News for 'Eden Gardens'

KKR eye encore under new leadership

KKR eye encore under new leadership

Rediff.com15 Mar 2025

'I have always played wherever the team wanted me to play. Team thinking has always come first.'

IPL: Delhi Capitals equal RCB's unwanted home record!

IPL: Delhi Capitals equal RCB's unwanted home record!

Rediff.com14 Apr 2025

The defeat against Mumbai Indians was the 45th home loss for Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi to equal RCB's record.

IPL shortlists three venues ahead of resumption

IPL shortlists three venues ahead of resumption

Rediff.com10 May 2025

ESPNcricinfo also reported that several team officials informed were of the opinion that the remainder of the tournament could be played later in the year.

'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.

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.

Rathi Debuts New Wicket Celebration

Rathi Debuts New Wicket Celebration

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

Instead of his now-famous 'notebook celebration', which landed him in hot water twice this season, the 25 year old unveiled a brand-new move: A symbolic gesture of writing on the ground, a subtle nod to his earlier antics but toned down to avoid further fines and sanctions.

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.

IPL 2025: KKR Vs RCB: Who Took The Best Catch?

IPL 2025: KKR Vs RCB: Who Took The Best Catch?

Rediff.com23 Mar 2025

It was a day to remember for RCB wicketkeeper Jitesh Sharma, who had his gloves full-and delivered with aplomb.

What's Special About KKR's New Jersey?

What's Special About KKR's New Jersey?

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

KKR's jerseys come in environment friendly packaging.

IPL 2025: KKR vs LSG match likely to be rescheduled

IPL 2025: KKR vs LSG match likely to be rescheduled

Rediff.com18 Mar 2025

Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) president Snehasish Ganguly, after holding two rounds of discussions with the city police on Tuesday, confirmed that authorities "have not given the go-ahead" for the match.

Bairstow, Richard set to replace Jacks, Rickelton at MI

Bairstow, Richard set to replace Jacks, Rickelton at MI

Rediff.com16 May 2025

Rickelton, is set to miss the playoffs, with Cricket South Africa requesting members of their World Test Championship final squad to return home by May 27.

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.

From Bench to World Cup: Jacob Duffy's Patience Pays Off

From Bench to World Cup: Jacob Duffy's Patience Pays Off

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

New Zealand pacer Jacob Duffy reflects on years of waiting, breaking a Sir Richard Hadlee record and finally making his World Cup debut at 31.

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.

'All The Ministers Surrounded Messi, We Couldn't See Anything'

'All The Ministers Surrounded Messi, We Couldn't See Anything'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2025

Lionel Messi's much-hyped visit to the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on Saturday lasted 22 minutes, just enough to underline everything that is wrong in Indian football and the state administration's mismanagement.

Messi Returns To India But Won't Kick A Ball

Messi Returns To India But Won't Kick A Ball

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

Eight-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi is not scheduled to play serious football on the 'G.O.A.T. India Tour 2025'.

Cricket buff, Southgate would watch Test cricket all day

Cricket buff, Southgate would watch Test cricket all day

Rediff.com5 May 2025

Southgate watched as KKR downed RR by one run and later took a trip down memory lane, recalling the time when he used to watch Test cricket 'all day long.'

Ton-up Russell rings the iconic bell to mark special occasion

Ton-up Russell rings the iconic bell to mark special occasion

Rediff.com30 Apr 2023

Playing in his 100th match for the Kolkata Knight Riders, birthday boy Andre Russell rung the iconic bell at the Eden Gardens.

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.

'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.

'Why Didn't They Cover The Ground When It Was Raining?'

'Why Didn't They Cover The Ground When It Was Raining?'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

'If the ground remains uncovered and the rain stops, you know it doesn't start for another one hour. Suddenly it rains again. So there's no play whatsoever.'

Has Maxwell played his last game in IPL 2025?

Has Maxwell played his last game in IPL 2025?

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

After winning the toss and choosing to bowl first against Chennai Super Kings in Chennai on Wednesday, PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer hinted that Glenn Maxwell is ruled out for the remainder of the IPL 2025 season due to a finger injury.

