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Mumbai City vs East Bengal ISL 2024-25 Highlights: East Bengal and Mumbai share points via goalless draw despite chances for both teams

Read the highlights of the Mumbai City vs East Bengal match in ISL 2024-25. East Bengal and Mumbai City FC shared a point each as the match ended in a goalless draw.

Jan 31, 2025, 4:04 PM1 min read

Mumbai City vs East Bengal LIVE updates, ISL 2024-25 scores, news and commentary: Diamantakos with a chance in the first half | Sportz Point

Hello and welcome everyone to another live coverage of Indian Super League 2024-25. Tonight, we will keep you updated with Mumbai City vs East Bengal LIVE Updates, set to be played at Mumbai Football Arena in Mumbai.

East Bengal are struggling at number eleven on the points table with only 17 points. Meantime the Islanders are at number six at the moment on the points table and they will look to enter the top four with a win at their home against the Ultras.

Both East Bengal and Mumbai have won their last matches in the ISL, and we can expect an exciting match in Mumbai.

This is Koushik Biswas, who will bring you all the LIVE updates of the match. So, sit back and relax and enjoy the coverage.

LIVE Updates

Jan 31, 2025, 4:01 PM

Final Verdict

East Bengal had their chances and Diamantakos could not take it. Mumbai also had a few chances in the second half via Vikram Pratap Singh. 

Both teams now have to be satisfied with 1 point. 

I hope you enjoyed the coverage. 

This was Koushik Biswas with all the updates for you. Good night and see you in our next LIVE coverage. 

Jan 31, 2025, 3:59 PM

Points table after the match

Indian Super League Standings

# Club Played Won Draw Lost GF GA GD Points Form
1 Mohun Bagan Super Giant 18 12 4 2 32 14 18 40 W D D W W
2 FC Goa 17 9 6 2 32 20 12 33 W W D D W
3 Jamshedpur FC 17 10 1 6 27 28 -1 31 W L D W W
4 NorthEast United FC 18 7 7 4 35 23 12 28 W D D D D
5 Bengaluru FC 18 8 4 6 31 25 6 28 L L D L L
6 Mumbai City FC 18 7 7 4 22 22 0 28 D W D L W
7 Odisha FC 17 6 6 5 34 28 6 24 W L D L D
8 Kerala Blasters FC 19 7 3 9 30 30 0 24 W L D W W
9 Punjab FC 16 6 2 8 23 23 0 20 L D D L L
10 East Bengal FC 18 5 3 10 18 23 -5 18 D W L L L
11 Chennaiyin FC 19 4 6 9 24 32 -8 18 L L D D D
12 Hyderabad FC 18 3 4 11 16 37 -21 13 L W D D L
13 Mohammedan SC 17 2 5 10 8 27 -19 11 L D W D D

 

Jan 31, 2025, 3:56 PM

Full time | MCFC 0-0 EBFC

No goals from either teams despite chances for both teams. 

Diamantakos with a few chances and hit the post twice. Gill made a few changes to deny Mumbai a goal. 

Mahesh wins the player of the match award.

Jan 31, 2025, 3:53 PM

90+4' | Change for Mumbai

Noufal replaces Chhangte

Jan 31, 2025, 3:50 PM

5 minutes added

5 minutes added to the full time.

Jan 31, 2025, 3:48 PM

88' | Yellow card

Yellow card for Vikram Pratap for fouling Gill. He will miss the next match as well.

Jan 31, 2025, 3:44 PM

85' | Change for East Bengal

Vishnu is replaced by Sayan.

Jan 31, 2025, 3:43 PM

83' | Save from Gill

Valpuia's shot bounce in front of Gill and he dived to his right to make the save.

Jan 31, 2025, 3:41 PM

81' | Save from Gill

Crucial save from Gill. 

Yoell Van Nieff made a quick turn and his effort went in between Nunga's leg. 

Top class save from Gill to deny the goal.

 

Jan 31, 2025, 3:39 PM

That rescue from Nunga

Jan 31, 2025, 3:39 PM

79' | Change for East Bengal

Provat Lakra replaces Nandha Kumar

Jan 31, 2025, 3:37 PM

77' | Yellow card

Yellow card for Celis.

Jan 31, 2025, 3:36 PM

76' | Diamantakos hits the post

Mumbai City vs East Bengal ISL 2024-25 Highlights: Dimitrios Diamantakos hit the post twice in the match | sportzpoint.com

Mahesh with a lobbed ball from left and Diamnatakos with another header that hits the post.

