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Who's Jacqueline Supporting?

Who's Jacqueline Supporting?

Rediff.com12 May 2023

Jacqueline Fernandez had the 'best experience' as she enjoyed the IPL 2023 match at the Eden Gardens.

IPL 2026 Week 3 Review: KKR Break Duck; Punjab Kings Unstoppable

IPL 2026 Week 3 Review: KKR Break Duck; Punjab Kings Unstoppable

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

A recap of the action of the third week of IPL 2026.

Eden match: BCCI likely to appeal to ICC

Eden match: BCCI likely to appeal to ICC

Rediff.com28 Jan 2011

The Indian Cricket Board is contemplating to ask the International Cricket Council to reconsider its decision of taking away the India-England World Cup match from the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

Sudharsan, Jurel's unique one-pad method to counter spin in nets!

Sudharsan, Jurel's unique one-pad method to counter spin in nets!

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

Sai Sudharsan and Dhruv Jurel faced spinners while wearing only one pad to counter the turning deliveries, a method that comes with an element of risk, in Kolkata on Monday.

Eden pitch under scanner ahead of KKR-Kochi tie

Eden pitch under scanner ahead of KKR-Kochi tie

Rediff.com19 Apr 2011

All eyes will be on the Eden Gardens strip when Kolkata Knight Riders take on Kochi Tuskers Kerala in their Indian Premier League Twenty20 match in Kolkata on Wednesday.

79 years, countless memories: India's cricket story

79 years, countless memories: India's cricket story

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

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.

KKR's new home ground? Agartala stadium in the race

KKR's new home ground? Agartala stadium in the race

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

The construction at the international stadium at Narsingarh began way back in 2017 with an estimated cost of Rs. 185 crore but the stadium is not yet ready.

Eden to host opening Sri Lanka Test

Eden to host opening Sri Lanka Test

Rediff.com2 Oct 2017

Kolkata's Eden Gardens will host the first Test between India and Sri Lanka, starting November 16, which also will be the island nation's first five-day game at the iconic ground.

Pitch Invader Hugs Virat Kohli, Falls at His Feet

Pitch Invader Hugs Virat Kohli, Falls at His Feet

Rediff.com23 Mar 2025

The unexpected moment came during the 13th over of RCB's chase, shortly after Virat Kohli brought up his half-century.

Not giving first over to Bumrah questionable: Kumble

Not giving first over to Bumrah questionable: Kumble

Rediff.com16 Nov 2025

Not handing the ball to lead pacer Jasprit Bumrah to start the third day's play on a challenging Eden Gardens surface was "questionable", said the legendary Anil Kumble.

5 Mistakes Which Cost India Kolkata Test

5 Mistakes Which Cost India Kolkata Test

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

This was India's fourth defeat in the last six Tests at home and in all four Tests -- including three against New Zealand -- their batters have flopped against spin.

IPL 2025: Struggling KKR, SRH aim to get back to winning ways

IPL 2025: Struggling KKR, SRH aim to get back to winning ways

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad find themselves in troubled waters, having lost two of their last three games

ICC reaches out to Bangladesh on India security concerns

ICC reaches out to Bangladesh on India security concerns

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

The Bangladesh Cricket Board said the ICC has "conveyed willingness to work closely" with it to address concerns related to the team's participation in the T20 World Cup.

KKR begin pre-season training in Mumbai

KKR begin pre-season training in Mumbai

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have begun their pre-season preparations with a week-long domestic players' training stint in Mumbai, ahead of their main camp in Kolkata starting March 12 at Eden Gardens. The Mumbai camp, running from February 21-28, features nine domestic players, including Venkatesh Iyer, who was re-signed by KKR for a staggering Rs 23.75 crore after being released, making him the third most expensive player in the IPL auction.

'Yet to get official nod from ICC for Eden ties'

'Yet to get official nod from ICC for Eden ties'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2011

Cricket Association of Bengal president Jagmohan Dalmiya on Tuesday said he is waiting for an official communication after ICC chief executive Haroon Lorgat said the Eden Gardens will 'in all likelihood' host the three World Cup matches next month.

Shami Is 'Back On Track'

Shami Is 'Back On Track'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

Returning to the national side after a 14-month injury lay-off, Shami displayed promising signs, bowling at full tilt for over an hour.

Sachin's Eden send-off: Llong... and the short of it!

Sachin's Eden send-off: Llong... and the short of it!

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

Umpire Nigel Llong inadvertently had a role to play in two key moments of the legend's last Test appearance at the Eden Gardens. The second, says Bikash Mohapatra, will ensure he won't be a popular figure in India for some time to come.

Tendulkar, Ganguly laud Kuldeep's 'trick' at Eden

Tendulkar, Ganguly laud Kuldeep's 'trick' at Eden

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly led the applause for Kuldeep Yadav after his match-winning hat-trick against Australia in the second One-Day International at the Eden Gardens, in Kolkata, on Thursday.

ICC T20 World Cup: Group C heats up: England, WI face tricky rivals

ICC T20 World Cup: Group C heats up: England, WI face tricky rivals

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

Group C promises one of the most competitive battles at the T20 World Cup, with former champions England and West Indies joined by ambitious sides Scotland, Nepal and debutants Italy.

T20 World Cup 2026: Dates, Venues, Past Winners, More

T20 World Cup 2026: Dates, Venues, Past Winners, More

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

Tournament co-hosts India will be out to defend their Twenty20 World Cup title. The 10th edition of the 20-overs global showpiece event will run from February 7 to March 8.

Mamata revives ICC post row, says 'Can't stop Ganguly'

Mamata revives ICC post row, says 'Can't stop Ganguly'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2025

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee once again threw her weight behind Sourav Ganguly, saying the former India captain should have been the International Cricket Council president by now and warned, in her trademark style that "it's not that easy to stop him."

