Kolkata, Nov 16 (IANS) FIFA World Cup-winning German legend Lothar Matthaus delivered a clear message for the future of Indian football during his visit to the city, stressing that the nation’s progress hinges on improving the quality of coaching at the grassroots level.
Coimbatore, Nov 16 (IANS) The curtains came down on the 28th FMSCI National Racing Championship at the Kari Motor Speedway here on Sunday with action-packed races overflowing with emotions, and new champions emerging in several categories.
Dhaka, Nov 16 (IANS) The Indian senior men’s team arrived in Dhaka on Saturday evening, three days before their AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers Final Round match against the hosts. Despite both teams being out of contention for qualification, Blue Tigers goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu said that the rivalry will remain intact.
Greater Noida, Nov 16 (IANS) World Champion Minakshi, Preeti, Ankush Phangal, and Narender Berwal powered India to a flawless opening as all four secured medals with dominant wins on Day 1 of the World Boxing Cup Finals 2025. With the tournament restricted to only the world’s eight top boxers in each category, the Indian quartet swept through the opening round to enter the semis, guaranteeing podium finishes at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex.
Kolkata, Nov 16 (IANS) India's head coach Gautam Gambhir has defended the pitch curator amid the criticism of the Eden Gardens' pitch, saying that they got ‘exactly’ what they had asked for and "there were no demons" in the wicket.
Kolkata, Nov 16 (IANS) South Africa have climbed to second place in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) standings fro 2025-27 cycle after securing a famous 30-run victory over India in the first Test at Eden Gardens. It was also South Africa’s first win in Tests in India since 2010.
Kolkata, Nov 16 (IANS) Following their 30-run defeat to South Africa inside three days at the Eden Gardens, former India captain Anil Kumble felt the hosts missed an opportunity of scoring more runs in the first innings, adding that they looked rattled by the challenging pitch and conditions on offer.
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IANS) Members of the cricket fraternity have reacted to South Africa’s remarkable 30-run win over India at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens as the visitors secured a 1-0 lead in the two-game series on Sunday, calling it a "sensational and crazy victory" for the Proteas.
Kolkata, Nov 16 (IANS) South Africa off-spinner Simon Harmer, who picked four-wicket hauls in both innings during the side’s 30-run win over India in the first Test at the Eden Gardens, said he values victories over personal milestones.
Kolkata, Nov 16 (IANS) India stand-in captain Rishabh Pant acknowledged that the 44-run partnership between South Africa captain Temba Bavuma and all-rounder Corbin Bosch with seam bowling did harm the hosts, as they suffered a 30-run defeat at Eden Gardens on Sunday.
