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"Great effort to get ahead of strong teams in world": Jonty Rhodes on South Africa reaching maiden WTC final

Former South African Cricketer, Jonty Rhodes on Friday shared his thoughts as his national team reached the World Test Championship for the first time since the start of this tournament.... read..

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West Bengal: BJP leaders hold protest over death of woman in Govt Medical College, LoP alleges no FIR against company

BJP leaders and workers held a protest march on Friday demanding action against a saline company in wake of death of a woman after childbirth in Midnapore Medical College allegedly after being administered an expired saline solution earlier this month.... read..

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BJP calls TMC's Kalyan Banerjee "not fit for the Parliament"

Following the suspension of Kaylan Banerjee, Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP and member of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader, Agnimitra Paul criticised TMC's disruption tactics.... read..

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Abhishek Sharma smashes record for most sixes by an Indian in T20I chase

Abhishek Sharma delivered a stunning performance in the first T20I against England on Wednesday, smashing a blistering 20-ball half-century while hitting the most sixes by an Indian in a T20I run chase, according to Wisden.... read..

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"It has always been to....": Varun Chakravarthy on his role in T20I side

Following India's win over England in the first T20I, Indian spinner Varun Chakravarthy said that his role in the team has always been to look for wickets, even if he keeps getting attacked.... read..

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"Wrong, not acceptable": TMC's Kunal Ghosh on Rahul Gandhi's post mentioning death date of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose

TMC leader Kunal Ghosh on Thursday criticised Congress MP Rahul Gandhi over his post mentioning the death date of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, calling it "wrong" and "unacceptable."... read..

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India spinner Varun Chakravarthy vows to work harder to "perfect" a key aspect of his game

India's ace T20I spinner Varun Chakravarthy revealed the key aspect he has been working on to make his deliveries more mysterious after delivering a Player of the Match performance in the first T20I against England at Eden Gardens.... read..

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"Let us honour his life as well as martyrdom": Grandnephew of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his birth anniversary

The grandnephew of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, Sugata Bose, on Thursday highlighted his granduncle's unwavering commitment to India's freedom struggle, urging the nation to celebrate not only his life but also the sacrifices he made for the country's inde... read..

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West Bengal: BSF, BGB hold high-level coordination meeting to strengthen Indo-Bangladesh border security

The Border Security Force (BSF) and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) held a sector commander-level coordination meeting on Wednesday at the Sonamasjid border outpost in Bangladesh.... read..

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Abhishek Sharma joins mentor Yuvraj Singh in elsuive T20I feat for India

Abhishek Sharma engineered an explosive performance and delivered India's second-fastest fifty for India against England (in terms of balls faced) in the T20I format at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.... read..

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After blowing away 'Bazball', Suryakumar says India wants to play "differently" than T20 WC 2024

With the amount of freedom that the Indian T20I team is being offered, captain Suryakumar Yadav said, his side wants to play a "bit differently" from the way they played in the T20 World Cup 2024.... read..

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After bashing against India, "big McCullum fan" Jos Buttler says England wants to be "aggressive"

After the white-ball era of 'Bazball' began with a shambolic performance at Eden Gardens, England captain Jos Buttler iterated the stance of his team that wants to become "aggressive" and "watchable".... read..

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"Still 7 on 10, more work to do": Chakravarthy hungry to improve after delivering POTM performance against England

Even after delivering a match-winning performance against England in the 1st T20I, India spinner Varun Chakravarthy's hunger to improve further remained intact.... read..

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With his scorching pace, Arshdeep Singh ends Chahal's reign as India's leading men's T20I wicket-taker

Left-arm speedster Arshdeep Singh rewrote history with his blistering pace at the iconic Eden Gardens by becoming India's leading wicket-taker in the men's T20I format.... read..

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CBI to seek death penalty for Sanjay Roy in RG Kar rape and murder case

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) will seek the death penalty for Sanjay Roy, the convict in the RG Kar rape and murder case. According to sources, the application may be filed in the Calcutta High Court within the next two days.... read..

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"A dream I never dared...": Jhulan Goswami after stand named after her unveiled at Kolkata's Eden Gardens

Former Indian cricketer Jhulan Goswami expressed happiness at inauguration of a stand named after her at her home ground of Eden Gardens during the first India-England T20I, saying that the moment feels like a dream "she never dared to imagine".... read..

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"Mamata's govt in hurry to make Sanjay Roy a scapegoat": BJP's Majumdar on state govt approaching Calcutta HC over RG-Kar verdict

Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar on Wednesday claimed that the West Bengal government is in a hurry to hang the convict in RG Kar rape-murder case Sanjay Roy and make him a scapegoat after Mamata Banerjee's government moved the Calcutta High Court against ... read..