Unlucky for him and East Bengal. 

Jan 31, 2025, 3:35 PM

75' | Yellow card

Yellow card for Chhangte

Jan 31, 2025, 3:33 PM

73' | Handball from Nandha

Insane from Nandha Kumar. 

What was he trying to do there?

At the edge of the box, he handled the ball and he gets the yellow card. 

Jan 31, 2025, 3:29 PM

69' | Vikram Partap with a great run

Top class effort from Vikram Pratap to make a quick run, beating Nandha Kumar and then make an entry into the box. However, no one was there to accept his cross.

Jan 31, 2025, 3:28 PM

69' | Change for East Bengal

David is replaced by Zo.

Jan 31, 2025, 3:27 PM

67' | Vikram with a chance

Vikram takes a chance from the edge of the box and goes for a shot with his left foot.

Gill with an easy save. 

Jan 31, 2025, 3:24 PM

64' | Nunga with a block

Nunga rescues East Bengal as Vikram dunk the ball over an incoming Gill. Nunga came from behind to make the interception.

Jan 31, 2025, 3:23 PM

63' | Double change for Mumbai

Double change for Mumbai. 

Yoell Van Nieff replaces Bipin Singh. Krouma is replaced by Jorge Ortiz.

Jan 31, 2025, 3:20 PM

61' | Good from Vikram

Good from Vikram Pratap, who sent in a good cross from right. But, it went straight to Gill.

Jan 31, 2025, 3:19 PM

59' | Chance again for East Bengal

Good ball from Celis, across the box, but it was always curving away from Diamantakos inside the box.

Chance for the away team.

Jan 31, 2025, 3:15 PM

55' | Lobbed ball from David

David won the ball back at the halfway mark. He tried for a lobbed ball for Diamantakos. 

But, it was a bit long for him.

Jan 31, 2025, 3:13 PM

53' | Brandon takes a chance

Toral played it out wide to Brandon. Barndon looked for Bipin, but he was covered by Souvick. 

So, he decided to take the shot. But, it was not on target.

Jan 31, 2025, 3:09 PM

49' | Huge miss from Vikram

Toral to Chhangte out in the wide and Chhangte lobbed the ball across to Bipin head down the ball. 

The ball hit Vikram and eventually it was a goal kick for East Bengal. 

Jan 31, 2025, 3:07 PM

47' | Early corner for East Bengal

Through ball for Nandha Kumar, who passed the ball to Vishnu. 

Vinshu wanted to go past Bipin and won the corner for them.

Jan 31, 2025, 3:05 PM

46' | Second half starts

Second half starts.

Jan 31, 2025, 2:51 PM

First half | MCFC 0-0 EBFC

No goals in the first half.

East Bengal looked the better side but without any result to show for them.

A few saves from Lachenpa, a miss from Diamantakos and then he hit the post right before the half-time.

Lot more action to come. Surely Mumbai need to do better. 

Jan 31, 2025, 2:47 PM

45+2' | Diamantakos hits the post

Mumbai City vs East Bengal LIVE updates, ISL 2024-25 scores, news and commentary: Diamantakos with a chance in the first half | Sportz Point

What a shot by Diamantakos! 

He did everything to make a quick turn and attack the near post. 

Lachenpa was beaten and the ball hit the post. 

Jan 31, 2025, 2:46 PM

45' | Three minutes added

Three minutes added to the first half. 

Jan 31, 2025, 2:46 PM

44' | Chance of the day for Diamantakos

Top class run from Vishnu and then came a pin point accurate cross from right by him.

Diamantakos went for a header and could not find the back of the net. The ball touched his hand as well. 

He gets a yellow card too. 

Jan 31, 2025, 2:43 PM

43' | Chance for Mumbai

Mumbai City vs East Bengal LIVE updates, ISL 2024-25 scores, news and commentary - Bipin Singh in action | Sportz Point

Chhangte moved to left win and made a solid run before sending a cross for Bipin. But, Bipin could not control the cross and it went for a goal-kick.

Jan 31, 2025, 2:42 PM

42' | Yellow card

Yellow card for Souvick for a foul on Chhangte. He will miss the next match.

Jan 31, 2025, 2:41 PM

41' | Nandha with a solo run

Nandha makes a solo run inside the Mumbai box. But, he was not able to get the final touch. It goes for a goal-kick.

