The Latest Breaking News from Kolkata

'Samajhdari jaruri thi...': Virender Sehwag explains how a 'right' decision led KKR into the IPL play-offs

NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders scripted a pivotal win against Mumbai Indians in a rain-curtailed spectacle at the iconic Eden Gardens, securing a coveted spot in the playoffs of the Indian Premier League. The heroics of spinner Varun Chakravarthy stole the show, leaving a lasting imprint on KKR's journey to…

The Times of India · May 12, 2024

Starc a bit-part player as Kolkata reach IPL playoffs

Mitchell Starc was only used for one over but Kolkata Knight Riders still comfortably saw off Mumbai to seal an Indian Premier League playoff place.

AAP · May 11, 2024

ED arrests three more in land scam case linked to Hemant Soren

ED has arrested three more people in an alleged land scam involving former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren.

The Hindu · May 11, 2024

IPL-17 | Being consistent is tougher than improving: Varun

Kolkata Knight Riders leg spinner Varun Chakravarthy discusses the challenge of consistency and support from team owner Shahrukh Khan.

The Hindu · May 10, 2024

'Shah Rukh Khan came to the dressing room and...': KKR spinner Varun Chakravarthy

NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders wrist spinner Varun Chakravarthy stated on Friday that team owner Shah Rukh Khan's motivational speeches have made a "huge impact" on the team during challenging moments in the current IPL season.

The Times of India · May 10, 2024

More Indians can make WCC cycle Surya Sekhar Ganguly

KOLKATA: It took years for an Indian to break into the World Chess Championship (WCC) cycle after Viswanathan Anand. And when it happened, we saw three Grandmasters make the Candidates this time. But GM Surya Sekhar Ganguly feels that it was not something unusual, but rather the beginning of a…

The Times of India · May 9, 2024

Watch: Birthday boy Pat Cummins recalls IPL 2014 victory celebrations with Kolkata Knight Riders

NEW DELHI: Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Pat Cummins, who turns 31 today, is leading his team with aplomb in this edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

The Times of India · May 8, 2024

Watch: Kolkata Knight Riders' ordeal 'in the air' chronicled in a vlog

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) were expected to land in Kolkata much earlier than they actually did. Their flight took off from Lucknow but was diverted twice after bad weather in Kolkata did not allow their charter plane to land, and they had to spend the night in Varanasi. The ordeal…

The Times of India · May 8, 2024

TMC welcomes Supreme Court’s interim stay on the High Court’s order terminating 26,000 jobs in West Bengal

Trinamool Congress leadership in Kolkata celebrates Supreme Court's stay on teacher job terminations amid political controversy in West Bengal.

The Hindu · May 7, 2024

Parthib Gogoi a step away from achieving his dream

KOLKATA: “Every young footballer dreams of playing for India,” was how Parthib Gogoi — named for the first time by Igor Stimac among the probables for the crucial World Cup qualifiers — put it when asked about his national team aspirations.

The Times of India · May 7, 2024