Jun 06, 2026, at 02:30 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is set to become the youngest Indian cricketer to make an international debut after being selected in the national squad for the upcoming tours of England and Ireland.
History made! Praggnanandhaa becomes first Indian to win Norway Chess title
Jun 06, 2026, at 09:12 am
Indian Grandmaster Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu made history on Friday by becoming the first Indian to win the prestigious Norway Chess tournament, clinching the 2026 title in Oslo with a final-round victory over Germany's Vincent Keymer.
History at Lord’s! ICC umpire Rod Tucker joins elite 100-Test club
Jun 04, 2026, at 05:31 pm
Dubai/IBNS: The International Cricket Council has congratulated Rod Tucker of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Umpires for officiating on field in his 100th Test as he took the field at Lord’s for the first match of the ICC World Test Championship series between England and New Zealand.
Bengal cuts Sourav Ganguly's security detail after fresh threat analysis
Jun 03, 2026, at 09:40 pm
The West Bengal government has decided to scale down the security cover provided to former India captain and former BCCI president Sourav Ganguly following a fresh review of his threat perception and security requirements.
ICC suspends Cricket Canada over governance breaches, allows national teams to continue competing
Jun 02, 2026, at 03:44 am
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has suspended Cricket Canada with immediate effect over what it described as “serious breaches” of the national body's membership obligations.
Zee wins FIFA World Cup 2026 India rights, secures 8-year broadcast deal until 2034
Jun 01, 2026, at 06:32 pm
Indian football fans now have clarity on where they can watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 after Zee Entertainment secured the broadcasting rights for the tournament in India, ending months of uncertainty over the event's availability in one of football's largest global markets.
Kohli magic strikes again! RCB clinch back-to-back IPL titles by beating Gujarat Titans in thriller
Jun 01, 2026, at 12:13 am
Indian cricket star Virat Kohli delivered a match-winning unbeaten 75 as Royal Challengers Bangalore clinched their second consecutive Indian Premier League (IPL) title, defeating Gujarat Titans by five wickets with 12 balls to spare in a thrilling final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday.
School Rowing: Tirthapati Institution, Ballygunge Siksha Sadan emerge victorious
May 31, 2026, at 06:12 pm
Ballygunge Siksha Sadan and Tirthapati Institution emerged as the overall champions in the girls' and boys' categories, respectively, on the concluding day of the 51st All India Invitation Inter-School Rowing Championship, organised by the Lake Club at its course in Rabindra Sarobar on Saturday.
Gill's century blitz overshadows Sooryavanshi heroics, sets up RCB-Gujarat IPL final
May 30, 2026, at 12:37 pm
New Chandigarh/IBNS: Shubman Gill's magnificent century overshadowed another sensational innings from teenage prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as Gujarat Titans stormed into the final of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 with a convincing seven-wicket victory over Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2 on Friday.
Tirthapati, Ballygunge Siksha Sadan shine as gold rush continues at Inter-School Rowing Championship
May 30, 2026, at 11:18 am
Kolkata/IBNS: True to the expectation, Tirthapati Institution “A” along with P M Shri Academy from Jamshedpur and Ballygunge Siksha Sadan held the centre stage winning a gold each on the penultimate day of the All India Invitation Inter School Rowing Championship being organised by Lake Club at its course in Rabindra Sarobar here Friday.
Tirthapati Institution dominates 51st All India Invitation School Rowing Meet
May 29, 2026, at 10:33 am
Kolkata/IBNS: City based Tirthapati Institution dominated the proceedings in the junior boys department entering the finals of double scull and fours at the 51st All India Invitation Inter School Rowing Championship being organised by Lake Club at its course in Rabindra Sarobar here Thursday.
May 29, 2026, at 01:38 am
Former India cricketer Ambati Rayudu has advised Yashasvi Jaiswal to leave Rajasthan Royals, saying the opener risks being overshadowed by teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
Kolkata schools dominate as fierce rowing battles rock Rabindra Sarobar regatta
May 27, 2026, at 11:03 am
Kolkata/IBNS: City based National High School, Tirthapati Institution, Patha Bhavan and St Larence along with J H Tarapore, P M Shri and RMS High Schools from Jamshedpur performed well as the preliminary rounds of the 51st All India InvitationInter school Rowing Championship were held at the Lake Club Course of Rabindra Sarobar here Tuesday.
Rajat Patidar blitz powers Royal Challengers Bengaluru into IPL 2026 final
May 27, 2026, at 10:46 am
Dharamsala/IBNS: Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru stormed into the final of the 2026 Indian Premier League after outclassing Gujarat Titans by 92 runs in Qualifier 1 at Dharamsala on Tuesday.
