Author: Snehasis Mukherjee

Bengaluru FC humiliated Mohun Bagan Super Giant in the Indian Super League with a 3-0 win at Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru. Edgar Mendez, Suresh Wangjam, and Sunil Chhetri were the scorers, leaving Mohun Bagan stunned and without answers. Chhetri also became the highest goal-scorer in ISL history. Mohun Bagan head coach Jose Molina made two changes from the last match when they defeated NorthEast United 3-2 at home. Anirudh Thapa and Liston Colaco, who started that match, were replaced by Abhishek Suryavanshi and Jason Cummings. Both sides began with flair. Within the first 10 minutes, there was plenty of…

In the past eight ICC T20 World Cup editions, the Sri Lanka Women’s team has never progressed beyond the group stage. However, this time, Chamari Athapaththu and her squad are entering the tournament with significantly more confidence, especially after their recent Asia Cup triumph. Their two-match series against Ireland recently ended in a 1-1 draw, but the team rotated players to give different members a chance. Only time will tell if this campaign will be a historic one for them. Here is a SWOT analysis of the team ahead of the mega event. Strengths Chamari Athapaththu – the all-round leader…

The West Indies are gearing up for the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in the UAE. They are in Group B alongside Bangladesh, England, Scotland, and South Africa. In terms of their history in this event, they were the champions in 2016 and have been semi-finalists on four occasions (2010, 2012, 2014, 2018). A 15-member squad has been selected, but there are still some areas that need improvement ahead of the tournament. Strengths Hayley Matthews – Inspirational leader The West Indies skipper has led her team from the front with massive contributions with both the bat and ball. Matthews…

Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) and Tajikistan’s FC Ravshan played out a 0-0 draw in the AFC Champions League 2 opener at Yuvabharati Krirangan, Kolkata. After a defensive first half, towards the end of the second half, the home side created a lot of chances but failed to convert. Mohun Bagan coach Jose Molina opted for a 4-4-2 formation, with Tom Aldred and Dippendu Biswas in central defence. With Alberto Rodriguez missing the match due to an injury sustained in the ISL opener, Aldred had to shoulder most of the responsibility. Ashish Rai was one of the full-backs, while captain…

Mohammedan Sporting are looking at a new dawn, as they prepare for their first-ever ISL match on Monday at Kishore Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata. They will face an in-form NorthEast United (NEUFC), who recently won the Durand Cup. It will be a momentous occasion for the black-and-white brigade, with the home crowd ready to cheer them on. Meanwhile, the Highlanders finished seventh last season, narrowly missing out on a playoff spot. However, this season, they made history by winning their first major title, the Durand Cup, and are now poised to carry the momentum into the league. Mohammedan Sporting One…

The ISL 2024-25 season opener ended in a stalemate as Mohun Bagan Super Giant and Mumbai City FC played out a 2-2 draw at Salt Lake Stadium on Friday. After taking a two-goal lead in the first half, Bagan conceded two goals in the second. Jose Molina, as expected, went with a back-three, with Alberto Rodriguez leading the defence. However, there was only one foreigner in the defensive line, as the Bagan coach did not include Tom Aldred. Instead of Aldred, the Spaniard opted for skipper Subhasish Bose and youngster Dipendu Biswas. Asish Rai was also in the starting XI…

The 11th edition of the Indian Super League (ISL) is set to kick off tomorrow, featuring a clash between two current heavyweights, Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) and Mumbai City FC (MCFC), at Yuva Bharati Stadium in Kolkata. This highly anticipated opener is a rematch of last season’s league-shield decider and the ISL Cup final, making it a fitting start to the tournament. Head-to-Head Across all competitions, Mohun Bagan have only defeated the Islanders twice in 12 encounters. Mumbai City FC have won seven times, with three matches ending in draws. In eight ISL matches, Bagan have managed just one…

The Indian men’s football team will aim to secure their first silverware under new head coach Manolo Márquez as they face off against Syria in the ongoing Intercontinental Cup in Hyderabad today. After a disappointing goalless draw against Mauritius, the Blue Tigers now face a formidable Syrian side that defeated Mauritius 2-0. This places Syria as the favourites heading into this crucial match, with India needing a victory to claim the tournament title. Head-to-Head Historically, India have a relatively balanced record against Syria compared to other opponents. In seven encounters, both teams have won three times each, with one match…

Mohun Bagan fans were left heartbroken as their beloved team suffered a shocking defeat in the Durand Cup final at the Salt Lake Stadium yesterday. Despite taking a commanding 2-0 lead in the first half, NorthEast United staged a stunning comeback, equalising 2-2 and ultimately winning 4-3 in a dramatic penalty shootout. The hero of the shootout was Gurmeet Singh, who saved attempts from both Liston Colaco and Subhasish Bose, allowing the Highlanders to lift their first-ever major title. The final result left Bagan supporters stunned and disappointed, as their team failed to defend the title. However, it was not…

The stage is set at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata as Mohun Bagan Super Giant face NorthEast United in the Durand Cup final on Saturday. The Highlanders are eager to claim their first-ever major title, while the Mariners are aiming for an 18th Durand Cup victory in front of their home crowd. Head-to-Head In their last 10 meetings across all competitions, Mohun Bagan have clearly dominated NorthEast United with seven wins, two losses, and a draw. Interestingly, this will be their first clash in a Durand Cup fixture. However, in five previous away fixtures against Bagan, the Highlanders have…