Jan 31, 2025, 2:40 PM

Meantime, Vishnu won the GOTW award

Jan 31, 2025, 2:37 PM

37' | Toral is injured

Toral tried to lob the ball over Yuste after chest trapping the long ball. He gets an elbow from Yuste. 

Free-kick for Mumbai. 

Jan 31, 2025, 2:35 PM

34' | Barondon's shot goes over the goal

Toral and Bipin played among themselves at the edge of the box before Toral found Brandon with a pass. 

However, Barndon could not be on target as the bounce did not help him to get the shot perfectly. 

Jan 31, 2025, 2:33 PM

That double save from Lachenpa

Jan 31, 2025, 2:30 PM

30' | Vishnu with a chance

East Bengal are doing well to press high and push Mumbai defenders make a mistake. One of those mistakes led Vishnu make a solo run inside the box.

However, he was not able to take the shot. 

Jan 31, 2025, 2:26 PM

26' | Lachenpa comes out again

Lobbed ball for Diamantakos to go inside the box. But, Lachenpa was sharp enough to come out and head the ball out of danger. 

Jan 31, 2025, 2:25 PM

24' | Celis with another shot

Celis tries his chance to go solo and then take a shot from 30 yards. It is deflected away for a corner. 

He could have looked to his left and pass it to Diamantakos.

Jan 31, 2025, 2:24 PM

23' | Ouuuuu.. Mehtab

Vishnu's cross from right was not negotiated well by Mehtab. It could have gone anywhere. 

It goes for a corner but Diamantakos wasted the chance with a long corner. 

Jan 31, 2025, 2:23 PM

22' | Valpuia takes a chance with a volley

Bipin Singh's cross was deflected away by Yuste which fell onto the feet of Valpuia, who went for a volley. 

Jan 31, 2025, 2:21 PM

20' | Nearly an own goal from Tiri

Nishu Kumar's cross was nearly deflected inside the goal by Tiri. Croner for East Bengal. 

Jan 31, 2025, 2:19 PM

18' | Great tackle from Valpuia

Excellent from the Indian defender as Celis was running inside the box with the ball. 

Top notch tackle to win the ball back for Mumbai.

Jan 31, 2025, 2:18 PM

17' | Waste from Celis

Do not know what he was trying there. A long corner from Celis which crossed the byline on the other side of the field. 

Jan 31, 2025, 2:17 PM

15' | Vishnu goes for the goal

Vishnu from the right tries a spectacular left-footed shot. But, he was not on target.  

Jan 31, 2025, 2:14 PM

13' | Double save from Lachenpa

Double save from Lachenpa as Mahesh's whipped cross found Nandha on the right. Nandha's shot was saved by a diving Lachenpa.

Jan 31, 2025, 2:12 PM

11' | Save from Lachenpa

Short free-kick converted into a one-two pass between Mahesh and Celis. 

The final shot from Mahesh towards the far post was saved by Lachenpa.

Jan 31, 2025, 2:09 PM

9' | Diamantakos is offside

Nishu Kumar did well there to win the ball back and play a through ball for Diamantakos. 

However, the striker was offside by a centimeter, there. 

Jan 31, 2025, 2:08 PM

8' | Yuste with a interception

Bipin Singh with a cross from left for Vikram to tap in middle. However, Yuste came in between to stop that.

Jan 31, 2025, 2:07 PM

6' | Celis goes deep to chase the ball

Celis did well to chase the ball as Lachenpa tried to be cheeky with his pass. He nearly got a touch to the ball as the ball went over the line.

Jan 31, 2025, 2:06 PM

6' | Change for Mumbai

Forced change for Mumbai as Vikram Pratap Singh replaces Karelis.

Jan 31, 2025, 2:05 PM

4' | Karelis is injured

 Karelis is injured and down on the ground. 

I do not believe he will be able to continue. 

Jan 31, 2025, 2:04 PM

2' | Celis with a shot on target

Celis takes a chance from a long range. However, it is an easy grab for Lachenpa. 

Jan 31, 2025, 2:02 PM

Kick-off!

Kick-off in Mumbai as fans sing Vande Mataram! 

Mumbai in their sky-blue and East Bengal in their red and gold.

Jan 31, 2025, 1:49 PM

Warmups done!

