In Images: Kolkata erupts in celebration as India beat New Zealand to win T20 World Cup
Mar 09, 2026, at 04:06 am
Fans celebrate across Kolkata after India defeated New Zealand by 96 runs in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup final, securing their third T20 World Cup title and becoming the first team to successfully defend the trophy. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
In Images: New Zealand thrash South Africa to storm into T20 World Cup final
Mar 04, 2026, at 10:07 pm
Finn Allen and Tim Seifert powered New Zealand to storm into the T20 World Cup 2026 final, thrashing South Africa by nine wickets at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Wednesday. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
In Images: South Africa face New Zealand in semi-final 1
Mar 04, 2026, at 08:35 pm
South Africa took on New Zealand in the first semi-final of T20 World Cup 2026 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Wednesday. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
In Images: Clinical Mohun Bagan Super Giant outclass Chennaiyin FC in Indian Super League clash
Feb 24, 2026, at 11:44 am
Players from Mohun Bagan Super Giant and Chennaiyin FC in action during their Indian Super League encounter, battling for possession in a high-intensity contest. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
In Images: Highlights from East Bengal vs Sporting Delhi ISL clash
Feb 23, 2026, at 04:39 pm
East Bengal defeated Sporting Delhi 4-1 in a match of Indian Super League (ISL) at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on February 21. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
In Images: West Indies thrash Italy, stay unbeaten in T20 World Cup 2026
Feb 19, 2026, at 04:43 pm
West Indies thrashed Italy by 42 runs to stay unbeaten in the T20 World Cup in their last group match at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Thursday. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
In Images: England vs Italy — Defining moments from T20 World Cup showdown
Feb 16, 2026, at 10:57 pm
England defeated Italy by 24 runs in a group match of the T20 World Cup 2026. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
In Images: England beat Scotland at Eden Gardens
Feb 16, 2026, at 11:56 am
England defeated Scotland in a group match at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Saturday. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
In Images: Scotland beat Italy in Men's T20 World Cup 2026
Feb 10, 2026, at 04:49 pm
Scotland defeated Italy by 73 runs in a group match of ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Monday. (Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
In images: Hetmyer, Romario Shepherd help West Indies beat Scotland in T20 World Cup
Feb 07, 2026, at 11:19 pm
Shimron Hetmyer’s power-hitting and Romario Shepherd’s fiery hat-trick script West Indies’ commanding T20 World Cup win over Scotland. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
In images: West Indies, Scotland arrive in Kolkata for T20 World Cup
Feb 06, 2026, at 01:47 am
The West Indies and Scotland cricket teams arrived in Kolkata on Thursday ahead of their matches at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
In Images: Viswanathan Anand at Tata Steel Chess India Tournament
Jan 08, 2026, at 03:31 pm
Five-time World Chess Champion Viswanathan Anand on the first day of the prestigious Tata Steel Chess India Tournament. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
In Images: Saina Nehwal inaugurates Ekal Run in Kolkata
Jan 04, 2026, at 07:40 pm
Indian Olympic medalist Saina Nehwal inaugurated Ekal Run in Kolkata on Sunday (December 4, 2026) where over 5000 people participated. Photo: PR Team
In Images: Messi joins Sachin Tendulkar during mega Mumbai event
Dec 14, 2025, at 08:47 pm
Argentinian football icon joins Sachin Tendulkar during mega event in Mumbai. Photo: Sachin Tendulkar/FB
Dec 12, 2025, at 07:56 pm
Argentine football icon Lionel Messi will on Saturday unveil his own statue in Kolkata's Lake Town area. In the northern suburb of Lake Town, the Sree Bhumi Sporting Club has constructed what it claims is the world’s largest statue of the Argentinian icon — a 70-foot iron structure depicting Messi lifting the World Cup trophy. (Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri)
In Images: India ride on spin bowling to corner South Africa on day 2 of Kolkata Test
Nov 15, 2025, at 08:33 pm
Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel wreaked havoc on South Africa reducing the visitors to 95-7 at stumps on day two of the first Test at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Saturday. Earlier in the day, South African spin bowler Simon Harmer helped Proteas to bowl out India for 189. (Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
In Images: India dominate day 1 of first Test against South Africa at Eden Gardens
Nov 15, 2025, at 12:42 am
India bowled out South Africa for 159 and finished at 37-1 at stumps on day one of the first Test against South Africa at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Friday. (Photo by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Gautam Gambhir seeks blessings at Kalighat Temple ahead of India-South Africa test
Nov 11, 2025, at 11:34 pm
India head coach Gautam Gambhir offered prayers at Kolkata’s iconic Kalighat Temple on Tuesday, seeking divine blessings for Team India ahead of the first Test against South Africa.
