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Bengal Cricket: Nabin Sangha keeping the "Chakdaha" dreams alive

Chakdaha, which is now well renowned as the birthplace of Jhulan Goswami, has clubs like Nabin Sangha which makes tough cricketers.

Sep 29, 2022, 9:50 AM6 min read

Chakdaha, a very small town in Nadia District, West Bengal has been in news recently. The reason for that is obviously the legend who was born here and made it on the world stage; Jhulan Goswami. Moreover, Anushka Sharma starred a biopic on Jhulan, amplified the name "Chakdaha" to a larger scale. But, in the back of everything, the cricket and sport in Chakdaha are getting amplified by one club, Nabin Sangha. Sportz Point went to see the club's progression and noted every bit of their story of fight, grit and toughness for the people to see and acknowledge.

Nabin Sangha is one of the oldest clubs in the Nadia District and has earned a remarkable reputation in the area of sports through its dedication and discipline. Well, let's not go so back to redeem their glory. It was the 2014-15 season when a rookie named Sayan Ghosh emerged from their cricket coaching centre to make a debut for Bengal.

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Not only that, he went on to get bought by IPL franchises like Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Capitals later on. But, why, we are glorifying only one player's journey to showcase a club from a small town? Well, the answer lies in their story.

As you know, every player from here has to take the early morning train to go to Kolkata to make their mark in Kolkata Club Cricket; without which you can not make a name for yourself. But, the interesting fact is that many cricketers from this club have showcased their talents playing for districts and then went on to play for Bengal; which is not the case for players from Kolkata or other bigger cities.

A young kid was seen bowling with a perfect
A young kid was seen bowling with a perfect "follow through" in the nets of Nabin Sangha

Playing for your district or zonal club and doing well is the first step of your cricket career here in smaller towns. And, unfortunately, if you do well in these smaller leagues, no one might know as well. Hence, the journey becomes tougher.

That is when clubs like Nabin Sangha support young talents to keep playing. Yes, just to keep playing. We went to Nabin Sangha's Cricket Camp in the early morning to record their practice and found some interesting things.

Bengal Cricket: Nabin Sangha keeping the
Head coach Narendra Nath Dutta teaches the key aspects of fast bowling to some young kids.

Most of the players (even those who are 18-22), do some odd jobs first to continue their cricket and then come to practice just to make their dreams come true. Narendra Nath Dutta, who once played for Nabin Sangha in the district leagues and tournaments, now runs the cricket camp as the head coach.

Read Also: From Chakdah to Lords: Adios, Jhulan Goswami

In a casual interaction with him, he shared another amusing thing. The senior cricketers who are over thirty and now have kids and families also come to practice and even play local tournaments just out of their love for the game. According to him, this gives a lesson for the young kid on how to remain true to your passion even when you have difficulties in your life. That is why he believes before becoming a great cricketer, one need to become a good human being and that helps as a cricketer.

Rehan Mondal, who last year scored 300 in a local tournament was seen hitting the ball in the nets of Nabin Sangha.
Rehan Mondal, who last year scored 300 in a local tournament was seen hitting the ball in the nets of Nabin Sangha.

Amit Mondal, who also used to play for the club now helps Narendra Nath Dutta as one of his assistants in the coaching centre. Moreover, they now have the guidance of their homegrown Sayan Ghosh who shares his first-class and IPL experience with more than 100 kids who come to practice. Sayan comes to the coaching centre whenever he is at Chakdaha. He fast bowler considers Narendranath Dutta as is teacher and guru.

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Yes, we can go on to talk about all the facilities this camp has or the facility of having the ground to play practice matches throughout the season. But, the main strength of the camp is the resilience and toughness of the young kids of the club. Moreover, young kids from many parts of the district come to practice here which ultimately helps the camp with tougher characters.

Sayan Ghosh, a first-class cricketer discussing some tricks of bowling with head coach Narendra Nath Dutta | Sportz Point
Sayan Ghosh, a first-class cricketer discussing some tricks of bowling with head coach Narendra Nath Dutta.

