Cricket Association of Bengal: News

26 Feb 2024

Hanuma Vihari

Indian cricketer Hanuma Vihari vows not to play for Andhra

In a shocking development, Hanuma Vihari released a statement, vowing not to play for Andhra.

18 Feb 2024

Mukesh Kumar

Ranji Trophy: Mukesh Kumar dazzles with career-best 6/32 versus Bihar

Bengal speedster Mukesh Kumar dazzled on Day 3 against Bihar in the 2024 Ranji Trophy on Sunday.

17 Feb 2024

Abhimanyu Easwaran

Abhimanyu Easwaran hammers his 23rd First-Class century, completes 7,000 runs

Bengal star batter Abhimanyu Easwaran stood tall on Day 2 against Bihar in the 2024 Ranji Trophy. The experienced campaign was unbeaten on 48 at stumps on Day 1 and has continued that onslaught to complete his 23rd century in First-Class cricket.

12 Feb 2024

Ranji Trophy

Ranji Trophy 2024, all-round Kerala hammer Bengal: Stats

Kerala convincingly defeated Bengal at home on Day 4 of the 2024 Ranji Trophy encounter.

11 Feb 2024

Ranji Trophy

2024 Ranji Trophy: Jalaj Saxena registers career-best 9/68 versus Bengal

Jalaj Saxena was the pick of the bowlers for Kerala against Bengal in the 2024 Ranji Trophy. The veteran off-spinner claimed seven wickets on Day 2 before securing two more on Day 3.

10 Feb 2024

Abhimanyu Easwaran

Ranji Trophy 2024: Abhimanyu Easwaran hammers his 28th First-Class fifty

Abhimanyu Easwaran announced his arrival in Bengal colors with a fine fifty on Day 2 against Kerala in the 2024 Ranji Trophy.

04 Feb 2024

Ranji Trophy

Anustup Majumdar averages 91 in the 2024 Ranji Trophy: Stats

Anustup Majumdar has continued his scintillating form in the 2024 Ranji Trophy. The veteran batter has been a cornerstone of the Bengal middle order for the majority of the last decade or so.

27 Jan 2024

Manoj Tiwary

Manoj Tiwary accomplishes 10,000 First-Class runs with 30th century: Stats

Bengal skipper Manoj Tiwary played a fine knock against Assam in the 2024 Ranji Trophy.

27 Jan 2024

Ranji Trophy

Anustup Majumdar: Decoding his stunning stats in 2024 Ranji Trophy

Bengal star batter Anustup Majumdar has continued his purple patch as he slammed another century against Assam in the 2024 Ranji Trophy campaign.

05 Jan 2024

Ranji Trophy

Ranji Trophy 2024: Anustup Majumdar clocks his 14th First-Class century

Veteran batter Anustup Majumdar was the star for Bengal on Day 1 against Andhra Pradesh in the 2024 Ranji Trophy in Vizag.

30 Dec 2023

Ranji Trophy

Ranji Trophy 2024: Five contenders to win the prestigious title

The Ranji Trophy 2024 edition will be starting from January 5 and teams are ready to fight for the crown.

09 Dec 2023

Vijay Hazare Trophy

Sudip Gharami, Anustup Majumdar slam centuries versus Gujarat: Key stats

Twin centuries from captain Sudip Gharami and veteran Anustup Majumdar helped Bengal sail through against Gujarat in the preliminary quarter-finals of the 2023 Vijay Hazare Trophy.

08 Aug 2023

Manoj Tiwary

Manoj Tiwary reverses retirement decision after discussion with CAB 

In another turn of events, Manoj Tiwary, who announced his retirement last Thursday, has withdrawn that decision after a discussion with Cricket Association of Bengal President, Snehashis Ganguly.

05 Aug 2023

BCCI

CAB requests BCCI to reschedule the England-Pakistan game: Details here

The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) has requested the BCCI to reschedule the 2023 ICC World Cup match between Pakistan and England, which is scheduled to be played at Eden Gardens on November 12.

16 Oct 2022

Sourav Ganguly

Sourav Ganguly to fight CAB president election after BCCI snub

Sourav Ganguly is set to stand in election to become the president of the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB).

03 Jul 2022

Wriddhiman Saha

Wriddhiman Saha leaves Bengal domestic side, set to represent Tripura

Indian cricketer Wriddhiman Saha has parted ways with his domestic side Bengal.

27 May 2022

Wriddhiman Saha

Wriddhiman Saha denies playing for Bengal: Details here

Wicket-keeper batter Wriddhiman Saha has opted out of playing for Bengal in the upcoming Ranji Trophy knockouts.

03 May 2022

Facebook

Bengal Ranji coach Arun Lal gets married to Bulbul Saha

Former cricketer and present Bengal Ranji team coach Arun Lal tied the knot for a second time on Sunday.

20 Jun 2020

India

Sourav Ganguly's family members tested positive for COVID-19

Family members of Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) secretary Snehasish Ganguly tested positive for COVID-19, the state health department confirmed on Friday.

18 Nov 2019

India

BCCI has big plans for historic D/N Test: Details here

The first-ever Day-Night Test in India would witness Men In Blue and Bangladesh locking horns at the iconic Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata from Friday.

16 Oct 2019

West Bengal

Will Sourav Ganguly join BJP? Former Indian captain addresses rumors

Sourav Ganguly, the former captain of the Indian cricket team, has many records to his name. And earlier this week, he started his new innings when he was elected as the chief of BCCI, the top cricket administrative body in the country.

11 Aug 2018

BCCI

Will Sourav Ganguly become the next BCCI President?

Former Indian cricket skipper Sourav Ganguly might become the next BCCI President, as per reports in the media.

Sourav Ganguly fights over train berth

Former Indian captain and a member of BCCI Cricket Advisory Committee, Sourav Ganguly found himself in trouble as he boarded a train for the first time since 2001.

13 Jan 2017

BCCI

'Cooling off' period comes between Sourav Ganguly and BCCI chair

The Lodha Panel has confirmed that Sourav Ganguly will have to undergo a cooling off period of three years from June this year as he completes three years in the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB).

Possibility of former cricketers to take charge of BCCI?

In the eventuality where the Supreme Court of India rules in favour of removing the BCCI's top brass, former cricket players could possibly be asked to step in to take charge, as was evident in previous instances.