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Jaiswal's ton, Rohit's 75, Kohli's unbeaten 65 guide India to series-clinching win over South Africa

Dec 06, 2025, at 11:03 pm

Visakhapatnam/IBNS: India produced a dominant all-round performance to defeat South Africa by nine wickets in the series decider at the ACA-VDCA International Stadium in Visakhapatnam on Saturday, sealing the three-match ODI contest 2–1.

Usha Kabra, Gopinath Manna clinch Phoenix Mixed Pairs title at Ashok Ruia Memorial Bridge Championship

Dec 06, 2025, at 10:38 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Usha Kabra and Gopinath Manna delivered an impressive performance to capture the Phoenix Mixed Pairs title at the ongoing Ashok Ruia Memorial Winter National Bridge Championship, held at the Biswa Bangla Convention Centre in New Town.

Formidables seize lead after 7th round of Swiss League at Ruia Gold Cup Bridge Championship

Dec 06, 2025, at 10:12 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: The battle for supremacy intensified at the 67th Ashok Ruia Memorial Winter National Bridge Championship on Saturday as the formidable team Formidables, led by veteran icon Kiran Nadar, continued their commanding run at the Biswa Bangla Convention Centre in New Town.

Unbelievable! Team Hemant Jalan and other top contenders smash their way to seniors bridge semi-finals — scores will shock you!

Dec 05, 2025, at 04:15 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Teams Hemant Jalan, S D Associates, Easy Bridge, and COGITO advanced to the semi-finals of the Seniors Team Event (above 60 years) at the 67th Ashok Ruia Memorial Winter National Bridge Championship, held at the Biswa Bangla Convention Centre, New Town.

Skal International Kolkata, WBCADA to hold exhibition match celebrating inclusivity and resilience

Dec 03, 2025, at 08:46 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: SKAL International Kolkata, the city chapter of the global body for leaders in the travel and tourism industry, is set to host a special cricketing event that celebrates grit, determination and sportsmanship as it joins hands with the West Bengal Cricket Association for Differently Abled (WBCADA) with support from the British Deputy High Commission and the Cricket Association of Bengal.

Vidhya Patel, Kalpana Gurjar won Amla Ruia Women's Pairs title in Ashok Ruia Memorial Winter National Bridge Championship

Dec 02, 2025, at 11:15 pm

Vidhya Patel and Kalpana Gurjar from Raibidpura village in Madhya Pradesh added one more feather to their caps as the duo bagged the  Amla Ruia Women Pairs title on the second day of the 67th Ashok Ruia Memorial Winter National Bridge Championship at Biswa Bangla Convention Centre here on Tuesday. 

National Bridge Championship: Kamna Sharma & Richa Sriram top qualifiers, advance to finals with eleven other pairs

Dec 01, 2025, at 07:56 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: The 67th Ashok Ruia Memorial Winter National Bridge Championship got off to a strong start on Monday at the Biswa Bangla Convention Centre, New Town, with the duo of Kamna Sharma (Mumbai) and Richa Sriram (Delhi) leading the field of twelve qualifiers for the final round of the Amla Ruia Women Pairs Event.

More than 700 players to compete in 67th Ashok Ruia Memorial National Bridge Championship in New Town from Dec 1

Dec 01, 2025, at 12:18 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Over 700 bridge players from across the country, including several top-ranking men and women competitors, will participate in the 67th Ashok Ruia Memorial National Bridge Championship, scheduled to be held at the Biswa Bangla Convention Centre in New Town from December 1 to 11.

Virat Kohli’s epic celebration! Punches air, kisses locket, thanks Almighty after stunning 52nd ODI ton in Ranchi

Nov 30, 2025, at 04:39 pm

Ranchi/IBNS: India cricket superstar Virat Kohli slammed his 52nd One Day International (ODI) century on Sunday, sending fans at the JSCA International Stadium Complex and viewers across the nation into celebrations.

Jemimah Rodrigues opts out of remainder of WBBL season after Smriti Mandhana's wedding gets postponed

Nov 27, 2025, at 06:45 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Brisbane Heat have announced that Indian batting star Jemimah Rodrigues will not rejoin the squad for the rest of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) season, after she requested to remain in India following the postponement of teammate Smriti Mandhana’s wedding.

Smriti Mandhana’s fiance Palash Muchhal discharged — wedding date still a mystery amid viral chat scandal

Nov 26, 2025, at 07:57 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana’s fiancé Palash Muchhal was discharged from hospital on Wednesday, while uncertainty over the couple’s rescheduled wedding date continues.

Smriti Mandhana's father discharged, fresh wedding date still uncertain amid viral online chat involving Palash Muchhal

Nov 26, 2025, at 02:13 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana’s father, Srinivas, who was recently hospitalised following a heart attack, has been discharged, media reports said.

Humiliation for Team India! South Africa clean-sweeps Test series 2-0

Nov 26, 2025, at 12:56 pm

Guwahati/IBNS: Team India suffered a major setback on Wednesday as South Africa completed a dominant 2–0 clean sweep on Indian soil, winning the second Test convincingly.

