With a power-packed batting line-up, match-winning spinners and a solid pace attack, champions KKR are once again the team to beat.
'He brings immense value to the team - not just in terms of tactics, but also in terms of creating a winning culture.'
Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Gautam Gambhir took a dig at Kings XI Punjab skipper Adam Gilchrist for his comments that the Eden Gardens pitch is a difficult one, saying that the visiting side lost the IPL match as they did not bat well.
Captain of Indian World Cup winning team Kapil Dev tonight criticised the BCCI for Eden Gardens not being able to host World Cup matches involving India.
Narine announced his international retirement in November 2023, and West Indies T20I skipper Powell has asked former players and teammates to talk to Narine about featuring in the marquee event.
The report also claimed that if India make the final in Ahmedabad, a slow pitch is expected at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Motera.
A new look Eden Gardens was inspected by a three-member ICC team on Monday, in what appeared to be a final visit before it gives its verdict on the remaining three World Cup matches, scheduled at the historic venue on March 15, 18 and 20.
Playing at Eden Gardens is a great feeling, and getting 1000 runs at the venue will always remain special," said the ace batsman, after his fluent knock of 143 helped India pile a mammoth 643 for six declared in their first innings on Day 3 of the second Test against South Africa.
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Shreyas Iyer missed the entire IPL 2023 last year because of a back injury.
'When you are scoring runs and taking wickets, everyone is standing with you.' 'But the real test is to realise who is with you during your tough times.'
Unseasonal showers forced the first ODI between India and Sri Lanka to be abandoned after 18.2 overs.
Shashank established himself as a fine finisher for Punjab Kings in the last season where he was their top run-getter with 354 runs at a strike rate of 164.65. He averaged 44.25.
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If former India captain and local hero Sourav Ganguly is to be believed, Prabir Mukherjee's negative response to M S Dhoni's demand for a turning track wasn't exactly unexpected.
West Indian batting legend Brian Lara, on Sunday, lamented that he never played a Test match at the historic Eden Gardens and suggested that Cricket Association of Bengal officials organise a veterans' match at the venue, and, that, it should including Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly.
India and Bangladesh will be playing their first ever pink ball Test at the Eden and Hasina will be among a starry gathering which will also include West Bengal governor Jagdeep Dhankar.
Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) president Jagmohan Dalmiya on Thursday accused the ICC of conspiring against him when the world body shifted the IndiaEngland World Cup match from Eden Gardens.
In December, Aryaman Birla made a decision that would surprise many: he announced an 'indefinite sabbatical' from cricket.
With Eden Gardens no longer hosting a World Cup match featuring India, off-spinner Harbhajan Singh said he is really disappointed that they would not be able to bowl at the historic venue to the roar of spectators, which makes the ground really special.
Former India captain Sourav Ganguly began his new innings as Cricket Association of Bengal president on Thursday with a pledge to make Eden Gardens the best place within three months time.
Sri Lanka were 102 for 3 when rain interrupted play in the first One-Day International against India at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Thursday.
'Most expensive player in your team can't be your weak link.'
VVS Laxman and Mahendra Singh Dhoni hit centuries in a record partnership before India declared their first innings on 643 for six on day three of the second and final Test against South Africa, at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, on Tuesday.
Australia's Mitchell Starc is back in the IPL after a long gap of nine years.
Kolkata's favourite son-in-law has a manic fan base as one saw Eden Gardens filled with yellow jersey
India will look to extend lead against England
Images from the IPL 2024 match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
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.
Security beefed up for Kohli's Ranji comeback
It is the Eden Gardens pitch that seems to be giving the Indian team more headaches than their team line-up or the opposition.
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.
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.
New rules, new captains, but same excitement as two months of cricket extravaganza kicks off in Kolkata.
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.
Virat Kohli is a character. He wears his heart on his sleeve and enjoys his cricket to the fullest.
'When you are in the leadership group you have to make some harsh decisions. These are the discussions we have.'
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.
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