Jan 31, 2025, 1:48 PM

Ultars in Mumbai

Jan 31, 2025, 1:21 PM

Lineups | East Bengal

Starting XI: Lalchungnunga, Richard Enrique Celis Sanchez, Diamantakos Dimitrios, Nandha Kumar, Prabhsukhan Singh Gill, David Lalhlansanga, Nishu Kumar, Souvik Chakrabarti, Naorem Mahesh Singh, Hector Yuste Canton, P V Vishnu

Subs: Provat Lakra, Debjit Majumder, Aditya Patra, Jesin TK Thonikkara, Aman CK, Suman Dey, Sayan Banerjee, Chaku Mandi, Mark Zothanpuia

Jan 31, 2025, 1:20 PM

Lineups | Mumbai City FC

Starting XI: Phurba Tempa Lachenpa, Hmingthanmawia, Jose Luis Espinosa Arroyo, Mehtab Singh, Lallianzuala Chhangte, Nikolaos Karelis, Brandon Fernandes, Thaer Krouma, Jon Miquel Toral Harper, Nathan Asher Rodrigues, Th Bipin Singh

Subs: Vikram Partap Singh, Yoell Van Nieff, Jorge Ortiz Mendoza, Franklin Robin Nazareth, Jayesh Dilip Rane, Ahan Prakash, Prabir Das, Sahil Panwar, Noufal P.N.

Jan 31, 2025, 10:57 AM

MCFC vs EBFC: Head-to-head Stats

Matches Played Mumbai City FC Wins East Bengal FC Wins Draws
9 6 2 1

 

Jan 31, 2025, 10:53 AM

Tonight's Venue | Mumbai Football Arena

Mumbai Football Arena | sportzpoint.com

Jan 31, 2025, 10:52 AM

Streaming Deatils

Indian football fans can watch the match LIVE on Sports 18 TV Channel and Jio Cinema App and Website for free.

Jan 31, 2025, 10:52 AM

Match details

Match: Mumbai City FC vs East Bengal FC

Tournament: Indian Super League 2024-25

Date: 31st January 2025

Time: 7.30 pm IST

Venue: Mumbai Football Arena

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Manolo Márquez announces 28-member Indian football team travelling squad for Thailand friendly

Manolo Márquez announces 28-member Indian football team travelling squad for Thailand friendly. Get the full list and updates of this key preparatory match for the AFC Asian Cup qualifiers.

May 28, 2025, 8:47 AM2 min read

Manolo Márquez announces 28-member Indian football team travelling squad for Thailand friendly

Head coach Manolo Márquez announces 28-member Blue Tigers travelling squad for Thailand friendly on May 28, 2025. All the 28 players, who are currently a part of the ongoing camp in Kolkata, will travel to Thailand for the FIFA friendly for the June 4 fixture.

With a crucial AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers Final Round on the horizon, the Indian Men's National Football Team is gearing up for a significant test. The squad will leave for Thailand on Wednesday evening for their friendly on June 4, at the Thammasat Stadium in Pathum Thani at 18:00 IST.

Subsequently, the team will depart for Hong Kong on the next day (June 5) for the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers Final Round fixture.

Kolkata: The Blue Tigers' pre-Thailand training hub

Manolo Márquez announces 28-member Blue Tigers travelling squad for Thailand friendly | sportzpoint.com
Sunil Chhetri along with the other squad members in Day 2 of training camp in Kolkata. Image | Facebook

The Blue Tigers' intensive training camp kicked off in Kolkata on May 19. The men in Blue underwent six full days of structured training and gym sessions. These were focused on refining patterns, defensive organisation, attacking transitions, and all other crucial elements for the gameplay.

A highlight of the camp was the inclusion of two practice matches:

  • On May 26, the Blue Tigers faced Santosh Trophy Champions Bengal, securing a 2-1 victory. (goal scorers: Brandon Fernandes and Ashique Kuruniyan)
  • On May 27, they faced North 24 Parganas, securing a 3-0 victory. (goal scorers: Sunil Chhetri, Chinglensana Singh Konsham and Udanta Singh Kumam)

Blue Tigers’ 28-member squad for the FIFA Friendly against Thailand

Goalkeepers: Hrithik Tiwari, Vishal Kaith, Gurmeet Singh, Amrinder Singh.

Defenders: Naorem Roshan Singh, Rahul Bheke, Chinglensana Singh Konsham, Anwar Ali, Boris Singh Thangjam, Sandesh Jhingan, Asish Rai, Subhasish Bose, Mehtab Singh, Abhishek Singh Tekcham.