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India win toss, elect to bowl against England in 1st T20I, no Shami in playing XI for hosts

India captain Suryakumar Yadav won the toss and elected to bowl in the first T20I of the five-match series against England at the iconic Eden Gardens on Wednesday.... read..

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"You grow stronger...": Mohammed Shami opens up on his comeback from injury

Top India seamer Mohammed Shami opened up on his return to the national squad following a severe ankle injury, saying that such incidents help athletes "grow stronger".... read..

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"Whole Kolkata crowd will be watching Shami": CAB President Snehasish Ganguly

Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) President Snehasish Ganguly has expressed his enthusiasm for Mohammed Shami's return to the field. Shami, who has made a remarkable comeback after a year, is set to play in front of an eager Kolkata crowd.... read..

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Spinners dominate as India skittle out England for 132 in 1st T20I

Power-packed bowling performances by spinners Varun Chakravarthy, Axar Patel and pacer Arshdeep Singh overwhelmed a valiant fightback by England skipper Jos Buttler, allowing India to restrict hosts to 132 runs in the first T20I at Kolkata's Eden Gardens ... read..

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Col NJ Nair and Jhulan Goswami stands unveiled at Eden Gardens

To pay tribute and honour the incredible achievements of valiant military war hero Col N.J. Nair and India cricket legend Jhulan Goswami, the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) on Wednesday officially unveiled the spectator stands at the iconic Eden Gard... read..

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Suryakumar "excited" to see Shami back after injury layoff

India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav is "excited" about the return of seasoned seamer Mohammed Shami to international cricket.... read..

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RG Kar rape-murder case: Suvendu Adhikari hails victim's parents for rejecting compensation and fighting for death penalty for culprit

BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari has extended support to the parents of the trainee doctor who was raped and murdered at RG Kar Hospital and supported their decision to challenge the life sentence of main culprit Sanjay Roy in the High Court as they have been ... read..

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"Should give him some time": CAB President Snehasish Ganguly backs India head coach Gambhir

Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) president Snehasish Ganguly has backed head coach Gautam Gambhir and feels he should be given more time amid India's dwindling form.... read..

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RG Kar rape case: West Bengal govt seeks death penalty, Calcutta HC to hear case on January 27

The West Bengal government has appealed to the Calcutta High Court's Division Bench against the trial court's life imprisonment verdict convicting Sanjay Roy in the RG Kar case. The next hearing in the case will be held on 27th January.... read..

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New year same India, Abhishek's lively display seals 7-wicket win for India over England in 1st T20I

Abhishek Sharma's flamboyant display guided India to their first T20I victory of 2025 as they defeated England by seven wickets in the series opener at Eden Gardens on Wednesday.... read..

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"Beautiful memory": Suryakumar Yadav recalls his time at Eden Gardens ahead of England T20I series

Ahead of the first T20I of the five-match series against England, India skipper Suryakumar Yadav recalled the time when he used to play at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata during the time of the Indian Premier League (IPL).... read..

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West Bengal govt moves to Calcutta HC, demands capital punishment for accused in RG Kar case

The West Bengal government on Tuesday moved to the Calcutta High Court demanding capital punishment for the accused Sanjay Roy in the RG Kar rape and murder case, against the Sealdah Civil and Criminal Court order giving life imprisonment.... read..

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Suryakumar Yadav backs Sanju Samson as India's preferred wicketkeeper

Ahead of the T20I series opener, India's T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav expressed full confidence in wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson, putting to rest any doubts about his position in the squad on Tuesday in Kolkata.... read..

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"If I did well I would have been in Champions Trophy squad": India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav

T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav admitted that it hurts not to have performed well enough to earn a place in India's Champions Trophy squad.... read..

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After Axar's promotion, T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav assures Hardik Pandya remains "part of leading group"

India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav assured that there is no shift in the dynamics between him and Hardik Pandya after the shift in the leadership hierarchy.... read..

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"We can be really aggressive": Buttler on England's batting depth ahead of India T20I series

A formidable batting lineup is the cornerstone of any successful international cricket team. Combine that with a coach who champions an aggressive approach and a squad where nearly every player boasts a first-class hundred and the ability to hit towering ... read..

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"He allows players to express themselves": Suryakumar Yadav on Gautam Gambhir's leadership

Indian batter Suryakumar Yadav has credited Gautam Gambhir's leadership for fostering a positive and player-friendly atmosphere in the T20 team on Tuesday in Kolkata.... read..

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"Sare secret bata du kya idhar hi": Suryakumar's hilarious reply on India T20 WC 2026 preparations

India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav had a hilarious reply in store when he was quizzed about the defending champions' plans for next year's T20 World Cup ahead of the five-match series against England.... read..

