The Latest Breaking News from Kolkata

NEW DELHI: Pakistan's preparations for the crucial World Cup match against England in Kolkata showcased the team's focused training session. All-rounder Shadab Khan, recuperating from a concussion, appeared geared for a comeback. The team's skipper, Babar Azam, sought to make a significant impact in the tournament.

KOLKATA: Where do South Africa stand after the big loss to India on Sunday evening? "Disappointing," was how head coach Rob Walters termed it, but he thinks they can bounce back.

KOLKATA/KANTHI: Leader of opposition Suvendu Adhikari on Monday wrote to governor C V Ananda Bose, urging strong action against minister of state for correctional homes Akhil Giri for “badmouthing” persons holding high constitutional offices, including the President.

KOLKATA: Former India goalkeeper Jude Menezes missed out on making his first trip to India as a coach a memorable one as the Japanese women’s team went down to India in the final of Asian Champions Trophy in Ranchi on Sunday night.

KOLKATA: A day after winning the Asian Champions Trophy, the Indian women’s hockey team on Monday got to know the seven teams they will compete with in the Olympic Qualifiers to be held in Ranchi from January 13-19.

KOLKATA: India head coach Rahul Dravid had said on Saturday that Ravindra Jadeja was bowling exceptionally well, but his performance had gone a little under the radar as the seamers were doing exceptionally well too.

NEW DELHI: As Virat Kohli brought up his 49thODI century on Sunday evening, nostalgia engulfed his childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma. For an hour after Kohli achieved this feat against South Africa in Kolkata to equal Sachin Tendulkar’s record, Rajkumar and his family were struggling to decide how they should celebrate…

NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli's century held a special significance, not only due to its historic nature but also because it was achieved under challenging conditions that didn't favour easy stroke-making, as highlighted by India's all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja in Kolkata on Sunday.

NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli's outstanding performance, marking his record-equalling 49th ODI century during the World Cup clash against South Africa in Kolkata, triggered a wave of reactions globally. The modern-day cricket sensation achieved this milestone on the occasion of his 35th birthday, drawing level with the legendary Sachin Tendulkar.

NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli notched up a calculated 49th ODI ton, scoring 101 off 121 balls against South Africa, which at times looked a bit laborious. However skipper Rohit Sharma termed the Kohli knock as one that suited the conditions and the match situation at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli on Sunday created history as he fired a record-equalling 49th ODI century against South Africa in Kolkata at the World Cup.