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Kolkata Knight Riders have announced Tim Southee, the New Zealand cricket legend, as their new bowling coach for the upcoming Indian Premier League 2026 season.Southee brings extensive international cricket experience and tactical knowledge to KKR’s coaching staff, having previously played for the franchise.The pacer has been a vital part of New Zealand cricket for more…
South Africa’s Kagiso Rabad (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary) South African captain Temba Bavuma chose to bat first against India in the opening Test at Eden Gardens, Kolkata on Friday. The visitors faced a setback as their key pace bowler Kagiso Rabada was sidelined with a rib injury.The South African team, current world Test champions, entered the…
Shane Watson (Pic credit: KKR) NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Thursday announced the appointment of former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson as their assistant coach ahead of the IPL 2026 season, adding a wealth of international experience to their backroom staff.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Watson, one of the most…
India vs South Africa (X) The stage is set at the historic Eden Gardens, Kolkata, as Test cricket returns to the venue after six years with India facing South Africa in the opening match of the 2025 series. Fans can breathe easy — the weather forecast promises clear skies and perfect playing conditions throughout the…
Jasprit Bumrah with head coach Gautam Gambhir during a training session ahead of the first Test match between India and South Africa, at Eden Gardens, in Kolkata. The match is scheduled to be held from November 14 to 18, 2025. (PTI) Ahead of the vital two-match Test series against South Africa, the Indian men’s cricket…
KOLKATA: A 30-year-old woman was allegedly molested by an auto driver when she was travelling from Taratala to Porra-Aswathatala on Sunday. She was sitting in the front seat when the incident occurred. The driver, Nirmal Chettri, even allegedly followed her to her home but residents of the area caught him as she raised an alarm.Chettri…
Sourav Ganguly, Indian men’s cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir NEW DELHI: The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) president Sourav Ganguly confirmed on Monday that the Indian team management has not requested a rank turner pitch for the upcoming Test match against South Africa at Eden Gardens starting Friday. India head coach Gautam Gambhir inspected…
KOLKATA: A SpiceJet flight from Mumbai to Kolkata made an emergency landing on one engine on Sunday night after a snag occurred in the Boeing B 737-800 aircraft during descent. After a safe touchdown, all 188 passengers on board were quickly evacuated. The plane has been grounded and is now under technical examination. However, residents…
Coins pour out of piggy bank, enough for chaiwallah to buy Rs 1-lakh scooter WEST MIDNAPORE: A humble tea seller from rural Bengal left many amazed with his act of patience, perseverance and love.Bachchu Choudhury, a resident of Maula village in West Midnapore’s Chandrakona block I, turned heads when he walked into a two-wheeler showroom…
South Africa cricket team (Reuters/ANI Photo) South African cricket captain Temba Bavuma joined his team’s full squad in Kolkata on Monday morning ahead of the opening Test against India at Eden Gardens on Friday. Bavuma, who was participating in the ‘A’ team’s unofficial Test series in Bengaluru, was the last to arrive after the main…