'Sack Gambhir' trends as South Africa leave India in turmoil in Guwahati

Nov 24, 2025, at 01:51 pm

Guwahati/IBNS: India’s struggles in the Test arena continued in Guwahati on Monday, with South Africa putting the hosts on the brink of another defeat on Day 3 of the second Test.

Big call for SA series: KL Rahul named ODI skipper as injured Shubman Gill misses out

Nov 23, 2025, at 07:46 pm

The selectors of the Board of Control for Cricket in India have named KL Rahul as the stand-in captain of the ODI squad that will face South Africa in the absence of injured Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer.

Smriti Mandhana’s wedding festivities break the internet- dance, cricket and pure Bollywood vibes!

Nov 23, 2025, at 10:42 am

Indian cricket star Smriti Mandhana is gearing up to marry music director Palash Muchhal on November 23, and the internet cannot keep up with the whirlwind of celebrations.

How Big Bash League Teams Are Using Social Media to Hype Fans in India

Nov 21, 2025, at 06:04 pm

The Big Bash League has spent the last few seasons growing its online presence outside Australia, and India has become a major focus. It makes sense because Indian cricket fans are among the most active social media users in the world.

Shubman Gill ruled out of second Test in Guwahati after neck injury; Rishabh Pant to lead India

Nov 21, 2025, at 04:29 pm

India suffered a major setback ahead of the second Test against South Africa as captain Shubman Gill has been ruled out due to a neck injury sustained during the first Test in Kolkata.

Olympic sprinter Kenny Bednarek joins Tata Steel World 25K Kolkata 2025 as international ambassador — inspires runners ahead of 10th edition

Nov 20, 2025, at 11:42 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Procam International, promoters of the Tata Steel World 25K Kolkata (TSW 25K), has announced Double Olympic Silver Medallist and World Championships Gold & Silver Medallist Kenny Bednarek as the International Event Ambassador for the milestone 10th edition, scheduled for Sunday, 21 December 2025.

Kolkata Police Half Marathon 2026 becomes official qualifier for World Masters Athletics Championships

Nov 19, 2025, at 09:13 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: The Kolkata Police on Tuesday announced that the sixth edition of the Kolkata Police Safe Drive Save Life Half Marathon (KPSDSL) will now serve as an official qualifier for the World Masters Athletics Championships 2026, to be held in Daegu, South Korea, from August 22 to September 3, 2026.

Eden pitch sparks tension: Ganguly contradicts Gambhir, urges him to back his bowlers

Nov 17, 2025, at 12:10 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Indian cricket head coach Gautam Gambhir and Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) president Sourav Ganguly have contradicted over the pitch at the Eden Gardens where the first Test was wrapped up within three days in favour of South Africa.

No Gill, no win: South Africa stun India by 30 runs in low-scoring Kolkata clash

Nov 16, 2025, at 04:28 pm

Off-spinner Simon Harmer led the carnage as South Africa beat Shubman Gill's India by 30 runs in the opening Test match of the series here on Sunday, taking a 1-0 lead.

Spin carnage in Kolkata as Jadeja and Kuldeep destroy South Africa in a dramatic low-scoring Test

Nov 15, 2025, at 05:10 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav ripped apart the South African batting line-up on a spin-friendly wicket, which is threatening the first Test to not go beyond three days at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Saturday.

Injury-hit India crumble for 189 at Eden Gardens — yet lead South Africa by 30 runs

Nov 15, 2025, at 02:04 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: South Africa bowled out India for 189 in the first innings of the maiden Test against India at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Saturday.

Blockbuster trades hit TATA IPL 2026! Here’s every major player move you need to know!

Nov 15, 2025, at 11:48 am

Ahead of the IPL 2026 Retention deadline, the franchises of the tournament have agreed to several player trades.

Big scare for India! Shubman Gill walks off ‘retired hurt’ vs South Africa — is it a major injury?

Nov 15, 2025, at 11:03 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Indian cricket captain Shubman Gill was on Saturday retired hurt in the first innings of the inaugural Test against South Africa at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

IPL 2026 just got bigger! Birla Estates partners with Gujarat Titans as principal sponsor

Nov 13, 2025, at 05:58 pm

Ahmedabad/IBNS: Birla Estates, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Aditya Birla Real Estate Limited (ABREL), has announced its partnership with the Gujarat Titans as the team’s Principal Sponsor for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season.

South Africa dominates! Muthusamy and Wolvaardt bag ICC’s top honours for October

Nov 12, 2025, at 04:26 pm

South African all-rounder Senuran Muthusamy’s outstanding performances with bat and ball in Test cricket and captain Laura Wolvaardt’s superb efforts as opening bat in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 have helped them win the ICC Player of the Month awards for October 2025.

Banga Bhushan, DSP rank, Rs. 34 lakh reward and more! Eden Gardens celebrates World Cup hero Richa Ghosh

Nov 08, 2025, at 10:35 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Indian Women's World Cup winning cricketer Richa Ghosh, who is from West Bengal's Siliguri, was on Saturday felicitated by the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) at a gala event at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

Major format change! Next women’s World Cup to feature only 10 teams

Nov 08, 2025, at 09:41 am

The Women’s World Cup will be expanded to 10 teams from the current eight for its next edition in 2029, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Friday. The decision comes less than a week after India defeated South Africa in the final of the latest tournament.