In Images: From cheers to honours — Kolkata hails World Cup hero Richa Ghosh at Eden Gardens
Nov 08, 2025, at 11:10 pm
Indian Women's World Cup winner Richa Ghosh was on Saturday felicitated by the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB). Helmed by cricket icon Sourav Ganguly, CAB rewarded Richa with a golden bat and a cheque of Rs. 34 lakh while CM Mamata Banerjee honoured her with Banga Bhushan and the honorary DSP rank. Ex-cricketer Jhulan Goswami, state Sports Minister Aroop Biswas, Kolkata CP Manoj Verma, actress Mimi Chakraborty and other CAB officials were also present. (Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
In Images: Sourav Ganguly collaborates with Natraj Pipes
Mar 22, 2025, at 05:45 pm
India's cricket icon and ex-BCCI president Sourav Ganguly marked his collaboration with Natraj Pipes that aims to play a role towards the vision of Viksit Bharat. On the occasion, Ganguly addressed a press conference at a hotel in Kolkata ahead of the IPL 18 opener between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Saturday. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Dec 21, 2024, at 10:50 am
The British Deputy High Commission Kolkata in collaboration with the Indo-British Scholars’ Association (IBSA), Rotary Club of Kolkata Metro City and Connections hosted an event to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2024 in our office on December 18. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
In images: Draw of Lots Ceremony of Tata Steel Chess India Rapid and Blitz 2024
Nov 13, 2024, at 09:09 pm
Draw of Lots Ceremony of Tata Steel Chess India Rapid and Blitz 2024 was hosted in Kolkata on Tuesday. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Former Indian cricketer, KKR mentor Gautam Gambhir attends talk show in Kolkata
Jun 22, 2024, at 05:38 am
Former Indian cricketer and KKR mentor Gautam Gambhir attended a talk show organized by the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) in Kolkata on Friday (June 21) where he shared experiences of his cricketing and political life. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
KKR outclass Mumbai Indians at Eden Gardens, seal play-offs berth
May 12, 2024, at 11:06 pm
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) beat Mumbai Indians (MI) in the rain-hit IPL contest at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Saturday (May 11) to become the first team to seal a play-offs berth this season. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
IPL: KKR beat MI by 18 runs, qualify for play-offs
May 12, 2024, at 10:54 pm
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have become the first team to secure play-offs in IPL 2024 after beating Mumbai Indians (MI) by 18 runs at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Saturday (May 11). (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
IPL: KKR set 158-run target for MI in rain-hit 16-over game at Eden Gardens
May 12, 2024, at 05:22 am
Batting first, Kolkata Knight Riders set a target of 158 runs for Mumbai Indians in a rain-hit 16-over IPL contest at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Saturday (May 11). (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
MI vs KKR: Mumbai win toss, opt to bowl first in rain-hit 16-over contest
May 12, 2024, at 03:31 am
Mumbai Indians (MI) skipper Hardik Pandya won the toss and elected to bowl first against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in rain-affected IPL game, which has been reduced to a 16-over contest, at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Saturday (May 11). (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Sourav Ganguly, Jhulan Goswami unveil Bengal Pro T20 League's Champions Trophy
May 04, 2024, at 04:35 am
The Champions Trophy of the Bengal Pro T20 League, was on Friday unveiled by cricketing legends Sourav Ganguly and Jhulan Goswami in presence of Snehasish Ganguly, the President of the Cricket Association of Bengal.{Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
KKR beat Delhi Capitals by 7 wickets at Eden Gardens
Apr 30, 2024, at 05:19 am
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) beat Delhi Capitals (DC) by 7 wickets with 3.3 overs to spare in the IPL clash at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Monday (Apr 29). (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS).
KKR bowlers restrict Delhi Capitals to 153-9 at Eden Gardens
Apr 30, 2024, at 04:32 am
Delhi Capitals (DC) set a target of 154 runs for Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL clash at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Monday (Apr 29). (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)