SRH's Nitish Reddy gets fitness clearance

SRH's Nitish Reddy gets fitness clearance

Rediff.com15 Mar 2025

Nitish will join the SRH squad soon as they will open their IPL 2025 campaign on March 23 against Rajasthan Royals at Hyderabad.

BCCI's 10-point guidelines kicks into gear

BCCI's 10-point guidelines kicks into gear

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

No separate vehicle for anyone, all players to travel by team bus, BCCI tells state units

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.

India, England players arrive in Kolkata for first T20I

India, England players arrive in Kolkata for first T20I

Rediff.com18 Jan 2025

Beginning with the Eden T20I, the two teams will fight it out in a full white ball series, comprising five T20Is and three ODIs, which will serve as a crucial warm-up for the Champions Trophy, slated to begin on February 19 in Pakistan and Dubai.

'India does not have to make turning wickets...'

'India does not have to make turning wickets...'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

Former South African cricketer Jonty Rhodes said that Team India does not need to prepare turning wickets as they can bowl out their opponents with their pace line-up and having another spin-friendly wicket for the second Test against South Africa will be a "big test of their ability".

Mystery Guwahati track makes 2nd Test level-playing field

Mystery Guwahati track makes 2nd Test level-playing field

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

'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.'

Rain wrecks IPL thriller! Punjab Kings, KKR forced to split points

Rain wrecks IPL thriller! Punjab Kings, KKR forced to split points

Rediff.com26 Apr 2025

IMAGES from the IPL match played between Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Saturday

Practice makes perfect for Orange cap holder Pooran

Practice makes perfect for Orange cap holder Pooran

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

Pooran is only behind his West Indian counterparts Chris Gayle to achieved the landmark in just 50 innings and Andre Russell who took 72 innings to smash 150 maximums.

'Were the changes worth it? They'll sit back and say no'

'Were the changes worth it? They'll sit back and say no'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

Morgan said KKR failed to forge partnerships in chase of 199 as they finished at an ordinary 159 for eight.

Harshit Rana fined for flying kiss send-off to Agarwal

Harshit Rana fined for flying kiss send-off to Agarwal

Rediff.com24 Mar 2024

Kolkata Knight Riders pacer Harshit Rana has been fined 60 percent of his match fees for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct during his team's four-run victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Eden Gardens on Saturday.

'We're not batting properly. So that's just the reality'

'We're not batting properly. So that's just the reality'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

'Form brings confidence. And we, at the moment, to be honest, don't have that confidence.'

IPL 2025: KKR-LSG match set to be shifted to Guwahati

IPL 2025: KKR-LSG match set to be shifted to Guwahati

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders' IPL home game against Lucknow Super Giants on April 6 at Eden Gardens is set to be shifted to Guwahati.

India, Pakistan players share light moments ahead of crunch Eden tie

India, Pakistan players share light moments ahead of crunch Eden tie

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

Off-the-field camaraderie between Virat Kohli, Mohammad Aamir and Shahid Afridi grabbed attention on the eve of Saturday's much-awaited India-Pakistan contest in the ICC World T20 in Kolkata.

Messi Lands In Kolkata Amid Massive Fan Frenzy

Messi Lands In Kolkata Amid Massive Fan Frenzy

Rediff.com13 Dec 2025

Argentine superstar footballer Lionel Messi's touchdown in Kolkata in the early hours of Saturday sent the city into a frenzy.

Chetan Sakariya replaces injured Umran Malik at KKR

Chetan Sakariya replaces injured Umran Malik at KKR

Rediff.com16 Mar 2025

Kolkata Knight Riders have named left-arm pacer Chetan Sakariya as a replacement for speedster Umran Malik ahead of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season.

Shami slams selectors: 'I don't need to create controversy'

Shami slams selectors: 'I don't need to create controversy'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

'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.'

Rinku is batting too low down the order: Dada

Rinku is batting too low down the order: Dada

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

Asked whether he supports home advantage in the IPL, Ganguly gave a measured response.