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World Cup: England opt to bat against Pakistan in Kolkata

NEW DELHI: England captain Jos Buttler won the toss and chose to bat against Pakistan in the 44th match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Saturday.

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Ravindra Jadeja is most valuable cricketer in the world: Dilip Doshi

KOLKATA: Dilip Doshi, like everyone else, is impressed at India's dominating run in the World Cup. The Rohit Sharma-led side became the first team to make the semifinals, that too without losing a single game. However, Doshi feels the knockouts are a different ball game altogether.

The Times of India

World Cup: Babar Azam, Jos Buttler and their crown of thorns

KOLKATA: Captains Babar Azam and Jos Buttler are in a soup. Bombarded with questions on their captaincy, both are going the extra mile to defend their rights to hold on to the coveted job.

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‘Mission near impossible’ for Pakistan; England eyes CT spot

Pakistan and England face off in a 'dead-rubber' at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Pakistan needs a 287-run win or 47.2 overs to spare to reach the semis. England seeks a 7th-place finish. Both teams come off wins, but Pakistan's progress is unlikely. Cricket is a funny game, but this time, it's…

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'If Fakhar Zaman bats 20-30 overs...': Babar Azam has plans in place as Pakistan chase improbable semis dream

NEW DELHI: Under-fire skipper Babar Azam hasn’t thrown the towel in yet as he has plans in place as Pakistan chase ODI World Cup semi-final dream when they take on England in their last league match in Kolkata on Saturday.

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Indian Grandmasters Deep Sengupta and Sayantan Das finish 1-2 in France

KOLKATA: In another show of Indian players ruling the roost in international chess meets, city Grandmasters Deep Sengupta and Sayantan Das finished 1-2 at the Cap d’Agde International Open tournament in France earlier this week.

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ENG vs PAK live stream: how to watch Cricket World Cup 2023 online

The fate of no fewer than sevens teams rests on the outcome of Saturday's clash at Eden Gardens in Kolkata – watch the ENG vs PAK live stream from anywhere.

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South Africa celebrate 32 years of return to international cricket

NEW DELHI: The iconic Eden Gardens stadium in Kolkata, with its storied history in cricket, holds a special place for South Africa, marking the venue where they made their comeback to international cricket on November 10, 1991. The day remains etched in cricketing history as South Africa returned to the…

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Explained | The Agartala-Akhaura rail link

India-Bangladesh rail link re-establishes connectivity, reduces travel time. Project funded by Indian govt. & MEA, facilitated by NFR. Benefits incl. small-scale industries, tourism, quicker import/export. Pandemic has added vigour to rail initiatives & other connectivity projects.

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Lajong draw match and crowd as I-League returns to Shillong

KOLKATA: On a busy Thursday afternoon, a capacity crowd of 5581 — according to official figures — celebrated the return of the I-League in the Meghalaya capital, albeit after a gap of four years. They filled up the stands at Shillong Sports Association Stadium, the temporary home of Shillong Lajong,…

The Times of India

TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee appears before ED in connection with Bengal school jobs scam

Abhishek Banerjee, TMC MP, appeared before ED in Kolkata on November 9 for questioning in connection with school jobs scam probe. He was summoned after skipping October 3 summons

The Hindu

‘Beacon of hope’: Amid Gaza war, Indian Muslims take care of synagogues

In eastern India’s Kolkata, synagogues are managed by Muslim caretakers. The Israel war won’t change that, they say.

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‘Inconsistent' Babar Azam toils hard at nets; Shadab Khan set for return

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.

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India loss a good eye-opener for us: Keshav Maharaj

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.

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West Bengal: LoP Suvendu Adhikari writes to governor on TMC leader Akhil Giri's 'scandalous' remarks

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.

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We still punch above our weight, says former India international and Japan coach Jude Menezes

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.

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India highest ranked after Germany in women’s Olympic qualifiers

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.

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World Cup: Knew I will take wickets at Eden, says Ravindra Jadeja

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.

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World Cup: Coach Rajkumar Sharma recalls Virat Kohli's work ethic

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…

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Virat Kohli deserves all credit, batting in afternoon was very difficult: Ravindra Jadeja

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.

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'Legacy cemented': Social media erupts after Virat Kohli's record-equalling 49th ODI century

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.

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Virat Kohli batted according to the situation: Rohit Sharma

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.

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Records Virat Kohli broke on his way to record-equalling 49th ODI ton

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.

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World Cup: India opt to bat against South Africa in Kolkata

NEW DELHI: India captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and chose to bat against South Africa in the 37th match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday.

The Hindu

Kolkata Police issues notice to BCCI seeking info on ticket sales for Sunday's WC match

Kolkata Police has so far arrested 19 people and seized 108 tickets from their possession, besides registering seven cases in connection with the black marketing of tickets.

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