It's not only bouquets and brickbats but also bangles at Eden Gardens, recollected former India captain Chandu Borde.
Eden Gardens in Kolkata will be hosting the first game of the second edition of the Legends League Cricket (LLC) on September 16
Rovman Powell becomes the first West Indies batter to hit 150 T20I sixes during a must-win T20 World Cup clash against India, surpassing Nicholas Pooran as Windies post 195/4 in Kolkata.
'We are thankful to BCCI for awarding this match to us. Criterion was Eden Gardens. It's historical. We are one of the best grounds in the world and it's looking outstanding'
New Zealand's Matt Henry experienced a week of highs and lows, from witnessing the birth of his son to delivering a match-winning performance in the T20 World Cup semi-final against South Africa.
Indian bowling coach Morne Morkel has addressed the team's fielding struggles during the ongoing T20 World Cup, highlighting the need for improvement ahead of their semi-final clash against England.
Delhi blast: Heightened security in Kolkata ahead of India-South Africa Test
Shai Hope's impressive 75 was not enough as Italy's disciplined bowling attack restricted the West Indies to a modest total of 165 for six in their T20 World Cup group stage match.
Rinku Singh will link-up with the Indian squad ahead of the must-win Super 8 clash against West Indies after attending the funeral of his father, who passed away following a battle with cancer.
Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has raised concerns over the bowling strength of Kolkata Knight Riders, saying opposition teams may no longer feel threatened by their attack.
Here is a glimpse of the atmosphere at the stadium...
Bollywood mega superstar Amitabh Bachchan, sang the Indian national anthem at the Eden Gardens, in Kolkata, on Saturday.
The Proteas had kept the decision on playing Rabada open until Friday morning.
Sanju Samson scored a clinical 97 off 50 balls to guide India to a five-wicket win over West Indies in Kolkata and book a place in the 2026 T20 World Cup semi-final.
New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner believes his team is on equal footing with South Africa ahead of their T20 World Cup semifinal match. Santner acknowledges South Africa's strength but emphasises the importance of adapting to conditions and executing plans effectively in the crucial knockout game.
Images from Wednesday's first IPL play-off between Kolkata Knight Riders and Kings XI Punjab at the Eden Gardens.
Keshav Maharaj couldn't hide his pride after South Africa stunned India in Kolkata, reserving his highest praise for Simon Harmer's heroics and describing their partnership as nothing short of a 'privilege.'
New Zealand's Finn Allen, known for his aggressive batting style, is set to join Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the IPL, exciting fans with his potential impact.
Asked about losing yet another toss, Gill quipped, 'I think the only toss that I'm going to win is hopefully in the WTC finals.'
Tickets for the semi-finals and final of the T20 World Cup went on sale on Tuesday with the ICC promising that if matches are forced out of Kolkata and Ahmedabad due to Pakistan's qualification.
Kolkata Knight Riders suffer a significant setback as pacer Harshit Rana is ruled out of IPL 2026 due to a ligament injury sustained during a warm-up match. The team is now evaluating replacements, with trials underway to find a suitable player before their opening match against Mumbai Indians.
Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) chief Jagmohan Dalmiya on Thursday assured cricket enthusiasts that the Eden Gardens, which is scheduled to host four World Cup matches, would be ready by February 27 when the first match of the quadrennial event would be staged.
England finally rediscovered their attacking mojo, riding on an explosive start and a splendid late surge from Will Jacks to post a challenging 202 for seven against Italy in their must-win Group C clash, in Kolkata, on Monday.
South Africa head coach Shukri Conrad denied they "choked" in their T20 World Cup semi-final against New Zealand, preferring to call their nine-wicket defeat a sound "walloping".
Clarity of roles driving WI's clinical run into Super Eights: Shai Hope
India's awe-inspiring batting depth will face a stern test against South Africa's quality spin attack in the first Test, starting in Kolkata on Friday.
So far, neither the BCCI nor the ICC has issued any statement regarding the scheduling of Bangladesh's matches against the backdrop of current tensions.
India have now won an unprecedented eight matches in a row in the World Cup, but Rohit did not give in to hyperboles.
Sanju Samson's unbeaten 97 steered India into the T20 World Cup semi-finals, but head coach Gautam Gambhir and Jasprit Bumrah credited Shivam Dube's two late boundaries for easing pressure in the tense chase against West Indies.
The Cricket Board has decided on the venues of the four Ranji Trophy quarterfinal games irrespective of who, from among the contestants, advance to the knockout stage of the tournament from the league phase that on Thursday.
In what could come as a major disappointment for fans across the globe, awaiting the highly anticipated clash between India and Pakistan at the Eden Gardens, the city of Kolkata witnessed rains and drizzle on Saturday morning.
Despite Zimbabwe's exit from the T20 World Cup, Brian Bennett's outstanding performance, including a valiant 97 n.o. against India, has been a major highlight.
Russell's explosive 42 runs off 23 balls was a game-changer.
Italy name 15-member squad for ICC men's T20 World Cup
It's not official yet, but Eden Gardens is in line to host the fourth one-dayer on November 13 in the upcoming stop gap five-match ODI series against Sri Lanka.
A look at some of the major controversies in past World Cups.
It was 'Yesterday Once More' for the fans as they witnessed an August gathering with legends Sachin Tendulkar, Sunil Gavaskar and Virender Sehwag from India while Pakistan was represented by Imran Khan, Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis.
Finn Allen's record-breaking century powered New Zealand to a dominant victory over South Africa in the T20 World Cup semi-final, securing their place in the final.
Ravichandran Ashwin praised Arshdeep Singh's crucial 19th over and Abhishek Nayar hailed Jasprit Bumrah's game-changing spell against West Indies in the Super 8 match at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday.
It was a day dominated by record-breaking performances from Yashasvi Jaiswal and Yuzvendra Chahal as Rajasthan Royals pummelled Kolkata Knight Riders into submission.
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