The 40-year-old, who is Bengal’s highest run-scorer in first-class cricket with 10,195 runs, served as minister of state for sports in the Mamata Banerjee-led government. The government completed its 15-year term before the BJP won the latest assembly elections on Monday.
India is on the brink of a record low T20I total, collapsing to 70/9 in their chase against England. Sensational catches and crucial wickets from Josh Tongue and Jofra Archer have put England in a dominant position.
India struggles at 59/5 after 6 overs against England. Key wickets include Axar Patel and Shreyas Iyer, with Jofra Archer taking multiple wickets. India needs 161 runs in 95 balls.
Argentina achieved a stunning 3-2 victory over Egypt at Atlanta Stadium in the FIFA World Cup 2026, scoring three goals in the final 11 minutes to overcome a two-goal deficit and advance to the quarter-finals. Late strikes from Cristian Romero, Lionel Messi, and Enzo Fernández secured the comeback win.
Argentina completed a stunning 3-2 comeback against Egypt in the FIFA World Cup 2026, scoring three goals in the final 11 minutes at Atlanta Stadium. Goals from Romero, Messi, and Fernández secured their quarter-final spot.
India is chasing a target of 202 runs against England in the series opener. England posted 201 runs, with contributions from Jos Buttler, Phil Salt, and Sam Curran. India lost early wickets in their chase, with Jofra Archer and Josh Tongue taking multiple wickets.
England posted a strong total of 201/7 against India in the first T20 of the series. Sam Curran's unbeaten 41 off 24 balls was crucial in propelling the hosts past 200, with Jos Buttler and Phil Salt also contributing significant runs. India, chasing a record score, will rely on their openers Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