Some of them have left cricket just to keep up with the flow of life, but some are still smashing balls out of the park. A young left-arm spinner, Deep Biswas who works as a delivery boy in Food Express rolls his arm over to outfox batters in the maidans of Kolkata.

The time I spend at the cricket camp not just saw some young kids learning the game, but learning the way of life. "Leave good balls, and smash when it is in your arch."

A young girl who comes to Nabin Sangha with dreams of her own | Sportz Point
A young girl who comes to Nabin Sangha with dreams of her own.

Another interesting fact is that with the amount of local tournaments they play and win makes the players more game ready. Even the life story of MS Dhoni revealed how the peer pressure of winning in front of close audiences makes the players tougher mentally. Nabin Sangha proudly plays near about every local tournament and even competes against players from bigger cities with their homegrown talents.

Why this story? Because the dream is far away from here. Because the story is tougher from here. Sometimes they just need a pat on the back to continue chasing the dream.

As now Chakdaha has a face named Jhulan Goswami or Sayan Ghosh, it is our duty to show love, affection and support to every player coming from smaller cities and districts. Visit and watch local league games, applaud the efforts and who knows we may have someone as bigger as Jhulan in the coming days.

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Exclusive: Kanishk Seth wants to level up his game to IPL level, remembering the learnings from CSK days

Kanishk Seth, who had a great season with East Bengal this season, wants to level up his game to IPL level at the Bengal Pro T20 League. Kanishk was a part of the CSK squad which won the 2018 IPL.

Jun 13, 2025, 3:52 PM5 min read

Exclusive: Kanishk Seth wants to level up his game to IPL level, remembering the learnings from CSK days - sportzpoint.com

Kanishk Seth, during his U-19 days with Bengal, was seen as a future star. A batchmate of Abhimanyu Easwaran, Ishan Porel, and others, Seth quickly made a name for himself with his left-arm pace bowling.

However, fate had different plans for him. Just before the ICC U-19 World Cup, he suffered an injury, which led to Khaleel Ahmed replacing him. Ahmed later went on to represent India. 

Seth was also on the verge of joining the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) team in 2022, but a registration issue cost him that opportunity. Harshit Rana took his place and subsequently played for India. 

Exclusive: Kanishk Seth wants to level up his game to IPL level, remembering the learnings from CSK days

Throughout his career, Kanishk has encountered several setbacks, some beyond his control and others due to circumstances he could have influenced. In search of stability, he joined Railways for the 2020/21 season, a decision he now considers a mistake. After leaving the Railways and paying a sum of INR 15.75 lakhs, Kanishk has returned to his roots in Bengal.

After a great season with Bengal in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and East Bengal in club cricket, the left-arm pacer allrounder is now looking to go one level up at the Bengal Pro T20 League 2025.

In an exclusive interview with Sportz Point before playing his first match for the Adamas Howrah Warriors, Kanishk reflected on his journey. 

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Return to Bengal from Railways

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He made his T20 debut back in 2015, when he was a rookie in Bengal cricket. Although he had the potential to become one of Bengal's finest players, he had to wait a long time to become a consistent presence on the team.

"I went to the Railways to have some financial security in my life. I feel that was a bad decision, and I should have stayed in Bengal," Kanishk told Sportz Point. 

"Later on, I realised that a kid always had to come to his home to feel better. And, I feel better whenever I play for Bengal. Thanks for C.A.B. the way they took care of me when I wanted to return to Bengal," the left-arm pacer added. 

"I always aimed to return at 200% more than what I was when I left Bengal. I think those years of intensive training really paid off," Kanishk remarked.

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Learnings from CSK

Exclusive: Kanishk Seth wants to level up his game to IPL level, remembering the learnings from CSK days - sportzpoint.com

In 2018, Kanishk was bought by Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Even though he didn't get to play a game, the experience taught him invaluable lessons that he is now applying in his game. "At CSK, multiple international captains were part of one team, offering a unique learning environment. I am grateful for the experiences and memories from my time there."

"It took me 2-3 years to translate those learnings into my gameplay, but I'm finally seeing the results now."

