Kolkata Knight Riders opener Finn Allen lit up Eden Gardens with a breathtaking start against Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2026. The explosive Kiwi batter went on the offensive from the very first over, smashing 24 runs off just five deliveries bowled by David Payne. His fearless approach immediately put SRH under pressure and set the […]

Sourav Ganguly has backed the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for its decision to take Test cricket to emerging venues like Guwahati and Ranchi, even as traditional centres such as Eden Gardens miss out on marquee fixtures in the upcoming 2026–27 home season. The BCCI recently unveiled India’s home schedule, with key matches […]

The high-voltage India vs West Indies clash in the T20 World Cup Super Eight stage at Eden Gardens delivered plenty of drama on the field, but a mid-innings spectacle inside the stadium also became a talking point. Former India captains Sunil Gavaskar and Ravi Shastri openly questioned the need for a laser show during the […]

Former India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh has weighed in on the growing uncertainty surrounding Bangladesh’s participation in the T20 World Cup 2026 matches scheduled in India, stating that the final call rests entirely with the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB). His remarks come amid reports that Bangladeshis are reluctant to travel to India following recent developments involving […]

Cheteshwar Pujara has subtly fired back at India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir over his comments on the Eden Gardens pitch following India’s 30-run loss to South Africa in the opening Test of the two-match series. India’s chase of a modest 124-run target ended in disappointment as they succumbed to the South African spin attack, led […]

Former Australia wicketkeeper Brad Haddin has joined the chorus of criticism following India’s recent collapse at the Eden Gardens, questioning the team’s tactical shift under coach Gautam Gambhir. With India suffering their fourth Test defeat during Gambhir’s tenure—including a rare home series loss to New Zealand—Haddin pointed out the stark contrast in how the current […]

India’s ongoing struggle against quality spin bowling continues to raise questions. Still, it’s the nature of pitches that has once again grabbed the spotlight after yet another batting collapse at home. Over a year after their stunning 0-3 whitewash at the hands of New Zealand, India have now suffered a heavy defeat against South Africa […]

Mohammed Siraj delivered a sensational moment on Day 3 of the first Test between India and South Africa at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, as he shattered Simon Harmer’s off-stump with a blistering delivery. The Indian pacer, known for his aggressive approach, bowled an angling delivery that zipped back into the right-hander. Harmer, misjudging its line, opted […]

The Indian cricket team has encountered a significant setback during the ongoing first Test against South Africa at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, as skipper Shubman Gill has been hospitalised with a serious health concern. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) issued an official medical update, confirming that Gill was admitted overnight following severe […]

Michael Vaughan didn’t mince his words when he criticised the Eden Gardens pitch during the first Test between India and South Africa, calling it “awful” as 26 wickets fell in just two days. With the match hurtling toward a likely three-day finish, the surface in Kolkata has come under heavy scrutiny. Ravindra Jadeja was the […]