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Rain brings pain at Eden

Rain brings pain at Eden

Rediff.com8 Feb 2007

Unseasonal showers forced the first ODI between India and Sri Lanka to be abandoned after 18.2 overs.

Eden curator goes on medical leave after feeling 'insulted'

Eden curator goes on medical leave after feeling 'insulted'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2012

The controversy surrounding the preparation of the Eden pitch took a dramatic turn as veteran curator Prabir Mukherjee proceeded on a medical leave and termed the CAB's decision to sideline him for the third Test between India and England as an "insult".

IN PHOTOS: Rohit Sharma sets Eden ablaze!

IN PHOTOS: Rohit Sharma sets Eden ablaze!

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

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.

Captain Shreyas Iyer joins KKR ahead of IPL 2024

Captain Shreyas Iyer joins KKR ahead of IPL 2024

Rediff.com17 Mar 2024

Shreyas Iyer missed the entire IPL 2023 last year because of a back injury.

Eden Gardens frontrunner to host India's first ever day-night Test

Eden Gardens frontrunner to host India's first ever day-night Test

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

The iconic Eden Gardens emerged as the frontrunner to host the first ever Day-Night Test match in India against the visiting New Zealand side even as Cricket Association of Bengal president Sourav Ganguly said it will depend on their upcoming 'pink ball experiment' from June 18.

Even Ganguly was denied preference of track at Eden

Even Ganguly was denied preference of track at Eden

Rediff.com4 Dec 2012

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.

World Cup: Will Eden prove a Hazard to shaky Argentina?

World Cup: Will Eden prove a Hazard to shaky Argentina?

Rediff.com5 Jul 2014

Belgium pointed to Eden Hazard as a potential match winner as they laid out a strategy to combat Lionel Messi and Argentina when they meet in their World Cup quarter-final in Brasilia on Saturday.

IPL 2024: Will have to have difficult conversations, warns KL Rahul

IPL 2024: Will have to have difficult conversations, warns KL Rahul

Rediff.com14 Apr 2024

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.

Conspiracy behind Eden match shift: Dalmiya

Conspiracy behind Eden match shift: Dalmiya

Rediff.com25 Feb 2011

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.

Eden was our main venue: Harbhajan

Eden was our main venue: Harbhajan

Rediff.com31 Jan 2011

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.

Rohit's KKR Chit-Chat Fuels Speculation

Rohit's KKR Chit-Chat Fuels Speculation

Rediff.com13 May 2024

Rohit was spotted having a deep conversation with members of the KKR franchise in their dressing room.

Rain halts play at Eden

Rain halts play at Eden

Rediff.com8 Feb 2007

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.

IN PHOTOS: Rohit Sharma sets Eden ablaze with majestic double!

IN PHOTOS: Rohit Sharma sets Eden ablaze with majestic double!

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

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.

Chakaravarthy, Venkatesh lauded after KKR trounce MI

Chakaravarthy, Venkatesh lauded after KKR trounce MI

Rediff.com12 May 2024

Varun Chakaravarthy's ability to consistently figure among the wickets for Kolkata Knight Riders drew praise from former Australian tearaway bowler Brett Lee, who said he made life difficult for Mumbai Indians batters in the rain-shortened, low-scoring IPL match at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on Saturday night.

PIX: Starc smiles his way back into IPL!

PIX: Starc smiles his way back into IPL!

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

Australia's Mitchell Starc is back in the IPL after a long gap of nine years.

IPL: Srinivasan booed by Eden Gardens crowd

IPL: Srinivasan booed by Eden Gardens crowd

Rediff.com27 May 2013

Under fire BCCI president N Srinivasan was booed by a capacity Eden Gardens crowd as his name was announced during the post-match presentation ceremony.

IPL: Srinivasan booed by Eden Gardens crowd

IPL: Srinivasan booed by Eden Gardens crowd

Rediff.com27 May 2013

Under fire BCCI president N Srinivasan was booed by a capacity Eden Gardens crowd as his name was announced during the post-match presentation ceremony.

DC Vs KKR: Who Took Best Catch? VOTE!

DC Vs KKR: Who Took Best Catch? VOTE!

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

While a few catches were put down by both teams, there were some that stuck.

PHOTOS: It's Sachin Tendulkar mania at Eden Gardens

PHOTOS: It's Sachin Tendulkar mania at Eden Gardens

Rediff.com6 Nov 2013

Sachin Tendulkar was written all over the Eden Gardens in Kolkata as thousands of his fans from all walks of life poured in to watch the batting legend in action one last time at the ground in his penultimate and 199th Test match.