Throughout those years, his former teammates from U-19 cricket have advanced in their careers. Ishan Porel nearly broke into the Indian team, Abhimanyu Easwaran is on the verge of making his Test debut, and Akash Deep has already represented India. Despite this, Kanishk remains unfazed.

"I don't mind my journey being different. Everyone has their path. I feel happiest when someone from my batch achieves success, whether it's playing for India or the IPL. They all deserve it," he said. 

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"IPL teams demand clarity and execution"

Exclusive: Kanishk Seth wants to level up his game to IPL level, remembering the learnings from CSK days - sportzpoint.com

Currently, Kanishk is focused on reaching the next level and helping his team succeed. After attending numerous IPL trials, he has a clearer understanding of what teams look for in a player and is working on those aspects.

"IPL franchises look for clarity. You should have the skill to bowl six consecutive Yorkers if needed, and you must execute effectively over 80% of the time to play at that level," Kanishk explained.

That is when fellow Bengal players like Shahbaz Ahmed, who is one of the key players in the IPL, help him with information. During the Bengal Pro T20 League 2024, Sportz Point noticed how Shahbaz was sharing how Kanishk's slower ball was getting picked easily.

"Shahbaz was saying even at the start of the run-up, he was picking that I was going to bowl a slower ball. I worked on that in the off-season and got Hardik (Pandya), Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Varma out with that slower ball," Kanishk stated. 

Throughout his journey, Kanishk has seen many opportunities slip through his fingers, whether it was playing in the IPL or missing out on the ICC U-19 World Cup. However, he now knows what to do and how to respond to life’s challenges.

With the Adamas Howrah Warriors, Kanishk aims to be a valuable contributor—whether it’s bowling at the start or end of an innings, scoring runs, or taking crucial catches. He is determined to make a mark in the Bengal Pro T20 League. 

"Only winners get noticed in cricket. I want to help the team win. That's it. I hope I will be able to do that," he concluded.

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Exclusive: Advised by Sourav Ganguly, Abishek Porel gets coached by Yuvraj Singh; this is what he learned

Abishek Porel, Bengal and Delhi Capitals wicket-keeper batter, attended a training camp in Delhi led by Yuvraj Singh, following advice from former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly

Jun 13, 2025, 6:14 AM4 min read

Exclusive: Advised by Sourav Ganguly, Abishek Porel gets coached by Yuvraj Singh; this is what he learned | sportzpoint.com

Abishek Porel, the Bengal and Delhi Capitals wicket-keeper, had a decent IPL 2025 with the bat in hand. Just like the 2024 season, he was trusted to bat at the top of the order alongside some of the biggest names in world cricket.

But the season did not turn out the way he would have liked. On most occasions, he got out after getting the start. 

Porel averaged only 25.08, a drop from the 2024 season's 32.70. The main reason for that was him getting out on 30-40 after getting a decent start for his team, Delhi Capitals. And, he knows it hurt his own performance and the team as well. 

That is why Sourav Ganguly wanted the youngster to visit Yuvraj Singh and get some valuable learnings ahead of the Bengal Pro T20 League 2025

Exclusive: Advised by Sourav Ganguly, Abishek Porel gets coached by Yuvraj Singh; this is what he learned - sportzpoint.com
Porel going for a big shot during IPL 2023. Image | BCCI

It was Sourav Ganguly who gave the Bengal wicket-keeper a chance to replace Rishabh Pant in IPL 2023. Porel did his part so well as an impact sub that he went on to play all 14 games for Delhi Capitals next season. Not only that, he was also retained by the franchise ahead of the mega auction.

Yuvraj Singh, one of the greatest white-ball cricketers of Indian cricket, is known for his performances in the 2011 ICC World Cup, where he emerged as the Player of the tournament, despite going through cancer. Not only that, his six sixes in an over in India's victories in the 2007 T20 World Cup are one of the most iconic moments in Indian cricket's history.

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After retiring from international cricket, Yuvraj Singh chose not to pursue a career in commentary. Instead, he decided to help young batters excel at the international level. He began working personally with Punjab cricketers such as Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, Prabhsimran Singh, Ramandeep Singh, and several others.