Midfielders: Suresh Singh Wangjam, Mahesh Singh Naorem, Ayush Dev Chhetri, Udanta Singh Kumam, Lalengmawia Ralte, Liston Colaco, Ashique Kuruniyan, Brandon Fernandes, Nikhil Prabhu.

Forwards: Sunil Chhetri, Edmund Lalrindika, Manvir Singh, Suhail Ahmad Bhat, Lallianzuala Chhangte.

Head Coach: Manolo Márquez

Assistant Coach: Mahesh Gawali

Assistant Coach: Benito Montalvo

Goalkeeper Coach: Marc Gamon

Strength and Conditioning Coach: José Carlos Barroso

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Indian Football: Rahul KP creates history, signs for West Ham United

Rahul KP, the Indian winger, will play for English Premier League club West Ham United in The Soccer Tournament (TST), an elite 7 v 7 football competition featuring 48 teams from across the globe.

May 24, 2025, 6:20 AM2 min read

Indian Football: Rahul KP creates history, signs for West Ham United | sportzpoint.com

In a groundbreaking moment for Indian football, Rahul KP, the dynamic winger of Odisha FC, has been extended a prestigious invitation to represent English Premier League powerhouse West Ham United in the highly anticipated summer edition of The Soccer Tournament (TST), an elite 7 v 7 football competition featuring 48 teams from across the globe.

This is the first time in Indian football history that an Indian player will represent a top-division English Premier League club men’s team. This is a monumental achievement not only for Rahul's burgeoning career and Odisha FC but also for the continued growth and recognition of the state of Odisha and Indian football on the international stage.

The tournament is scheduled to take place from June 4 to June 9, 2025, in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States. The tournament boasts a diverse international roster, with participating teams and players hailing from countries including the United Kingdom, Spain, Switzerland, Brazil, Mexico, Nigeria, and India. The star-studded event will notably feature teams led by legendary footballers such as Luis Nani, Sergio Agüero, and Hope Solo.

Rahul KP will join a distinguished West Ham United squad that includes notable personalities like actor Hero Fiennes Tiffin, former Argentina international Mauro Zárate, and several professional athletes who have represented the United States in the World Indoor Football Cup.

The three group stage games featuring West Ham United will be broadcast live on YouTube channels. Additionally, these matches will be televised live on ESPN.

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AIFF Awards 2025: Subhasish Bose and Soumya Guguloth Shine as Top Players

Subhasish Bose and Soumya Guguloth won the Best Men's and Women's Player of the Year Awards, respectively, in the recently concluded AIFF Awards 2025. Here are all the winners this season.

May 2, 2025, 5:13 PM3 min read

AIFF Awards 2025: Subhasish Bose and Soumya Guguloth Shine as Top Players | sportzpoint.com

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) celebrated the best of Indian football at the AIFF Awards 2025, held today in Bhubaneswar, honouring outstanding players, coaches, referees, and member associations for their contributions during the 2024-25 season.

AIFF Awards 2025: Subhasish Bose and Soumya Guguloth Shine as Top Players | sportzpoint.com
Subhasish Bose recieving the Best Men's Footballer of the Year Award. Image | AIFF
AIFF Awards 2025: Subhasish Bose and Soumya Guguloth Shine as Top Players | sportzpoint.com
Soumya Guguloth won the Women's Footballer of the Year Award. Image | AIFF

The ceremony highlighted the growing competitiveness of Indian football, with Mohun Bagan SG’s Subhasish Bose and East Bengal FC’s Soumya Guguloth crowned Men’s and Women’s Player of the Year, respectively. 