PIX: Dhoni the finisher crushes KKR's playoff hopes

PIX: Dhoni the finisher crushes KKR's playoff hopes

Rediff.com8 May 2025

IMAGES from the IPL match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings played at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Wednesday

Who is Mitch Owen? PBKS' Rs 3 Cr Maxwell replacement

Who is Mitch Owen? PBKS' Rs 3 Cr Maxwell replacement

Rediff.com4 May 2025

Punjab Kings have signed Australian all-rounder Mitch Owen as a replacement for the injured Glenn Maxwell, who has been ruled out of the remainder of the IPL season.

Pitch controversy: Should IPL teams control home advantage?

Pitch controversy: Should IPL teams control home advantage?

Rediff.com31 Mar 2025

The nature of the pitch at KKR's home venue has been in discussion ever since captain Ajinkya Rahane wished getting more support for his spinners at the Eden Gardens.

20 teams, 8 venues, one trophy: T20 World Cup is here!

20 teams, 8 venues, one trophy: T20 World Cup is here!

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

Tournament co-hosts India will be out to defend their Twenty20 World Cup title in familiar home conditions next month.

Rahul named captain for SA ODIs; Bumrah, Siraj rested

Rahul named captain for SA ODIs; Bumrah, Siraj rested

Rediff.com23 Nov 2025

K L Rahul takes over the captaincy after regular skipper Shubman Gill missed the series because of a neck injury.

Pak pacers sweat it out in the nets at Eden

Pak pacers sweat it out in the nets at Eden

Rediff.com1 Jan 2013

Pakistan's speed merchants Mohammed Irfan, Junaid Khan and senior pro Umar Gul went full throttle at the team's nets session on Tuesday as they bowled aiming at one stump under watchful eyes of bowling coach Mohammed Akram.

Will India extend its 13-year unbeaten run at Eden?

Will India extend its 13-year unbeaten run at Eden?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2012

History, and the crowd, will be behind India in the third Test against England, says Bikash Mohapatra, when they set out on Wednesday to regain lost pride and extend their 13-year unbeaten run at the Eden Gardens.

'I want to do something special for Shah Rukh Bhai'

'I want to do something special for Shah Rukh Bhai'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

Venkatesh, one of the marquee players this season, was bought back by KKR for a massive Rs 23.75 crores, making him one of the most expensive players in the league.

SEE: Rashid's charcha with 'captain sahab' Gill

SEE: Rashid's charcha with 'captain sahab' Gill

Rediff.com26 Apr 2025

'In-flight charcha with our Captain and Vice-Captain Sahab!. PS: We'll be reminding Shubman about your bat, Rashid Bhai!' GT captioned the video.

SA stuns India, Ashwin points finger at batting decline

SA stuns India, Ashwin points finger at batting decline

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

Ravichandran Ashwin exposed India batters' lack of quality to battle ball tweakers by claiming that if legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar or past domestic heroes Amol Muzumdar, the India women's team head coach and Mithun Manhas had played against spinners on such a track, the Test would have gone to four days, unlike India's harrowing 30-run defeat against South Africa at Eden Gardens.

Eden to have 20,000 spectators for 3rd T20I vs Windies

Eden to have 20,000 spectators for 3rd T20I vs Windies

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

The Board of Control for Cricket in India will allow 20,000 spectators, mostly ticket-holding members of Cricket Association of Bengal, to watch the third and final T20I between India and the West Indies on October 20.

Nice to get a hundred at Eden: Ganguly

Nice to get a hundred at Eden: Ganguly

Rediff.com1 Dec 2007

The left-hander, who scored a century on debut at Lord's, made no secret of his joy after reaching the three-figure mark in the second Test at Kolkata.

Sensational Arshdeep sets T20I record!

Sensational Arshdeep sets T20I record!

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

His best figures in T20Is are 4 for 9.

Varun Chakaravarthy fined for code of conduct breach

Varun Chakaravarthy fined for code of conduct breach

Rediff.com8 May 2025

KKR spinner Chakravarthy, who bagged two wickets, gestured to CSK's Dewald Brewis to leave the field after dismissing him for 52 in the IPL match in Kolkata on Wednesday.

'Eden may host Ind-Eng match if ICC members agree'

'Eden may host Ind-Eng match if ICC members agree'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2011

A day after International Cricket Council stripped Kolkata of the India-England World Cup tie on February 27, its president Sharad Pawar on Friday hinted that Eden Gardens may still host the match if the member countries agree to it.

Tiger's GrandCub Steals The Show

Tiger's GrandCub Steals The Show

Rediff.com31 Mar 2025

Dancing to her Bollywood hits, Sara Ali Khan -- whose grandfather Mansoor Ali Khan 'Tiger' Pataudi captained India in 46 Tests and great grandfather Iftikhar Ali Khan Pataudi played Test cricket for England and India -- had the crowd grooving.

How dominant India crushed England in opener

How dominant India crushed England in opener

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

The left-hander clobbered eight sixes and five fours in his scintillating 79 off 34 balls as India chased down a modest 133-run target in 12.5 overs.

In-form Jurel to play opening Test against SA

In-form Jurel to play opening Test against SA

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

'But I would say given the importance of this series and given the conditions we think we are going to face, he (Nitish Kumar Reddy) might miss out in this Test this week.'

Here's what Ganguly has to say on Eden track...

Here's what Ganguly has to say on Eden track...

Rediff.com14 Nov 2017

Sourav Ganguly, on Tuesday, inspected the pitch that will play host to the first India-Sri Lanka Test and insisted that the track will produce a good contest.