Kolkata Test

India vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test: Happy to play on a testing wicket, says Sanjay Bangar after tough day

Only one-hours' play was possible in two curtailed sessions and Sri Lanka made the most of it with Suranga Lakmal striking thrice without conceding a run in six overs.

Nov 16, 2017, 18:28 PM IST

Kolkata Test: Suranga Lakmal's dream spell rocks India at Eden Gardens

After hours of rain delay, Lanka won the toss at the historic ground and opted to bowl first.

Nov 16, 2017, 16:57 PM IST

Virat Kohli equals Kapil Dev's dubious record of most ducks for an Indian captain

It's his fifth duck this year - two each in Test and ODIs. Interestingly enough, all his ducks this year came against two sides – three against Australia and two against Sri Lanka.

Nov 16, 2017, 16:04 PM IST

India vs Sri Lanka: Problem of plenty for Virat Kohli as India get three openers for two spots

A fit-again Vijay is hoping to reclaim his spot in the three-test series against Sri Lanka but Kohli confirmed the situation is not so straightforward.

Nov 15, 2017, 21:25 PM IST

India vs Sri Lanka: Visitors to deploy five bowlers in Kolkata Test

Sri Lanka will play five bowlers against India and experienced campaigner Angelo Mathews will bat at No.4, skipper Dinesh Chandimal said on Wednesday ahead of the first cricket Test here.

Nov 15, 2017, 21:02 PM IST

India vs Sri Lanka: Virat Kohli eyes Sourav Ganguly's Test record

Another record beckons for India captain Virat Kohli. The 29-year-old is on the cusp of becoming the second most successful Test captain, surpassing Sourav Ganguly, when Men in Blue hosts Lankans in a three-match series, starting Thursday (November 16).

Nov 15, 2017, 17:00 PM IST

India vs Sri Lanka, Kolkata Test preview: India look to stay ruthless against Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka would want to forget the annihilation suffered at home and chase what has been an improbable dream of winning a Test here when the two teams clash in a three-match series, starting at the Eden Gardens on Thursday.

Nov 15, 2017, 13:40 PM IST

Had no clue that Mohammed Shami's daughter was in ICU during Kolkata Test: Virat Kohli

Shami picked up 6 wickets in Kolkata Test while his daughter was admitted in ICU.

Oct 12, 2016, 13:57 PM IST

Virat Kohli wins fans' hearts with great gesture towards Virender Sehwag and Zaheer Khan – VIDEO

Virat Kohli distributed silver coins to the two legends of Indian cricket – Zaheer Khan and Virender Sehwag.

Oct 08, 2016, 11:37 AM IST

Mohammed Shami helped India win Eden Gardens Test while daughter was in ICU

India won the Kolkata Test by 178 runs to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.

Oct 05, 2016, 00:42 AM IST

Ravi Shastri lashes out at Virat Kohli for flop show in 1st innings at Eden Gardens

Virat Kohli was removed by Trent Boult on a mere total of 9 runs.

Oct 01, 2016, 11:07 AM IST

India vs New Zealand: Kiwi skipper Kane Williamson quarantined after virus

Skipper Kane Williamson has been quarantined from his team-mates after going down with a virus which ruled him out of the second Test against India, New Zealand Cricket said on Friday.

Sep 30, 2016, 21:23 PM IST

Did Shikhar Dhawan get out early to watch MS Dhoni's biopic? Here's how twitter trolled the Indian opener

New Zealand's Matt Henry picked up Shikhar Dhawan's wicket in the match's second over.

Sep 30, 2016, 11:17 AM IST

IND vs NZ, 2nd Test: Kiwis skipper Kane Williamson ruled out of Kolkata Test with illness

Kane Williamson scored 75 in a 124-run second-wicket partnership with Tom Latham in the first Test in Kanpur.

Sep 30, 2016, 08:54 AM IST

IND vs NZ: Sourav Ganguly trapped in Eden Gardens lift ahead of second Test

A switch-over in power supply led to this embarrassing incident around 5pm.

Sep 29, 2016, 19:41 PM IST

IND vs NZ, 2nd Test Kolkata: CAB finally installs Eden Gardens bell before second Test

Kapil Dev will ring the bell, resembling the one at Lords cricket ground in London, on the first day of the match.

Sep 28, 2016, 23:01 PM IST

India vs New Zealand, 2nd Test: Leg-spinner Amit Mishra toils hard in optional practice session

Only four India regulars -- Kohli, Rahane, Rohit and Wriddhiman Saha -- turned up for practice today.

Sep 28, 2016, 21:02 PM IST

India vs New Zealand: Cheteshwar Pujara is a vital cog in India's wheel, says coach Anil Kumble

During the recent West Indies tour, Pujara scored 16 off 67 balls and 46 off 159 in the first two Tests.

Sep 28, 2016, 17:26 PM IST

Gautam Gambhir pays tribute to IDOL Bhagat Singh on the freedom fighter's birth anniversary

He called Bhagat Singh his "only mentor," and said he hoped to have "even a fraction" of his courage.

Sep 28, 2016, 16:44 PM IST

IND vs NZ 2nd Test, Kolkata: Sourav Ganguly not expecting Eden Gardens track to turn as much

The second Test will be played on an untested wicket, but curator Sujan Mukherjee said there is nothing to worry about.

Sep 27, 2016, 23:12 PM IST