AIFF Awards 2025 Winners

Individual Awards

  • Men's Player of the Year: Subhasish Bose (Mohun Bagan SG, Defender)
    • Recognised for his leadership as captain and stellar performances for Mohun Bagan SG as the mariners became the first team to defend the ISL Shield, along with reclaiming the ISL Cup. Bose kept 13 clean sheets as a defender and scored 6 goals as well. 
  • Women's Player of the Year: Soumya Guguloth (East Bengal FC, Forward)
    • Honoured as the top Indian scorer in the Indian Women’s League (IWL) and a key player for the Blue Tigresses. She helped East Bengal FC win the IWL 2024-25 title.
  • Men's Goalkeeper of the Year: Vishal Kaith (Mohun Bagan SG)
    • Awarded for holding the record for the most clean sheets in Indian Super League (ISL) history. Kaith had a record 15 clean sheets in ISL 2024-25 and conceded only 19 goals across 26 appearances
  • Most Promising Men's Player of the Year: Brison Fernandes (Midfielder)
    • Noted for his midfield mastery and potential as a rising star.
  • Most Promising Women's Player of the Year: Neha (Haryana, Winger)
    • Recognised for her performances, including 2 goals in the SAFF U19 Women’s Championship and 3 goals in the Senior Women’s National Championship.
  • Men's Coach of the Year: Khalid Jamil (Jamshedpur FC)
    • Won for the second consecutive year for leading Jamshedpur FC to the Kalinga Super Cup semifinals.
  • Women's Coach of the Year: Sujata Kar (Sreebhumi FC)
    • Awarded for guiding newly-promoted Sreebhumi FC to a third-place finish in the IWL.
  • Male Referee of the Year: Venkatesh R
    • Acknowledged for consistent officiating on the pitch.
  • Female Referee of the Year: Tekcham Ranjita Devi
    • Recognised for her officiating excellence.
  • Male Referee of the Year: Venkatesh R
  • Male Assistant Referee of the Year: Vairamuthu P

Member Association (MA) Awards

  • Most Successful MA (Club Competitions): Indian Football Association (West Bengal)
    • For dominance in men’s competitions, Mohun Bagan and East Bengal winning major titles.
  • Most Successful MA (NFC Competitions): All Manipur Football Association
    • Recognised for success in the National Football Championships.
  • Best MA for Supporting Women’s Football: Punjab Football Association
    • Honoured for contributions to women’s football development.
  • Best MA for Hosting Most AIFF Competitions: Football Association of Odisha and Goa Football Association
    • For hosting numerous AIFF events.
  • MA with Most Player Registrations (Men’s): Kerala Football Association
    • For the highest number of male player registrations.
  • MA with Most Player Registrations (Women’s): Western India Football Association (Maharashtra)
    • For leading in female player registrations.
  • Special Award for MA Launching New Projects: Gujarat State Football Association
    • For innovative football initiatives.
  • MA with Most Grassroots Activities: Gujarat State Football Association
    • For extensive grassroots programs.
  • MA with Most Youth Tournaments Conducted: Karnataka State Football Association
    • For organising numerous youth tournaments.
  • MA with Most Coaching Courses: Punjab Football Association
    • For conducting the most coaching courses.
  • MA with Most Refereeing Courses: Gujarat State Football Association
    • For leading in referee training programs.
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Bengal Cricket Exclusive: "If 100 does not work, I will score 150," Sandipan Das doesn't want to leave any stone unturned

Sandipan Das has been one of the most successful players in Kolkata Club Cricket in the last 7-8 years. However, despite performing well, he has not played a single game for Bengal since 2015.

May 1, 2025, 2:48 PM5 min read

Bengal Cricket Exclusive: "If 100 does not work, I will score 150," Sandipan Das doesn't want to leave any stone unturned | sportzpoint.com

Whether with Bhowanipur Club or East Bengal, Sandipan Das has consistently helped his teams win trophies. After achieving numerous victories, including a treble last year with Bhowanipur, the former ICC U-19 World Cup winner is now on the brink of delivering East Bengal's first league trophy in a decade.

Following his man-of-the-match performance in the semi-final against arch-rivals Mohun Bagan, Sandipan Das shared his thoughts in an exclusive interview with Sportz Point. 

"The winning mentally is there since childhood"

Bengal Cricket Exclusive: "If 100 does not work, I will score 150," Sandipan Das doesn't want to leave any stone unturned | sportzpoint.com
Image | C.A.B.

For Sandipan, playing in the final of a championship or winning it is not new; he has been securing trophies since his U-13 days. The Bengal all-rounder attributes his winning mentality to his childhood coach, Debesh Chakraborty, who instilled this mindset in him from an early age.

“I have been winning trophies since childhood. Whether it was the Ambar Roy tournament in U-13s or any other competition, I've always been part of champion teams. Thanks to Debesh Sir, who took me to play in those tournaments, the winning mentality has stayed with me throughout my career,” Sandipan Das told Sportz Point.