All of these Punjab batters did exceedingly well after getting trained by Yuvraj. Shubman Gill's career graph went up as he became Indian's latest test captain. Meantime, Abhishek Sharma went on to debut for India T20I format.

Exclusive: Advised by Sourav Ganguly, Abishek Porel gets coached by Yuvraj Singh; this is what he learned - sportzpoint.com
Porel going for a pull shot during IPL 2025. Image | BCCI

After a decent season where Porel feels he could have been better, a session with Yuvraj Singh is what he needed to get everything sorted. The youngster thus went for a camp held by Yuvraj Singh in Delhi, where players like Abhishek Sharma, Abdul Samad, and Prabhsimran Singh were also there.

"Sourav (Ganguly) sir wanted me to visit Yuvraj Singh to learn from one of the greatest batters of Indian cricket. It was all about getting to know how to be ready for the international stage," Porel told Sportz Point in an exclusive interview. 

"We worked on a few basic things, and you know if you stay around a man like Yuvraj Singh, you will get to learn more. I will visit the camp again and will learn more things from him," Porel added. 

Abishek Porel in Bengal Pro T20 League 2025 - sportzpoint.com
Abishek Porel in action in Bengal Pro T20 League 2025. Image | C.A.B. on Facebook

Abishek is leading the Lux Shyam Kolkata Tigers in the Bengal Pro T20 League 2025. In his state's own league, Porel now wants to rectify all of those mistakes he made in IPL 2025 and work on some individual things while leading the team to success. 

"I would love to get through that 30-40 runs zone and score more runs to help the team. That is the goal. Even Sourav (Ganguly) sir also told me that 30-40s are not enough, and I need to score more and look for hundreds," Porel shared. 

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Bengal Pro T20 League 2025: Where can you watch? What is new this season? Every detail you should know

From streaming details to what is new this season in the Bengal Pro T20 League 2025, you will have all your questions regarding the second season of the Bengal Pro T20 League answered.

Jun 10, 2025, 9:24 PM3 min read

Bengal Pro T20 League 2025: Where can you watch? What is new this season? Every detail you should know | sportzpoint.com
Image | C.A.B. on Facebook

Bengal Pro T20 League 2025 is all set to start from 11 June 2025, with an iconic inaugural event at the Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata.

Post the opening act by Sunidhi Chauhan and a few other surprising artists, Sobisco Smashers Malda and Murshidabad Kings, the finalists of the men's edition last season, will take on each other for the opening match of the season at 7 pm IST. 

Bengal Pro T20 League 2025: Where can you watch? What is new this season? Every detail you should know | sportzpoint.com

From 12th June till the league stage ends on 24th June, Eden Gardens will host two matches every day; one from 1 pm IST and another from 7 pm IST.

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The women's edition will kick off from 12 June 2025, at the J.U. Second Campus Ground in Salt Lake, with a double header every day till the group stage. Every women's match will start from 9 am IST and 1.30 pm IST.

This season, the whole Bengal Men's Pro T20 League 2025 will have the Decision Review System (DRS) in full force. Only the Women's final at Eden Gardens will have the DRS in action. 

The final will be played on 28th June at the Eden Gardens, with the Women's final taking place from 1:30 pm IST, while the Men's final will start at 7 pm IST.

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When does the Bengal Pro T20 League 2025 start?

The Men's Bengal Pro T20 League 2025 will start from 11 June 2025, while the Women's Bengal Pro T20 League 2025 will kick off from 12 June 2025.

Which venue will host the Bengal Pro T20 League 2025?

All the men's matches will be played at Eden Gardens with full DRS in action. Meanwhile, the Women's matches will be played at J.U. Second Campus Ground. The final of the men's and women's editions will be played at the Eden Gardens. 

When is the final of the Bengal Pro T20 League 2025?

The Bengal Pro T20 League 2025 final will be played on 28th June 2025 at the Eden Gardens. The women's final will start at 1.30 pm IST, while the men's final will start at 7 pm IST. 

Where can I watch the Bengal Pro T20 League 2025?

