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Pink Ball Test: Indian pacers perform strongly, bowl out Bangladesh for 106 runs 

Nov 22, 2019, at 04:42 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Indian bowlers put up a strong show on the first day of the iconic Pink Ball Test series as they bowled out Bangladesh for 106 runs here on Friday.

Two major local charities to be part of two T20 World Cups

Nov 22, 2019, at 04:10 pm

Dubai/IBNS: With two ICC T20 World Cups coming to Australia in 2020, the event has appointed two major national organisations as local charity partners.

Pink Ball Test: Sourav Ganguly clicks selfie with spectators, appreciates 'tremendous atmosphere'

Nov 22, 2019, at 03:37 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Amid the tremendously busy schedule, BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly, who is himself leading the administrative team in making the eventful Pink Ball test in Kolkata a memorable journey, found some time to click a selfie with the crowd cherishing the first day of the game in the iconic Eden Gardens in the city.

Kolkata Pink Ball Test: Bangladesh struggle at 73/6 at lunch, Indian bowlers dominate proceedings

Nov 22, 2019, at 03:30 pm

Kolkata, Nov22 (IBNS)  Bangladesh is fighting with theirback to the wall and scored 73 runs by losing six wickets at lunch on the opening day of the historic day-night Test match against India at  Eden Gardens here Friday.

Pink Ball Test: Bangladesh 73/6 against India at supper on day 1

Nov 22, 2019, at 03:18 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Bangladesh scored 73/6 at supper on day 1 of the day-night Pink Ball Test match against India at Eden Gardens here on Friday.

Sheikh Hasina, Mamata Banerjee inaugurate Pink Ball Test at Eden Gardens

Nov 22, 2019, at 02:16 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee inaugurated the day-night Pink Ball Test match between India and Bangladesh here on Friday.

Pink Ball Test: Bangladesh win toss, elect to bat first

Nov 22, 2019, at 12:51 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bat first against India in the first day-night Pink Ball Test match at Eden Gardens here on Friday.

'Historic' Pink Ball Test to begin today at Eden Gardens, Sheikh Hasina in Kolkata

Nov 22, 2019, at 11:44 am

Kolkata/IBNS: The much-awaited day-night Pink Ball Test match between India and Bangladesh is all set to begin at the Eden Gardens here on Friday.

Kolkata: Pink Ball Test begins today, PM Sheikh Hasina, CM Mamata Banerjee to attend

Nov 22, 2019, at 09:32 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Kolkata has turned Pink as the iconic 'Pink Ball' Test between India and Bangladesh will be played in the city's Eden Gardens Stadium on Friday.

Virat Kohli to lead India in T20, ODI series against West Indies 

Nov 22, 2019, at 09:05 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Indian skipper Virat Kohli, who was rested for the limited overs series against Bangladesh, will once again lead the squad in the T20 and ODI series against West Indies.

Viswanathan Anand to face tough challenge in Kolkata leg of Grand Chess Tour

Nov 21, 2019, at 11:36 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Former world champion and titleholder in the Blitz segment Viswanathan Anand will face a tough challenge as the Kolkata leg of the Grand Chess Tour (GCT) involving eight of the fifteen top grandmasters of the world begins at the historic National Library campus here Friday.

Pink Ball Test match will be a landmark occasion: Virat Kohli

Nov 21, 2019, at 12:54 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli on Thursday said the Pink Ball Test match against Bangladesh will be a landmark occasion.

Excited to take on Bangladesh in historic pink ball D/N Test at Eden: Wriddhiman Saha

Nov 20, 2019, at 05:59 pm

Kolkata/UNI: India's wicket-keeper-batsman Wriddhiman Saha on Wednesday said they are very excited to be part of the historic pink ball day-night Test match when India take on Bangladesh at the iconic Eden Gardens from Friday (November 22).

Pink ball plays relatively normal at this time of the day: Daniel Vettori

Nov 20, 2019, at 04:41 pm

Kolkata/UNI: The pink ball plays relatively normal at this time of the day and the challenge will be how much of the Test match is under lights, according to Bangladesh bowling coach Daniel Vettori.

Tottenham Hotspur appoints Jose Mourinho as head coach

Nov 20, 2019, at 03:08 pm

London/IBNS: British football club Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday appointed  Jose Mourinho as its head coach on a contract that runs until the end of the 2022/23 season. 

