Unsatisfactory: MCG under fire as ICC issues demerit point after Ashes thriller
Dec 29, 2025, at 04:02 pm
The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday rated the pitch used for the recently concluded Ashes Test between England and Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) as “unsatisfactory.”
Unsatisfactory: MCG under fire as ICC issues demerit point after Ashes thriller
Dec 29, 2025, at 03:59 pm
The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday rated the pitch used for the recently concluded Ashes Test between England and Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) as “unsatisfactory.”
Pakistani cricketer Imad Wasim’s marriage collapses amid ‘third party’ claim
Dec 28, 2025, at 10:14 pm
Pakistani cricketer Imad Wasim has announced his separation from his wife Sannia Ashfaq, citing irreconcilable differences, media reports said.
Cricket beyond limits: How Kolkata is changing the game for differently abled cricketers
Dec 27, 2025, at 06:09 pm
The West Bengal Cricket Association for the Differently Abled (WBCADA) proudly hosted the Eastern Zonal Tournament for Differently Abled Cricket Teams, featuring spirited players from Odisha, Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal.
Dec 27, 2025, at 05:58 pm
Dhaka Capitals assistant coach Mahbub Ali Zaki died after collapsing on the field moments before the start of a Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) match at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Friday, media reports said.
India announces T20 WC 2026 squad: Shubman Gill misses out, Axar Patel back as vice-captain
Dec 20, 2025, at 06:41 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: India’s selection committee, led by Ajit Agarkar, delivered a surprise-packed squad announcement for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, leaving out Shubman Gill and reinstating Axar Patel as vice-captain.
Dec 19, 2025, at 12:53 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly has filed a Rs. 50 crore defamation case against Uttam Saha, president of the Argentina Fan Club of Kolkata, for allegedly linking him to the chaos at Lionel Messi’s event at Salt Lake Stadium last week, media reports said.
Dec 19, 2025, at 10:52 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Cricket legend Kapil Dev has questioned the relevance of a head coach in the national team, saying the side can be run more efficiently by a manager.
Why India’s first Women’s World Cup victory meant more to Mithali Raj than anyone else
Dec 18, 2025, at 11:37 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Team India’s maiden Women’s ODI World Cup triumph came as a moment of immense relief for former captain Mithali Raj, who had missed lifting the coveted trophy by the narrowest of margins during her playing career.
Smog forces abandonment of India vs South Africa 4th T20I in Lucknow
Dec 18, 2025, at 12:03 am
The fourth T20 International between India and South Africa in Lucknow on Wednesday was called off without a single ball being bowled after dense fog and poor visibility made play impossible.
KKR go all guns blazing at IPL 2026 auction, land Cameron Green in record deal
Dec 17, 2025, at 02:06 pm
Abu Dhabi/IBNS: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) made a bold statement at the IPL 2026 mini-auction, combining global star power with a strong emphasis on emerging Indian talent to build a balanced and future-ready squad.
1996 World Cup hero Arjuna Ranatunga faces arrest in oil scam probe
Dec 16, 2025, at 10:22 am
Sri Lankan authorities are planning to arrest 1996 World Cup-winning captain Arjuna Ranatunga over alleged corruption linked to his tenure as the country’s petroleum minister, according to media reports.
‘Who broke the promise?’ Sunil Gavaskar questions Messi’s role in Kolkata fiasco
Dec 16, 2025, at 12:12 am
Lionel Messi’s much-hyped ‘GOAT Tour of India’ concluded on a mixed note, with a chaotic opening leg in Kolkata casting a shadow over an otherwise smooth series of appearances in Hyderabad, Mumbai and Delhi.
'You Can’t See Him Anymore': John Cena retires, WWE legends and former rivals pay tribute
Dec 15, 2025, at 02:12 pm
World Wrestling Entertainment's wrestling superstar John Cena, who entertained generations of fans and made phrases like 'you can't see me' popular, retired on Saturday.
Dec 15, 2025, at 02:07 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Lionel Messi’s much-anticipated G.O.A.T. India Tour 2025 began on a chaotic note in Kolkata on Saturday, as severe mismanagement at Salt Lake Stadium led to fan outrage, vandalism, and an early exit by the Argentine football icon.
GOATs unite at Wankhede: Lionel Messi meets Sachin Tendulkar in iconic moment
Dec 14, 2025, at 11:38 pm
Mumbai’s iconic Wankhede Stadium, forever etched in Indian cricketing history for hosting the country’s historic 2011 World Cup triumph, witnessed yet another unforgettable moment on Sunday as Argentine football legend Lionel Messi shared the stage with cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar.
GOAT India Tour back on track as Hyderabad hosts smooth Messi event after Kolkata chaos
Dec 14, 2025, at 01:16 am
Hyderabad/IBNS: Hyderabad restored order and atmosphere to Lionel Messi’s GOAT India Tour 2025 on Saturday, delivering a calm, well-managed event that stood in stark contrast to the earlier chaos witnessed in Kolkata.
