Tag: eden gardens

Eden Gardens Hourly Weather: What Happens If Rain Washes Out Australia vs South Africa World Cup Semi-final? | Cricket News
16Nov By adminNo Comments
Sports

Eden Gardens Hourly Weather: What Happens If Rain Washes Out Australia vs South Africa World Cup Semi-final? | Cricket News

[ad_1] Eden Gardens witnessed rain on Thursday© AFPAfter India defeated New Zealand in the first semi-final of the Cricket World Cup 2023 to book a spot in the final, the focus shifted to the Australia vs South Africa encounter at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The battle between the two cricketing giants, however, wouldn't just be decided on the basis of a contest between the bat and the ball, but also the conditions at the venue. Rain threat has been looming large on the second semi-final. In fact, it did rain at the Eden Gardens in the morning on Thursday, prompting the groundsmen to cover the field.Though chances of rain are fairly slim during the match hours -- from 2 PM IST to 11 PM IST -- there's a reserve day in place in a case where rain prevents even a 20-over-per-side contest in...
Read More
“70000 Masks, Laser Show And…”: How Virat Kohli’s Birthday Will Be Celebrated At Eden Gardens | Cricket News
1Nov By adminNo Comments
Sports

“70000 Masks, Laser Show And…”: How Virat Kohli’s Birthday Will Be Celebrated At Eden Gardens | Cricket News

[ad_1] File photo of Indian cricket team batter Virat Kohli© AFPThe Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) has planned a special celebration for Virat Kohli's birthday during the Cricket World Cup 2023 match between India and South Africa at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on November 5, according to a report by Revsportz. CAB President Snehasish Ganguly said that they have plans for the occasion and considering India have somewhat booked their spot in the Cricket World Cup semifinals, the CAB is confident about a positive result for the Rohit Sharma-led side.According to the report, the CAB will be gifting something special to Kohli and they plan to distribute around 70,000 Kohli masks to the spectators. There will also be a laser show along with a special cake for the occasion that Kohli will...
Read More
Fire Broke Out At Eden Gardens Amid ODI World Cup Preparations, Confirms Association President | Cricket News
11Aug By adminNo Comments
Sports

Fire Broke Out At Eden Gardens Amid ODI World Cup Preparations, Confirms Association President | Cricket News

[ad_1] File photo of Eden Gardens stadiumThe preparations for the ODI World Cup 2023 are going thick and heavy, with there being roughly two months' time before the mega event begins. Eden Gardens, one of the most iconic cricket venues in the world, witnessed a hurdle in its preparations for the tournament after a fire broke out on Thursday. The Cricket Association of Bengal president Snehashish Ganguly confirmed that such an incident did take place, although he was happy that no major damage was done and the situation came under control before things could go out of hand."A fire broke out last night at 11.50 pm. People who were working here saw smoke and then the fire. Immediately, two fire tenders were pressed into action and flames were doused in no time. There was no damage to the dr...
Read More
Fire In Eden Gardens Dressing Room Amid World Cup 2023 Renovation Work: Report | Cricket News
10Aug By adminNo Comments
Sports

Fire In Eden Gardens Dressing Room Amid World Cup 2023 Renovation Work: Report | Cricket News

[ad_1] Massive fire broke out at Kolkata's iconic Eden Gardens late on Wednesday night.© PTIAmid renovation work at the Eden Gardens for the upcoming 2023 ODI World Cup, massive fire broke in one of the dressing rooms of the iconic stadium in Kolkata, local media reported. Eden Gardens will be hosting several important games including the India-South Africa game on November 5. It will also be hosting the second semi-final on November 16. The fire incident at around 11:50 pm, according to a report in Sangabad Pratidin.The groundstaff present saw smoke coming out of the 'away team's' dressing room. The renovation work was going on right outside this dressing room. According to reports, smoke ensued from the false ceiling of the dressing room. Two fire engines arrived at the scene and the f...
Read More
World Cup Schedule: Pakistan vs England Game In Kolkata May See Date Change | Cricket News
5Aug By adminNo Comments
Sports

World Cup Schedule: Pakistan vs England Game In Kolkata May See Date Change | Cricket News

[ad_1] The Cricket Association of Bengal on Saturday requested ICC recce team about concerns raised by local security agencies with regards to World Cup match between Pakistan and England on November 12 coinciding with Kali Puja. If BCCI and ICC have to accommodate another date change, then Pakistn will have a third change in schedule. This is after rescheduling of India vs Pakistan game (October 14 instead of 15 in Ahmedabad) and Sri Lanka vs Pakistan game (now on October 10 in Hyderabad instead of October 12).The Ahmedabad Police had told the BCCI that it would find it difficult to take care of security on October 15 which happens to be the first day of the Hindu festival of Navaratri.The ICC and BCCI had released the schedule at a grand ceremony on June 27 but now the revised schedule...
Read More
ODI World Cup 2023 Eden Gardens Semi-final Ticket Prices Announced | Cricket News
11Jul By adminNo Comments
Sports