Germany crush Northern Ireland 6-1 in Euro 2020 qualifiers

Nov 20, 2019, at 10:08 am

Berlin/Xinhua/UNI: Serge Gnabry's hat-trick and a brace from Leon Goretzka secured Germany a 6-1 win over Northern Ireland, as Die Mannschaft wrapped up top spot in Group C and ensured their place as one of the top seeds for Euro 2020.

Russian national football team crushes San Marino 5-0 in UEFA Euro 2020 Qualifiers

Nov 20, 2019, at 10:00 am

Moscow/Sputnik/UNI: The Russian national football team won its last UEFA Euro 2020 qualifying match, defeating San Marino with a final score of 5-0 on Wednesday.

Indian team arrive in Kolkata to play first Pink ball Test 

Nov 19, 2019, at 05:37 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: The Indian team arrived in Kolkata on Tuesday where they will play the first Pink Ball Test against Bangladesh in the ongoing series.

Indian Army carries out 700 km cycling expedition

Nov 19, 2019, at 02:18 pm

Kolkata/IBNS:  An Indian Army unit has embarked on a cycling expedition from Chungthang in Sikkim to Panagarh in West Bengal covering over 700 km.

Stefanos Tsitsipas comes from behind to win ATP Finals

Nov 18, 2019, at 10:08 am

London/Xinhua/UNI: The 21-year-old Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece pulled off a sensational come back here on Sunday to win the ATP World Tour Finals by beating Austrian Dominic Thiem 6-7(6), 6-2 and 7-6(4).

New highs for Shami and Agarwal in Test rankings

Nov 17, 2019, at 05:51 pm

Dubai/IBNS: India fast bowler Mohammed Shami and opening batsman Mayank Agarwal have reached career-best positions in the MRF Tyres ICC Test Player Rankings after contributing in an innings and 130-run victory over Bangladesh in the first Test in Indore.

James Pattinson suspended for first Test against Pakistan due to 'personal abuse'

Nov 17, 2019, at 05:06 pm

Sydney/IBNS: Australian fast bowler James Pattinson will miss the upcoming first Test match against Pakistan as he was suspended due to disciplinary reasons, officials said.

India thrash Bangladesh by an innings and 130 runs, take 1-0 lead

Nov 16, 2019, at 04:10 pm

Indore/IBNS: Indian bowlers dominated the third day of the first Test against Bangladesh as the home side defeated the visitors by an innings and 130 runs to take 1-0 lead in the series here on Saturday.

Indian ambassador to Tajikistan wishes luck to Blue Tigers before Oman clash

Nov 16, 2019, at 04:04 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Viraj Singh, Ambassador of the Republic of India to Tajikistan wished Blue Tigers “all the best” before they lock their horns with Oman in their next FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 qualifying campaign at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex in Muscat, Oman on Tuesday (November 19, 2019).

India thrash Bangladesh in Indore Test by innings and 130 runs

Nov 16, 2019, at 03:44 pm

Indore/IBNS: India thrashed Bangladesh in the first Test match by an innings and 130 runs here on Saturday.

Rajat Sharma quits as DDCA president

Nov 16, 2019, at 12:23 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Celebrity television journalist Rajat Sharma on Saturday resigned as the president of The Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA).

Indore Test: Bangladesh 60/4 at lunch on day 3, trail India by 283 runs

Nov 16, 2019, at 11:58 am

Indore/IBNS: Bangladesh scored 60/4 in the second innings at lunch on day 3 of first Test match against India here on Saturday.

MS Dhoni hits the nets at JSCA, fuels speculation of return to active cricket

Nov 15, 2019, at 05:43 pm

Ranchi/UNI: Former Team India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni was today spotted practising at the nets of the Jharkhand State Cricket Association Stadium here fueling speculations that 'Mahi' was gearing up for his return to active cricket.

Mayank Agarwal smashes 243 runs as India take 343 runs lead against Bangladesh

Nov 15, 2019, at 05:22 pm

Indore/IBNS: Mayank Agarwal smashed memorable 243 runs as India took 343 runs lead against Bangladesh at the end of the second day fo the first Test match here on Friday.

Siddhesh Lad traded to KKR by MI

Nov 15, 2019, at 04:50 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Mumbai batsman Siddhesh Lad will turn out for Kolkata Knight Riders in the upcoming season of the VIVO IPL following a successful trade by Mumbai Indians.