Dec 13, 2025, at 05:23 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Anger and chaos erupted at Kolkata’s Vivekananda Yubabharati Stadium (Salt Lake Stadium) on Saturday after Argentine football icon Lionel Messi’s much-anticipated visit ended in disappointment for thousands of fans, triggering vandalism and protests.
Messi fever grips Kolkata as football icon unveils 70-foot statue, meets Shah Rukh Khan
Dec 13, 2025, at 11:23 am
Football legend Lionel Messi set Kolkata ablaze on Day 1 of his much-anticipated GOAT Tour in India, unveiling a towering 70-foot statue of himself and sharing a high-profile meeting with Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan. View this post on Instagram A post shared by India Blooms (@indiablooms) LIVE UPDATES: Messi arrives at Salt Lake Stadium joined by Luis Suarez and Rodrigo De Paul, to deafening chants. Messi presented with a special Mohun Bagan jersey bearing his name and the iconic No. 10. Chaos in Salt Lake Stadium as angry fans threw water bottles after failing to catch a glimpse of Messi properly. They tried to breach security cordon. Messi had to leave the stadium early. Angry crowd in Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium throwing bottles from gallery after they couldn’t see Messi properly #MessiInIndia pic.twitter.com/HxhkLsLcFl — India Blooms (@indiablooms) December 13, 2025
Tribute turns into roast: Kolkata’s 70-foot ‘Messi’ statue sparks meme storm ahead of inauguration
Dec 13, 2025, at 01:58 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Kolkata’s towering 70-foot statue of Lionel Messi — set to be virtually inaugurated by the football legend on Saturday — has become a viral sensation for all the wrong reasons.
Dec 12, 2025, at 08:22 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan will join football icon Lionel Messi during the latter’s G.O.A.T. India Tour at Kolkata’s Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (Salt Lake Stadium) on Saturday.
Dec 12, 2025, at 01:13 pm
Sayantan Kushari & Sagnik Roy and Joyrup Mullick & Pranab Roy emerged champions and runners-up with 45.89 and 28.84 Match Points (MPs) respectively in the Mall of the Millennium Match Point Pairs (Ranking Event) at the 67th Ashok Ruia Memorial Winter National Bridge Championship at the Biswa Bangla Convention Centre, New Town, on Thursday.
Bridge titans! Rajeshwar Tiwari & Shubham Acharya dominate Millennium Match Point Pairs event
Dec 11, 2025, at 12:03 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Rajeshwar Tiwari and Shubham Acharya are leading the field in the Millennium Match Point Pairs Event at the Ashok Ruia Memorial Winter National Bridge Championship, held at the Biswa Bangla Convention Centre, New Town.
Kohli is back! Smashes his way to No. 2 in latest ICC ODI rankings!
Dec 10, 2025, at 05:18 pm
Indian cricket icon Virat Kohli has advanced two slots to second place on the batters’ list in the latest ICC Men’s ODI Player Rankings.
Team Mohta annexes Ruia Gold Cup title, defeats team Hemant Jalan
Dec 09, 2025, at 11:47 pm
Displaying superb form, Mohota, represented by Anurag Mohota, Basanta Mohota, Biswajit Poddar and Sambhunath Ghosh, won the prestigious Ruia Gold Cup defeating seasoned campaigner Hemant Jalan by 144.90 – 123 victory points in the title clash during the Ashok Ruia Memorial Winter National Bridge Championship at in Kolkata on Tuesday.
Dec 09, 2025, at 04:39 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya has strongly condemned the behaviour of paparazzis after a video of his girlfriend Mahieka Sharma was filmed from an inappropriate angle and widely circulated online.
Dec 09, 2025, at 12:19 am
Unheralded Team Mohta, comprising Anurag Mohota, Basant Mohota, Biswajit Poddar, and Sambhu Nath Ghosh, pulled off a major upset on Monday by knocking out last year’s champions Indian Railways “A” to secure a spot in the final of the prestigious Team Gold Cup.
Smriti Mandhana’s wedding cancelled! Jemimah Rodrigues’ Instagram story has everyone talking
Dec 08, 2025, at 04:43 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Indian star cricketer Smriti Mandhana on Sunday announced the cancellation of her wedding with music composer Palash Muchhal, ending weeks of speculation surrounding her personal life.
Dec 07, 2025, at 07:10 pm
Favourites Formidables, Mohota, Indian Railways ‘A’ and Hemant Jalan, along with Radhey, Monica Jajoo, Third Eye and Deepadhaar, advanced to the quarter-finals of the Team Gold Cup event after finishing among the top eight teams at the end of eight rounds of the Swiss League in the Ashok Ruia Memorial Winter National Bridge Championship at the Biswa Bangla Convention Centre.
Wedding called off! Smriti Mandhana breaks silence on shock split from Palash Muchhal
Dec 07, 2025, at 06:43 pm
Indian women's cricket star and World Cup icon Smriti Mandhana has broken her silence and officially announced calling off her much-anticipated wedding to music composer Palash Muchhal.