Former Bengal captain Manoj Tiwary struck a 39-ball 61 to help Mohun Bagan secure a facile 17-run victory over Customs on Tuesday, as cricket returned to the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata amid the COVID-19 pandemic with the Bengal T20 Challenge.
In what could be a game-changing move for the struggling East Bengal, EPL giants Manchester United may end up taking the ownership of one of oldest football clubs in the country.
Cricket happened accidentally as she would keep scores for her ancestral club Rajendra Smriti Sangha, near Hooghly Mohsin College in Chinsurah.
The inscription on the bat read: 'Happy Birthday, Virat. You are a symbol of dedication and a living proof that age is just a number.'
Sachin Tendulkar walked down the memory lane as he narrated several anecdotes of his childhood.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee visited the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid along with La Liga President Javier Tebas.
Promising all-rounder Aniket Sharma on Tuesday collapsed on a cricket field in Kolkata and died moments later owing to a possible cardiac arrest, hospital officials said.
Manoj Tiwary, who made a century against the West Indies in Chennai in 2011, was dropped for the next 14 matches under Mahendra Singh Dhoni.
'If his father and brother were alive today, they would be brimming with joy. This is the life's most memorable day and only few are lucky to see it. I'm the proudest mom on this earth.'
India's first World Cup winning captain is slated to visit the red-and-gold camp to receive its highest honour, Bharat Gaurav, on Thursday.
"ACA will provide every possible support to the state government to fight the novel coronavirus outbreak during this critical juncture."
A joint team of the elite anti-crime Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and police arrested 28-year-old Mohsin Talukdar from southeastern Sunamganj district after 24 hours of a massive manhunt.
A four-member delegation from Manchester United, led by Director of Football Allan Dawson, met the red-and-gold club officials
Fiesty Bengal pacer Mukesh Kumar knows well what it takes to be selected for the Indian Test team.
Dada present at event bringing La Liga to India.
It will be an interesting picture of cricket diplomacy if the two leaders are seen watching the game from VVIP Box of Dr BC Roy Club House.
Following the demise of Ankit Keshri here other instances when cricketers died while playing a match.
"I'm sure BCCI will sort this out," said Ganguly
'Playing with international stalwarts in the IPL makes a big, positive, difference.'
Opener Shubham Rohilla struck his fourth first-class hundred to take Services to 279 for 4 against defending champions Saurashtra
Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho on Sunday arrived in Kolkata on a two-day visit.
CAB requested ICC recce team about concerns raised by local security agencies with regards to World Cup match between Pakistan and England on November 12 coinciding with Kali Puja.
In a noble gesture, Kolkata Knight Riders named deceased Bengal cricketer Ankit Keshri as their 16th man while his family was given a cheque of Rs 20 lakh at a ceremony ahead of their Indian Premier League against Chennai Super Kings at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, on Thursday.
Brainchild of former India skipper Sourav Ganguly, the iconic bowling duo, who have signed a three-year contract, will spend at least 30 days with a pool of Bengal youngsters for a development programme aimed at creating supply line for the senior team.
The CAB president's post was lying vacant after former India captain Sourav Ganguly took over the reins of the BCCI.
Bengal bowling coach Ranadeb Bose strongly backed Mukesh Kumar
The sudden demise of veteran administrator Jagmohan Dalmiya has turned the BCCI into a divided house with the East Zone units deciding to prop up their own candidate, giving a new twist to the intense succession battle.
Mithali, who called time on a glorious career in July, welcomed her contemporary and fast-bowling great Jhulan into the former cricketers' club.
Gautam Dasgupta would represent the Cricket Association of Bengal at the BCCI's Annual General Meeting to be held on September 27 and 28.
Shafali Verma is by far the most decorated of the lot having already played in three World Cup finals at senior level.
Aura of iconic Eden Gardens clinched it for us: CAB president
While SA great Lance Klusener hailed Hardik Pandya as one of the best fast-bowling allrounders, he believes Pandya gave up on Test cricket too easily.
India's chief coach Anil Kumble has advised Test specialist Wriddhiman Saha to take complete rest for two weeks which will mean that the wicket-keeper batsman will be missing Bengal's first two Ranji Trophy games against Uttar Pradesh and Punjab. Wriddhiman, who will be 32 in less than a fortnight had kept wickets for more than 452 overs during the three Test matches against New Zealand. Add to it, two knocks of 50 plus in pressure situation at the Eden Gardens to win the Man of the Match award.
Indian football's traditional clubs Mohun Bagan and East Bengal on Saturday joined hands to declare an unofficial war against Indian Super League (ISL), threatening to disrupt the cash-rich event if their three-point demand is not met with.
'Today, 6th May 2021, on my birthday, am humbly donating my entire #IPL2021 commentary fees, to the #westbengal #CHIEFMINISTERRELIEF FUND. A small contribution to fight this disastrous 2nd wave Corona Situation.'
Another interesting group will be Elite group A that has Gujarat, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Services and Assam.
Playing against Mohun Bagan on a slushy and jam-packed Eden Gardens on September 24, 1977 in the twilight of his career, the three-time World Cup winner was overwhelmed by the depth of talent a "little known" Indian club possessed.
Kevin Jackson will condition the NFL champs for the Asean Cup in Thailand next month.
"I have been congratulated many times for scoring goals but I could never imagine that I will shake hands with the biggest cricket star," Goalpi said, beaming with excitement after getting a prized selfie with Tendulkar.
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