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Jos Buttler rejects boycott calls ahead of England's Champions Trophy clash with Afghanistan

Jos Buttler, England's white-ball captain, has dismissed the idea of boycotting Afghanistan in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy, stating that it is not the right approach. England is scheduled to face Afghanistan in Lahore on February 26, but the match h... read..

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"People don't believe that only one person involved in case": Union Minister Majumdar on RG Kar rape-murder

After the Sealdah court pronounced life imprisonment to convict Sanjay Roy in the RG Kar rape-murder case, Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar expressed dissatisfaction with the verdict, calling for a deeper investigation.... read..

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"Judge said that this not rarest of rare case, hence capital punishment wasn't awarded": Advocate on RG Kar verdict

Amid the demand to give the death penalty to the accused in RG Kar medical rape-murder case, Advocate Rehman said on Monday that the judge said that the case is not a "rarest of the rare" case, hence the capital punishment has not been awarded.... read..

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RG Kar rape and murder case: Sealdah Court sends accused Sanjay Roy to life imprisonment

The Sealdah Civil and Criminal Court has sentenced life imprisonment to the accused Sanjay Roy in the RG Kar rape and murder case on Monday. Along with this, the court has also fined Rs 50,000 to the accused.... read..

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"More than one person is involved": CPI (M)'s Md Salim after accused Sanjay Roy found guilty in RG Kar case

After Sealdah Court pronounced Sanjay Roy guilty in the RG Kar rape and murder case, Communist Party of India (Marxist) West Bengal State Secretary Md Salim alleged that more than one person is involved in the case and Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI... read..

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'Court should hear accused': Oppn leaders on RG Kar case verdict

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Samik Bhattacharya on Monday morning questioned the haste in the RG Kar rape and murder case, saying that the investigation should continue and other persons behind the crime must also be given capital punishment.... read..

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McCullum aims to mix success with entertainment, feels Buttler's best years are "yet to come"

England head coach Brendon McCullum, who will kickstart his tenure as the team's white-ball coach with the first T20I against India from Wednesday onwards, said that the team will prioritise both entertainment and success while adding that the best years ... read..

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RG Kar case: Sealdah Court to pronounce the quantum of punishment to Sanjay Roy at 2.45 pm today

The Sealdah Civil and Criminal Court will pronounce the quantum of punishment to the convict of the RG Kar rape and murder case at 2.45 pm on Monday.... read..

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RG Kar rape-murder case: Leaders, doctors criticise life imprisonment verdict for convict; call for "capital punishment"

Leaders and doctors on Monday criticised the sentence of life imprisonment for the convict in the RG Kar rape-murder case by the Sealdah court, demanding a death penalty for this heinous crime.... read..

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"We want justice, not compensation": Trainee doctor's father raises questions over CBI's probe

After Sealdah Court sentenced Sanjay Roy, the convict in the RG Kar rape and murder case, to life imprisonment, the father of the trainee doctor on Monday raised questions on the investigation conducted by CBI and Kolkata Police, saying that "we want just... read..

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T20 World Cup 2026 is main target, says Axar Patel ahead of England series

India vice-captain Axar Patel has said that the team is taking the upcoming matches as part of its preparations for next year's T20 World Cup which is the "main target". India will defend its title in the World Cup.... read..

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"Punishment, no matter how severe doesn't end crime in total": Bengal Governor CV Bose on RG Kar case verdict

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose stressed that even a severe punishment does not end the crime in total and called for a robust and proactive policy to combat these atrocities.... read..

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"Many people were involved, investigation by CBI is totally worthless": Doctor at RG Kar Medical Hospital

The verdict in the RG Kar rape and murder case where accused Sanjay Toy was held guilty by the court has sparked a debate among those who had protested the gruesome murder.... read..

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"I am confident that we will all come to consensus": Waqf Amendment Bill JPC Chairman Jagdambika Pal

Waqf Amendment Bill JPC Chairman and BJP MP Jagdambika Pal on Monday expressed confidence in reaching a consensus on the committee's report, confirming that the report will be presented at the upcoming budget session.... read..

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"Mamata Banerjee's police tried to bribe...." alleges BJP's Agnimitra Paul after RG Kar convict gets life term

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Agnimitra Paul alleged that West Bengal Chief Minister's police attempted to bribe the parents of female trainee doctor to save the RG Kar convict Sanjay Roy who was sentenced to life in prison earlier in the day.... read..

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Mohammed Shami starts training with Team India in Kolkata ahead of England T20Is

Seamer Mohammed Shami started training with the India squad at the iconic Eden Gardens ahead of the T20I series against England.... read..

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