‘Repeat of World Cup abuse’: Travis Head’s wife Jessica targeted online after Kohli spat
May 25, 2026, at 11:10 am
Mumbai/IBNS: The controversy surrounding the on-field spat between Virat Kohli and Travis Head took an ugly turn after fans dragged the Australian batter’s wife, Jessica Head, into the row on social media.
IPL 2026: Delhi Capitals outplay KKR At Eden
May 25, 2026, at 01:41 am
Kolkata: Delhi Capitals signed off their IPL 2026 campaign in style with a commanding 40-run victory over Kolkata Knight Riders at a subdued Eden Gardens, where the home side’s playoff hopes had already evaporated before the first ball was bowled.
Lake Club hosts mega rowing showdown — 43 schools compete in Kolkata Regatta
May 24, 2026, at 11:29 pm
The 51st All India Inter-School Invitation Rowing Championship, organised by the Lake Club, got off to a strong start on Sunday with participants from 43 schools across West Bengal and Jharkhand taking part in the regatta at the Kolkata complex.
51st All India Invitational School Regatta to set Rabindra Sarobar ablaze on May 24
May 22, 2026, at 06:04 pm
The 51st edition of the All India Invitational School Regatta 2026 will be held at the Rabindra Sarobar from May 24 to 30, with a record 450 participants from 43 schools across the state and three schools from Tata Academy in neighbouring Jharkhand.
East Bengal end 22-year trophy drought, clinch maiden ISL title as fans erupt in joy
May 22, 2026, at 10:45 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Tears flowed, the Red and Gold scarves swirled in the air and decades of pain disappeared into one unforgettable night as East Bengal finally reclaimed their place at the summit of Indian football.
BCCI announces 15-member squad for one-off Test against Afghanistan, KL Rahul named new Vice-Captain
May 20, 2026, at 12:00 am
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming one-off Test match against Afghanistan, scheduled to begin on June 6 in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh.
May 17, 2026, at 12:51 am
Kolkata/IBNS: The IPL playoff race remains wide open after Kolkata Knight Riders defeated Gujarat Titans by 29 runs in a must-win clash at Eden Gardens on Saturday.
May 15, 2026, at 06:23 pm
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have picked player replacements for Khaleel Ahmed and Nuwan Thushara who have been ruled out of the remainder of the season due to injuries.
Mohun Bagan stalwart Tutu Bose dies at 80 after cardiac arrest
May 13, 2026, at 12:50 am
Swapan Sadhan Bose, widely known as Tutu Bose and regarded as one of the most influential figures in Kolkata’s sporting circles, passed away at the age of 80 on Tuesday night after suffering a cardiac arrest.
May 12, 2026, at 04:26 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Kolkata oarsmen and rowing members of city-based Lake Club Pratik Gupta and Akshay Chavan added more feathers to their caps when they made a 1-2 podium finish in 2000 metre singles scull at the All India Inter University Rowing Championship which concluded at Sukhna Lake in Chandigarh, on Sunday.
RCB batter Tim David fined after obscene gesture during IPL match with MI
May 11, 2026, at 11:24 pm
Royal Challengers Bengaluru batter Tim David has been fined by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) after making an “obscene, offensive or insulting” gesture during his team’s IPL clash against the Mumbai Indians.
Calcutta Sports Journalists Club forms new executive committee for 2026-2028
May 11, 2026, at 05:04 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The Calcutta Sports Journalists Club held its annual general meeting at the club tent on May 10, 2026.
Suryakumar Yadav, wife Devisha welcome baby girl; cricketer shares heartwarming post
May 07, 2026, at 11:23 pm
Indian cricketer Suryakumar Yadav and wife Devisha Shetty welcomed a baby girl on Thursday.
Champions Formidables win team event at All India Shree Cement Bridge Championship
May 06, 2026, at 12:21 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: India's leading bridge team FORMIDABLES represented by Sumit Mukherjee, Kaustabh Nandi, Rajeshwar Tiwari, Kaustabh Milind Bendre, Sayantan Kushari and Sagnik Roy stamped their authority on this mind game as they bagged the title for the team event in the All India Shree Cement Bridge Championship for the fourth time in a row.
Formidables do it again! 4th straight title sealed in thrilling final showdown
May 04, 2026, at 06:39 pm
India’s leading bridge team, Formidables, clinched the team title at the All India Shree Cement Bridge Championship for the fourth consecutive time, edging past a spirited Team Monica Jajoo in a closely fought final at the Biswa Bangla Convention Centre in New Town on Sunday.
High-stakes bridge battle: Big wins, narrow escapes in Kolkata Championship!
May 02, 2026, at 06:26 pm
Champions Formidables, along with Team Monica Jajoo, showcased dominant all-round performances to storm into the semi-finals of the team event in the 9th All India Shree Cement Bridge Championship, held at the Biswa Bangla Convention Centre in Kolkata on Saturday.