme Smith
The collapse, India's lowest failed chase at home, has left behind deeper fault lines than a dry Eden Gardens wicket can conceal.
'My parents have the biggest role in what I have become. They always told me that if you dream, dream big.'
Saurashtra registered their narrowest T20 victory in terms of runs, edging Karnataka by one run in the Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025 Elite Group D match.
South Africa coach Shukri Conrad was overwhelmed to see his spinners rule the roost in the first Test against India at the Eden Gardens, signalling to him that the Rainbow Nation is no longer an exclusive "fast bowling country" and hoped that a lot more slow bowlers will emerge.
'You saw Yashasvi Jaiswal start in the second innings, did you see the first three balls, the kind of shots that he attempted?'
Images from Day 1 of the second Test between India and South Africa, in Guwahati, on Saturday.
'One thing is for sure, Virat is the best player and best human being in Indian cricket history, respect.'
Former India captain Sourav Ganguly is set to return unopposed as Cricket Association of Bengal president at its annual general meeting in Kolkata on Monday.
A round-up of Sunday's action in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy group stage matches.
Past is past, focussed on leading Bengal now: Abhimanyu Easwaran on India snub
South Africa's power-packed batting unit suffered a light-out against Australia, but they found enough support from the packed Eden Gardens crowd during the second semifinal of the World Cup in Kolkata on Thursday.
Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium and the Eden Gardens in Kolkata --- both iconic venues -- have emerged as the frontrunners to host the two semifinals of the 2023 World Cup.
'I have said this before... Selection is not in my hands. If there is a fitness issue, I shouldn't be here playing for Bengal.'
A ticket for the marquee World Cup semi-final match at Eden Gardens will cost a minimum Rs 900, the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) said on Monday.
The BCCI took to Twitter to share a photograph of Ganguly and Dravid on Tuesday.
The Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati will become the newest Test venue in India when it hosts the second and final match against World Test Championship defenders South Africa from November 22-26.
Lionel Messi's much-anticipated visit to India has received its final seal of approval with the Argentine superstar set to kick off his three-city tour in Kolkata on December 12.
India enjoy a dominant 9-3 win loss record against Pakistan in T20 Internationals, including a 7-1 margin in T20 World Cups.
Ajinkya Rahane hits 159 in Ranji Trophy match against Chhattisgarh
'Should a player with such deep understanding of the ODI format be removed from captaincy when neither age nor performance has dimmed his brilliance?', asks veteran cricket correspondent K R Nayar.
The West Bengal government criticised BCCI's decision to relocate the playoff and final matches of IPL 2025 from Kolkata to Ahmedabad.
Eleven people were arrested near Eden Gardens stadium in Kolkata ahead of India's T20 cricket match with New Zealand on Sunday for allegedly selling tickets illegally, police said.
Images from Day 2 of the 1st Test between India and West Indies in Ahmedabad
India's cricketing journey post-independence is a saga of triumphs! From iconic World Cup wins to unforgettable Test series victories, the nation's passion for cricket shines through.
Vimal Khumar and Pradosh Ranjan Paul struck massive hundreds as Tamil Nadu piled up 399 for two against Nagaland on the opening day of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group A match in Dimapur on Saturday.
The Argentina captain's Kolkata schedule on December 13 will begin at 9am with a meet-and-greet event, followed by the unveiling of a 70-feet statue of him at the Lake Town Sribhumi on VIP Road.
On August 16, 1980, the Kolkata football derby between arch rivals Mohun Bagan and East Bengal, played at the Eden Gardens (there was no Salt Lake Stadium then) witnessed a massive clash between the supporters of two teams, leading to 16 deaths.
Here's a roundup of all Ranji Trophy matches played on Day 1 on Wednesday.
A bomb threat email sent to the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) caused a security scare during the IPL match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings at Eden Gardens on Wednesday.
The series in Australia could well be Rohit's last in India Blues. But Kohli, given his high fitness standards, could play on until the 2027 World Cup.
The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) left no stone unturned to make the occasion a memorable one.
The star-student event, headlined by Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan, also featured actress Disha Patani, playback singer Shreya Ghoshal, and Punjabi rapper Karan Aujla among others.
Matthew Hayden shared a behind-the-scenes insight into Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting's excitement about young opener Prabhsimran Singh
Eden Gardens' pitch and the outfield areas remained totally unaffected from the Amphan, one of the worst cyclones to hit the city in decades.
Taught me how to play sweep against spin: Matthew Hayden pays heartfelt tribute to Bob Simpson
Sarfaraz Khan missed training session at the Eden Gardens and is set to miss the upcoming Irani Cup after sustaining an injury at the Delhi Capitals camp.
On July 13, 2002, the Indian cricket team achieved an extraordinary victory on foreign soil by defeating a formidable England side in their own backyard to clinch the Natwest Tri-Series, which also featured Sri Lanka.
The event is also likely to be attended by ICC chairman Jay Shah and other dignitaries.
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