Sad for Dharamsala, Eden Gardens ready to host the Indo-Pak tie: Ganguly

Sad for Dharamsala, Eden Gardens ready to host the Indo-Pak tie: Ganguly

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

'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'

Eden Gardens jeers Indian failure

Eden Gardens jeers Indian failure

Rediff.com25 Nov 2005

Black arm bands, head gears and banners of 'Bring back Dada' were seen aplenty in Kolkata

NTK functionary hacked to death in Madurai, 4 held

NTK functionary hacked to death in Madurai, 4 held

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

A senior functionary of Naam Tamilar Katchi was hacked to death by an unidentified gang in Tamil Nadu's Madurai on Tuesday, and four persons were arrested in connection with the murder, police said.

ECB officials inspect facilities at Eden Gardens

ECB officials inspect facilities at Eden Gardens

Rediff.com18 Oct 2012

England Cricket Board (ECB) officials visited Kolkata's Eden Gardens on Wednesday to assess facilities and security arrangements ahead of the England cricket team's upcoming tour to India.

'When Dre's on, he's incredible!'

'When Dre's on, he's incredible!'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2024

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".

Kotla to host IPL Eliminator, second Qualifier instead of Eden

Kotla to host IPL Eliminator, second Qualifier instead of Eden

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

Visakhapatnam to be common main venue for Mumbai Indians and Rising Pune Supergiants, while Kings XI Punjab to play all their home matches at Mohali.

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.

Dhoni, Laxman tons light up Eden

Dhoni, Laxman tons light up Eden

Rediff.com16 Feb 2010

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.

'It was umpire's decision. What can we say about that?'

'It was umpire's decision. What can we say about that?'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

Rana said there was no safe score with the way this edition's IPL is panning out.

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.

Can Royals negate Narine threat in top of the table clash?

Can Royals negate Narine threat in top of the table clash?

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

Rajasthan Royals' star-studded batting will face the serious challenge of decoding Sunil Narine's mystery at Eden Gardens when they take on two-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders in a top-of-the-table IPL clash in Kolkata on Tuesday.

Captain Dhoni unhappy with Eden wicket

Captain Dhoni unhappy with Eden wicket

Rediff.com13 Feb 2010

It is the Eden Gardens pitch that seems to be giving the Indian team more headaches than their team line-up or the opposition.

ICC rates Ind vs Aus ODI World Cup final pitch 'average'

ICC rates Ind vs Aus ODI World Cup final pitch 'average'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

The pitch at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad which hosted the ODI World Cup final between India and Australia on November 19 has been rated "average" by the International Cricket Council (ICC).

'Kohli has a great chance to become a hero'

'Kohli has a great chance to become a hero'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

Former England cricketer Nasser Hussain showered praise on Kohli.

'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.

Once 'beaten' twice shy: Ronaldo's Portugal meet plucky Slovenia

Once 'beaten' twice shy: Ronaldo's Portugal meet plucky Slovenia

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

The approach Slovenia are expected to take on Monday -- a disciplined, deep back five who offer little space, and explosive counter-attacks from long balls -- to put pressure on Portugal.

Eden Gardens, Wankhede to be ready for WC by Jan

Eden Gardens, Wankhede to be ready for WC by Jan

Rediff.com18 Dec 2010

The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) and Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) on Saturday expressed confidence that the two World Cup venues -- Eden Gardens and Wankhede Stadium - will be ready by the middle of January next year.

VVS Laxman to deliver Pataudi Memorial Lecture at Eden Gardens

VVS Laxman to deliver Pataudi Memorial Lecture at Eden Gardens

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

VVS Laxman is all set to renew his connection with Eden Gardens as the former middle order batsman has been chosen to deliver the MAK Pataudi Memorial Lecture in Kolkata on October 19.

Smith eyeing victory at Eden

Smith eyeing victory at Eden

Rediff.com27 Nov 2004

The South Africa captain said his team would not start the second Test match with a draw in mind.

The man behind Kuldeep's improved batting...

The man behind Kuldeep's improved batting...

Rediff.com6 May 2024

In India's 4-1 triumph over England at home, Kuldeep contributed with not just the ball but also the bat. He scored 97 runs in six innings at an average of 19.40, with the best score of 30.

A touch of Lord's at Eden Gardens

A touch of Lord's at Eden Gardens

Rediff.com23 Apr 2004