The fans can watch the Bengal Pro T20 League and Bengal Women's Pro T20 League 2025 LIVE on Fancode with a paid subscription. Star Sports 3 will broadcast every match LIVE on Indian television.

Will there be DRS in the Bengal Pro T20 League 2025?

DRS will be in full action during the men's matches at Eden Gardens. The women's final at the Eden Gardens will have DRS in action.

Who will perform at the Bengal Pro T20 League's opening ceremony?

Indian music star Sunidhi Chauhan will perform at the Bengal Pro T20 League's opening ceremony at the Eden Gardens. The opening ceremony will start at 5 pm IST.

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Outstation Players in Bengal Pro T20 League: Why It’s Unethical & Illegal

In the latest episode of "Cricket Talks Without Fancy Edits", uncover the controversy surrounding the Bengal Pro T20 League! In this video, we dive into why including outstation players as Bengal players is both unethical and illegal.

May 25, 2025, 3:27 PM1 min read

The Bengal Pro T20 League, a premier domestic cricket competition in West Bengal, is meant to be a stage for local talent to shine. Launched to nurture and showcase Bengal’s cricketers, the league has been a source of pride for the state’s cricket fans.

However, the recently concluded Season 2 draft has sparked a firestorm of controversy. Reports have surfaced that outstation players—those not originally from West Bengal—are being registered as Bengal players, allegedly through falsified documentation.

This practice has raised serious ethical and legal questions, with fans and critics alike accusing the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) and franchise teams of undermining the spirit of the league. Today, we dive into why this is not just unfair but potentially illegal, and what it means for the future of Bengal cricket.

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India U19 squad for England tour: Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Ayush Mhatre and Bengal's Yudhajit Guha in the squad

IPL stars Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Ayush Mahtre have been named in the India U19 squad for the upcoming England tour, along with Bengal pacer Yudhajit Guha. Mahtre has been named the captain of the side.

May 22, 2025, 7:28 AM2 min read

India U19 squad for England tour: Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Ayush Mhatre and Bengal's Yudhajit Guha in the squad | sportzpoint.com

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the India U19 (men's) squad for the upcoming England tour, scheduled from June 24 to July 23, 2025.

This tour will have a 50-over warm-up match, followed by a five-match Youth One-Day series and two Multi-Day matches against England U19.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who has already made his name as the youngest ever centurion in IPL history at just 14 years of age, has been picked for the tour. Another IPL star, Ayush Mahtre, who has impressed with his striking abilities for Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2025, has been made the captain of the squad.

Abhigyan Kundu will be Mahtre's deputy for the whole tour. 

Bengal pacer Yudhajit Guha has been named in the squad as well. Guha had earlier featured for the India U19 team in the U-19 Asia Cup as well. 

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India U19 squad for the England tour

India U19 Squad: Ayush Mhatre (Captain), Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Vihaan Malhotra, Maulyarajsinh Chavda, Rahul Kumar, Abhigyan Kundu (Vice-Captain & WK), Harvansh Singh (WK), R S Ambrish, Kanishk Chouhan, Khilan Patel, Henil Patel, Yudhajit Guha, Pranav Raghavendra, Mohammed Enaan, Aditya Rana, Anmoljeet Singh

Standby Players: Naman Pushpak, D Deepesh, Vedant Trivedi, Vikalp Tiwari, Alankrith Rapole (WK)

Full Schedule of the tour

 No.

Date (From)

Date (To)

Match

Venue

1

Tue

24-Jun

 

 

50-over Warm-Up

Loughborough University

2

Fri

27-Jun

 

 

1st One Day

Hove

3

Mon

30-Jun

 

 

2nd One Day

Northampton

4

Wed

02-Jul

 

 

3rd One Day

Northampton

5

Sat

05-Jul

 

 

4th One Day

Worcester

6

Mon

07-Jul

 

 

5th One Day

Worcester

7

Sat

12-Jul

Tue

15-Jul

1st Multi Day

Beckenham

8

Sun

20-Jul

Wed

23-Jul

2nd Multi Day

Chelmsford

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