Australia's Mitchell Starc is back in the IPL after a long gap of nine years.
The hoopla surrounding Sachin Tendulkar's farewell, says Bikash Mohapatra, has completely camouflaged what could be a mismatch series, as the West Indies team neither has the pedigree nor players to get past M S Dhon's side.
The South Africa captain said his team would not start the second Test match with a draw in mind.
Images from the IPL 2024 match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
Facing criticism for his prolonged form slump, Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar got some words of encouragement from his former captain and opening partner Sourav Ganguly ahead of the third cricket Test against England starting on December 5.
The Eden Gardens track once again drew criticism from Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni for being too flat without any turn and bounce as the home side struggled to bowl out West Indies in their second innings before coasting to a series-clinching victory, in Kolkata, on Thursday.
Images from Day 2 of the first Test match between India and West Indies, in Kolkata, on Thursday.
India will look to extend lead against England
Virat Kohli is a character. He wears his heart on his sleeve and enjoys his cricket to the fullest.
Rohit Sharma registered the highest score in One-Day Internationals and also became the first in the history of cricket to hit two double centuries in the 50-overs' format in the fourth ODI against Sri Lanka, at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
Once again CSK skipper MS Dhoni was asked at the toss whether it was his last IPL and his response was welcomed with a loud roar by fans at the Ekana Sports City.
Security beefed up for Kohli's Ranji comeback
Less than a week after he announced his retirement from all forms of cricket, Bengal skipper Manoj Tiwary on Tuesday said he has decided to reverse his decision.
The result at Eden Gardens has raised hopes that come Nov. 19, India will be lifting the 50-over World Cup trophy for a third time following their triumphs in 1983 and 2011.
South Africa captain Graeme Smith's participation in the second and final Test in Kolkata is in doubt after he injured his finger during training at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, on Friday. Smith was undergoing catching practice in the morning when he hurt his little finger on the left hand. He was immediately rushed to a local hospital.
It was a track where batters made merry after LSG put on 238 for 3 before KKR fell just four runs short as over 400 runs were scored.
Kolkata Knight Riders medium pacer Ramandeep Singh was fined 20 per cent of his match fees for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct during the match against Mumbai Indians at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Saturday.
Outplayed by Rohit Sharma's unbeaten century, Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Gautam Gambhir today hoped that people would stop criticising the wicket at Eden Gardens as Mumbai Indians' batsman dominated with ease that laid the platform for their 27-run win in the IPL, in Kolkata.
The India-Pakistan One-dayer to be played in Kolkata on Thursday might be seen as Prabir Mukherjee's last as Eden Gardens curator, but the 83-year-old said he would remain associated with the historical venue as long as he's alive.
A cracker of a contest is on the cards when a resurgent Royal Challengers Bangalore take on Kolkata Knight Riders in their return leg Indian Premier League fixture at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
India and West Indies will lock horns in the T20I series at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata from February 16.
Other than the batters, some excellent catching from both teams was the highlight at the hallowed Eden Gardens.
Andre Russell's six-hitting carnage at the death that propelled Kolkata Knight Riders to a match-winning total did not come as a surprise to teammate Phil Salt, who described the star all-rounder as the "best in the world on his day".
Putting all speculation at rest, Cricket Association of Bengal president Jagmohan Dalmiya said Eden Gardens will host all seven home matches of Kolkata Knight Riders in Indian Premier League this season. Dalmiya said he had been informed of the decision by KKR co-promoter Jay Mehta on Friday.
'When you are in the leadership group you have to make some harsh decisions. These are the discussions we have.'
New rules, new captains, but same excitement as two months of cricket extravaganza kicks off in Kolkata.
It's a likely series-clincher for India, but a must-win game for Sri Lanka, as one-day cricket returns to the Eden Gardens after a four-year hiatus when the teams clash in the fourth match of the series on Thursday.
For the first time, the BCCI is giving hefty incentives to groundsmen.
Lucknow Super Giants skipper KL Rahul on Sunday said panic has not set within his team after two successive defeats, but stressed on the need to have some tough conversations within the group.
Kolkata Knight Riders rode on Venkatesh Iyer's explosive 60 off 29 balls to crush a hapless Sunrisers Hyderabad by 80 runs to register their second win of IPL 2025 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Thursday.
Before Sunday's game, Australia's Captain Pat Cummins said he wanted to silence the spectators at the Narendra D Modi stadium, and by jove! that's what his team did.
The 92,000 odd spectators watched Travis Head pummel the Indian bowlers taking his team to the brink of a memorable triumph in silence.
IMAGES from the IPL match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday
International Cricket Council President Sharad Pawar on Saturday said a final decision on whether the Eden Gardens would get to host World Cup matches would only be taken on Sunday.
Veteran Eden Gardens curator Prabir Mukherjee is in trouble with the Board of Control for Cricket in India following his outburst in the media prior to the commencement of the ongoing third Test between India and England in Kolkata on December 5.
Kohli treated Royal Challengers Bangalore team-mates Faf du Plessis, Glenn Maxwell and Mohammed Siraj to dinner at One8 Commune in Kolkata on Tuesday night.
The upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is likely to see bowlers playing a crucial role in the success of teams.
Eden Gardens curator Kalyan Mitra went to the Kolkata Knight Riders' dressing room and apologised to the players for the poor strip in the IPL match against Deccan Chargers.
Harbhajan Singh claimed five wickets for 59 runs as India beat South Africa by an innings and 57 runs on a thrilling final day in the second Test to level the two-match series at 1-1 and remain the number one Test team in the world. Hashim Amla was the only South African batsman to provide some resistance. He was left unconquered after a stubborn knock of 123 from 394 deliveries, inclusive of 16 boundaries, his third hundred on a trot in three innings in the series.
Chaos reigned as about a 100,000 fans turned up at the Eden Gardens to celebrate Kolkata Knight Riders' triumph in IPL 7, even as Bollywood actor and franchise owner Shahrukh Khan reached the venue late because of a delay in his flight.
The very mention of an India-Australia series would invariably revolve around the stylish-yet-defiant VVS Laxman and his epic 281 at the Eden Test nine years ago.
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