Read Also | Bengal Ranji Team in Last Three Seasons: 13 opening combinations, 22 debutants and many more numbers

"If 100 is not enough, I need to score 150"

Bengal Cricket Exclusive: "If 100 does not work, I will score 150," Sandipan Das doesn't want to leave any stone unturned | sportzpoint.com
Image | C.A.B.

After contributing to India's victory in the ICC U-19 World Cup under Unmukt Chand in 2012, Sandipan was fast-tracked into the Bengal team. Just a month after the World Cup, he made his List A debut, followed by his First-Class and T20 debuts.

However, despite showing promise, he struggled to make a significant impact for Bengal and has not played a single game since January 2015. Although he has excelled in the club format and helped his teams win titles nearly every season, Sandipan found himself out of the state team.

"It has been a long time since I played for Bengal. But I do not want to blame anyone for that. I believe I should score 150 if 100 is not enough. That has been my motive. I want to improve every day as a cricketer and leave the rest to God," Sandipan expressed.

"This attitude has also helped me win for my teams. If I think 100 is enough, I might become complacent and get out. Or if I feel that taking just two wickets suffices, I might bowl a loose over. There is no room for complacency in cricket," he added.

Bengal Cricket Exclusive: "If 100 does not work, I will score 150," Sandipan Das doesn't want to leave any stone unturned | sportzpoint.com
Sandipan after his ton vs Mohun Bagan in the semi-final. Image | C.A.B.

A perfect example of this mindset occurred during Sandipan's innings for East Bengal against Mohun Bagan in the C.A.B. First Division Championship semi-final. The match was evenly poised after the first day, and one mistake from Sandipan could have tipped the scales in favor of Mohun Bagan.

At the start of Day 2, Sandipan believed they could reach 450 runs. However, after losing partners, he decided to focus on taking the game deep, even if it meant not scoring a century. Eventually, East Bengal finished with 408 runs, and Sandipan remained unbeaten on 108.

Read Also | Batting, bowling & captaincy - Sandipan Das is ready for a rebirth at the first-class level | Bengal Cricket Exclusive

Monayem+Sandipan = Success in Kolkata Club Cricket

Bengal Cricket Exclusive: "If 100 does not work, I will score 150," Sandipan Das doesn't want to leave any stone unturned | sportzpoint.com
Sandipan Das with current East Bengal coach Abdul Monayem. Image collected from Facebook

Such patience and attitude of Sandipan did not develop overnight; they are the result of years of practice, dedication, and guidance from his coaches. In addition to his childhood coach, Abdul Monayem has been a constant support for Sandipan for over a decade.

Monayem is one of the most successful coaches in Kolkata club cricket, who led Bhowanipur Club to three league titles in recent years. Sandipan thrived under Monayem’s guidance, which not only helped him grow as a cricketer but also as a captain of the team.

Currently the coach of East Bengal, Monayem brought Sandipan to join the team this year, aiming for more trophies together. The success in the P. Sen Trophy and reaching the league final after nearly a decade is a testament to their strong camaraderie.

"He (Abdul Monayem) is like a mentor to me. I have been playing under him for more than ten years now. He knows me very well, and I understand his expectations. Sometimes he is like a big brother; other times, he is a friend with a supportive hand on my shoulder. This relationship has allowed him to bring out the best in the players," Sandipan shared.

"Players like Abhishek Das, Agniv Pan, and many others have been together for many years now. This group, under Abdul (Monayem) Sir, has consistently achieved great things because he understands each player, and as a team, we strive to do our best," Sandipan added.

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"I enjoy being around the young kids"

In addition to being one of the top batting all-rounders in Bengal, Sandipan runs a coaching center. This initiative allows him to switch his focus from his own cricketing career and share his knowledge with the next generation.

"I believe this brings out a different side of me. Working with kids and teaching them the basics of cricket is something I love. I truly enjoy being with them," Sandipan stated.

"During my childhood, I did not have access to many facilities here in Jagaddal, so I try to give them as much as I can and share my knowledge," he concluded.

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Bengal Cricket Exclusive: Underrated, Calm and Matured Shreyan Chakraborty doing his job for East Bengal silently

Shreyan Chakraborty has been performing under pressure situations with both bat and ball for East Bengal in the last two seasons. The left-arm spinner hopes to gift trophies to the East Bengal fans.

