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Sourav Ganguly pitched in with an invaluable innings, 2008 (PC- ESPNcricinfo) Mohor Chaudhuri In March- April 2008, South Africa toured India for a three-match Test series which ended in a very dramatic 1-1 draw. The opening test saw Virendar Sehwag’s monumental 319 in Chennai, as India posted a gigantic total of 627. South Africa’s was led by Hashim Amla and Neil McKenzie, and the match eventually ended in a draw. The second Test in Ahmedabad was disastrous for India as they were bundled out for…

In a pulsating start to their AFC Women’s Champions League 2025-26 Group B campaign, East Bengal FC etched their name into Indian football history by becoming the first Indian club to win a group stage match in the AWCL, as they defeated Iast season’s quarter-finalists, Bam Khatoon FC (Iran) 3-1 at Wuhan’s Hankou Cultural Sports Centre earlier today. Playing in freezing cold and rainy conditions, EBFC Women dictated the tempo from the outset, overwhelming their Iranian counterparts with waves of attacks. Goals from Shilky Devi, Fazila Ikwaput and a stunning late strike from Resty Nanziri sealed three points for EBFC…

Over 30,000 abusive posts flagged to social media platforms this year through FIFA Social Media Protection Service Eleven individuals reported to law enforcement authorities in 2025 FIFA blacklisting individuals responsible for highly abusive behaviour from ticket purchase To mark the International Day for Tolerance, FIFA has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting respect and inclusion by issuing a reminder that hate and discrimination have no place in football. As part of its efforts in this area, FIFA has enhanced its Social Media Protection Service (SMPS), which is available to all players, teams and officials at FIFA tournaments, as well as to…

Mohor Chaudhuri at Eden Gardens From listening on transistor radios to streaming on smartphones, Indian cricket fans have evolved, but their passion has stayed the same. The older generation still speaks about Sunil Gavaskar’s grit and Kapil Dev’s magic – about patience, defence, and five-day battles. Red-ball cricket itself has been transformed to a great extent. Once dominated by sessions of grinding and cautious play, it is now fuelled by fearless stroke-making and relentless pace attacks. Yet, in every era, the stands are full, especially in Kolkata – grandparents explaining field settings, batting, and bowling techniques, and kids flaunting jerseys…

Roundglass Hockey Academy delivered a dominant all-round performance to defeat Namdhari Academy 4-1 and lift the Fifth Kesadhari Gold Cup Hockey Tournament title at the Olympian Balbir Singh Senior International Hockey Stadium on Saturday. Roundglass began the final with high intensity, pressing aggressively and controlling possession from the outset. Their early dominance was rewarded when Sukhpreet Singh broke through the Namdhari defence in the 12th minute, slotting home a clean finish after a well-orchestrated build-up. The pressure continued to mount, and Anurag Singh doubled the lead in the 20th minute, capitalising on a defensive lapse to put Roundglass firmly in…

Mohor Chaudhuri As India gear up to take on the current World Test champions, South Africa, Kolkata’s Eden Gardens is preparing for a spectacle. The historic venue, known for its electrifying atmosphere and passionate cricket fans, is expected to be almost full for the highly anticipated five-day encounter scheduled from November 14 to 18 in the City of Joy. Kolkata is set to host a Test after a long gap of six years and the excitement among fans is palpable. There is a constant buzz among cricket enthusiasts regarding tickets as they are all eagerly waiting to watch Shubman…

Eren Elmali and Mehetan Baltaci, part of Galatasaray’s high-flying UEFA Champions League squad, are among 1,024 players to be suspended by the Turkish Football Federation (TFF) as part of a country-wide investigation into illegal football betting. Elmali, a left-back who came on as a second-half substitute when Galatasaray beat Liverpool, has also been withdrawn from the Turkey squad due to play World Cup qualifying matches against Spain and Bulgaria. Besiktas, Galatasaray’s Istanbul rivals, have also been impacted by the investigation, with Necip Uysal and Ersin Destanoglu along those named in the lengthy list. A TTF statement said that each player…

The Season 2 player draft of the World Pickleball League (WPBL) was conducted in Mumbai on Monday. All seven teams finalised their respective eight-member squads from a pool of 114 registered players, representing 25 countries across five continents. Distinguished guests, including the legendary former India captain Sunil Gavaskar, were present on the occasion. The final roster of 56 players features a mix of experienced athletes and emerging young talent from around the world, representing 18 nationalities, making this WPBL’s most diverse line-up yet. Season 2 introduces a more layered competitive landscape. The draft room was sharper, with teams deploying stronger…

The ongoing uncertainty surrounding the Indian Super League has reached a breaking point, as footballers from nearly every ISL club took to social media, posting a joint statement titled “A Statement, A Plea.” The players, including top names like Sunil Chhetri, Sandesh Jhingan, Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, and Lallianzuala Chhangte, urged the authorities to act swiftly and restart the ISL season, which remains indefinitely delayed. The message, shared simultaneously by most of the players, read: “We want to play, and now. Our anger, frustration and distress have now been replaced by desperation… All we ask of those running our beautiful game…

League Sports Co (LSC) today announced the creation of World Premier Squash (WPS), a new team-based squash league endorsed by World Squash and the Professional Squash Association (PSA). Built on an innovation-first framework, World Premier Squash will follow LSC’s broader vision of creating premier, aspirational sports products that combine elite competition with accessible, technology-driven foundations under the FSP Games umbrella. WPS introduces a team-first format centered on athletic excellence, gender balance, and new scoring formats designed to enhance fan experience. International franchises with the world’s best players will compete in a league built on cutting-edge technology and dynamic gameplay. LSC,…