ODI World Cup 2023 Eden Gardens Semi-final Ticket Prices Announced | Cricket News

[ad_1] File photo of Eden Gardens© AFPA ticket for the marquee World Cup semi-final match at Eden Gardens will cost a minimum Rs 900, the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) said on Monday. Tickets for the India-South Africa game and the semifinal would be in the range of Rs 900 (upper tier) to Rs 3000 (B, L Blocks). The other two denominations for the two matches would be Rs 1500 (D, H Blocks) and Rs 2500 (C, K Blocks).The iconic 63,500-capacity stadium will host five matches in the World Cup.Tickets for Bangladesh versus Qualifier 1 match will be the lowest in denominations of Rs 650 (upper tiers), Rs 1000 (D and H) and Rs 1500 (B, C, K, L).For Pakistan's two fixtures against England and Bangladesh, the tickets will be Rs 800 (upper tier), Rs 1200 (D, H), Rs 2000 (C, K) and Rs 2200 (B,...
Read More
BCCI Reveals Plan For Upgradation Of Cricket Stadiums Ahead Of World Cup | Cricket News
8Jul By adminNo Comments
Sports

BCCI Reveals Plan For Upgradation Of Cricket Stadiums Ahead Of World Cup | Cricket News

[ad_1] In the 19th Apex Council meeting held on Friday, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) decided that the upgradation of cricket stadiums across the country will go forward in two phases, with the first phase dealing with all venues announced for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, which will be held in the country in its entirety for the first time ever."The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) held its 19th Apex Council meeting on Friday, July 7, 2023, at Mumbai," said a press release from the governing body of the sport in the country.The following key decisions were taken during the meeting --BCCI will formulate a policy for its players (including retired players) with respect to their participation in overseas T20 leagues.-The board will send both men's and women...
Read More
If India Play Pakistan In Semi-final…: World Cup 2023 Venues Scenario Explained | Cricket News
27Jun By adminNo Comments
Sports

If India Play Pakistan In Semi-final…: World Cup 2023 Venues Scenario Explained | Cricket News

[ad_1] The ICC ODI World Cup 2023 schedule was finally announced on Tuesday, with the tournament set to begin on October 05 in Ahmedabad while the final will be held at the Narendra Modi Stadium too, on November 19. The semi-finals of the tournament have been scheduled to be held in Mumbai and Kolkata. India will play their semi-final in Mumbai, if they qualify for the knockouts, but the venue will change in a scenario where they come up against arch-rivals Pakistan.The semi-final structure has been defined in a way that the team that finishes the league stage at the top will take on the team that finishes fourth in Mumbai. The second and third-placed teams will face each other in Kolkata. But, in case where the teams that finish first and fourth are India and Pakistan, the semi-final 1 ...
Read More
Two Venues Front-Runners To Host ODI World Cup 2023 Semifinals, Says Report. Wankhede And… | Cricket News
26Jun By adminNo Comments
Sports

Two Venues Front-Runners To Host ODI World Cup 2023 Semifinals, Says Report. Wankhede And… | Cricket News

[ad_1] Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium and the Eden Gardens in Kolkata --- both iconic venues -- have emerged as the frontrunners to host the two semifinals of the 2023 World Cup. This means the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai -- another venue with a rich legacy -- could lose out on organising one of the biggest games of the ODI showpiece. "Mumbai's Wankhede and Kolkata's Eden Gardens are two likely venues for the World Cup semi finals. Earlier, Chennai was also in the race but it seems Eden is slightly ahead now," a BCCI source told PTI on Monday."One of the reasons could be the November weather in Chennai where there is always chance of rain." Twelve hosting associations were called in Mumbai on Monday to discuss the details and finalise the venues before Tuesday's official announcement.If...
Read More
IPL 2023: Will Rain Impact Crucial Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants Game In Kolkata? | Cricket News
20May By adminNo Comments
Sports

IPL 2023: Will Rain Impact Crucial Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants Game In Kolkata? | Cricket News

[ad_1] Kolkata Knight Riders face Lucknow Super Giants in a crucial Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 match with the result deciding the fortunes of both sides in the competition. LSG are currently third in the table with 15 points and a win over KKR will guarantee their spot in the playoffs. On the other hand, KKR will have to win the game to reach 14 points and depend on other results and net run rate in order to seal their spot in the top four. While the stakes literally cannot get higher, the match can be affected by rain as the city of Kolkata saw heavy rainfall and lightning on Friday.Ki hocche, Kolkata? pic.twitter.com/KQGZ123KGJ— Lucknow Super Giants (@LucknowIPL) May 19, 2023The prediction for Saturday stated that the Eden Gardens can experience heavy rainfall around 6 PM.However...
Read More