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Biswarup Dey
Thu, November 07 2013
India vs West Indies 2013: Casino advertisement makes debut at Eden Gardens
Although gambling is not allowed in India, two casinos from Sri Lanka have put up their banners inside the Eden Gardens during the ongoing India versus West Indies Test match.
Fri, October 25 2013
Sachin Tendulkar’s 199th Test match ticket features his picture and autograph
The Eden Gardens is all set to host Sachin Tendulkar's 199th Test match starting from November 6th to 10th. Around 70,000 tickets will have the photo of Sachin Tendulkar printed on it. This is the first time that a player's photo has been printed on a ticket. The ticket will also have Tendulkar's autograph.
Sat, October 19 2013
Sachin Tendulkar’s 199th Test at Kolkata: Ticket could become collector’s item
This could be a prized memorabilia and one day will be worth a lot more than it cost. The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) plans to have a portrait sketch of Sachin Tendulkar on the tickets for the legend’s 199th and penultimate match of his career to be played at the Eden Gardens from November 6.
Wed, October 16 2013
Sachin Tendulkar considers Eden Gardens as his second home: CAB treasurer
Gung ho after getting to host the penultimate Test match of batting genius Sachin Tendulkar's career, the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) is planning a host of events and invite his family including his mother for the November 6-10 Eden Gardens game to make the occasion memorable.
Tue, July 30 2013
Jagmohan Dalmiya set to be re-elected as CAB President
BCCI interim chief Jagmohan Dalmiya is set to be elected unopposed in a straightforward affair at the Cricket Association of Bengal's 82nd Annual General Meeting on Wednesday.
Wed, July 24 2013
National Cricket Academy coaches on their way out over internal squabble between members
After reports of conflict between members of the National Cricket Academy (NCA), some of the coaches have chosen to leave the academy tired of the lackadaisical administration. The issue comes after reports of rift between NCA and Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) over restructuring policy of the academy.
Mon, July 22 2013
BCCI’s rift with NCA comes to light
The growing rift among the BCCI members of National Cricket Academy (NCA) on Monday came out in the open with a key functionary questioning the "restructuring policy" as well as working procedure at the academy.
Wed, April 03 2013
CAB officials unhappy despite successful IPL 2013 Opening Ceremony
While the dazzling and extravagant IPL opening ceremony at the Salt lake stadium Wednesday caught the fancy of all and sundry, it was a case of sour grapes for the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB), with many of its members and associates giving it a miss.
Wed, January 30 2013
Eden Gardens curator Prabir Mukherjee once again caught up in controversy
In an embarrassment of sorts for Cricket Association of Bengal, the opening day's proceedings of a senior division league could not be held as the groundsmen had poured water on the pitch, unaware of the East Bengal-Kalighat fixture.
Tue, January 01 2013
India vs Pakistan 2012: Full house expected at Eden Gardens during second ODI
A little over a year ago, former England captain Tony Greig had called the Eden Gardens "a morgue" after a handful of spectators turned up for a India-West Indies Test. Alas! If only the cricketer had lived a few more days, he would have felt better.