Apr 29, 2025, 8:44 AM6 min read

Bengal Cricket Exclusive: Underrated, Calm and Matured Shreyan Chakraborty doing his job for East Bengal silently | sportzpoint.com

Shreyan Chakraborty has been one of the most underrated players in Bengal cricket in the last few seasons. The left-arm spinner has silently performed well for East Bengal in the last two seasons and bailed out the Red and Gold brigade from tough situations with bat and ball in hand. 

After helping East Bengal qualify for the C.A.B. First Division Championship final after nearly 10 years, with his 67/4 and 30 (64), Shreyan shared his thoughts with Sportz Point in an exclusive interview. 

Underated? Does it even matter?

Bengal Cricket Exclusive: Underrated, Calm and Matured Shreyan Chakraborty doing his job for East Bengal silently | sportzpoint.com
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I have already called him underrated at the start of this interview. But does he believe he is underrated? If yes, does he enjoy that tag? 

Well, for Shreyan, it is all about getting the job done. Be it taking the main wicket of the opponent's batting lineup, scoring crucial 40-50 runs or more with the bat in the lower order when the chips are down, or breaking an important partnership, like he did in the Kolkata derby against Mohun Bagan, Shreyan just wants to help East Bengal win. 

But, he knows that at this age of modern cricket, even with the kind of performances he has delivered in the last two seasons, it is time that he breaks the underrated tag.

"Firstly, when you just want to do well for your team, it does not matter whether you are underrated or not. But, yes, when you perform and give your best day in and day out for your team, you obviously love it when people appreciate you and love you. It boosts you as an athlete," Shreyan told Sportz Point. 

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"I have matured now as a cricketer"

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Shreyan last played for Bengal in his debut season in 2020, and later, he got COVID, which ruled him out of the team. Since then, he has not been able to break the doors of Bengal cricket even with great performances. That is why Shreyan feels that if he had the limelight on him, it might have been easier for him to get that call back to Bengal cricket again. 

"When you have the limelight on you, you get closer to the Bengal team. That is why you perform and give your 200% each day. Everyone wants to play at the highest level and do well there," Shreyan shared.

Shreyan feels he was fortunate enough to represent Bengal at the first-class level in 2020. But he feels that he did not do justice to his talent at that time in the red ball format. However, with age, more games and, most importantly, trophies, Shryean feels he is at his best in terms of maturity and skill to represent Bengal again. 

That is why he calls out to Cricket to give him another chance to play at the highest level. 

"I am fortunate that I got the chance to don that Bengal jersey in 2020. But, be it white ball or red ball, I feel I have matured now as a cricketer and at my best shape to represent Bengal again. I still hope that the team management is looking at my performances and will give me another chance to play for the state," Shreyan expressed.

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"It is all about winning games for your teams"

Bengal Cricket Exclusive: Underrated, Calm and Matured Shreyan Chakraborty doing his job for East Bengal silently | sportzpoint.com
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Even though he has this constant thought of playing for Bengal again, whenever he plays for big clubs like East Bengal, the goal is entirely different for him. According to Shreyan, these big clubs want and expect trophies. To win trophies, you need to win the big moments and do well in pressure situations. That is what he focuses on during his training and match days. 

"When you play for big clubs like East Bengal, there is no chance you think about something other than helping the team to win. That's it. The focus remains on winning big moments, doing well in pressure situations. I think it is the same for everyone in the team," Shreyan stated. 

But, how does he prepare himself for those big situations? For him, it is all about keeping it simple, following the process and being aggressive, without being aggressive.

"Firstly, you need to love being in a pressure situation. I love that. I love being there and taking the team over the line. Be it with ball, bat or fielding. I just try to follow a simple process and mentally be aggressive against any opponent," the 28-year-old left-arm spinner mentioned.

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Adding more value with the bat"

Bengal Cricket Exclusive: Underrated, Calm and Matured Shreyan Chakraborty doing his job for East Bengal silently | sportzpoint.com
Shreyan pictured during his inning against Mohun Bagan. Image | Collected 

With the ball in hand, Shreyan has been one of Bengal's best in business. But, post 2020, he felt he needed to add more value to the team, and that is why he made a conscious effort to work on his batting and those valuable runs down the order. Throughout the entire season, Shreyan has bailed out East Bengal from tough situations, batting at the lower middle order. 

"I know that I am one of the best in business in the state in terms of bowling left-arm spin or contributing on the field. But, I wanted to have another aspect to my game so that teams could not leave me out due to team combinations."

"That is why I made a conscious effort to work on my batting in the off-season, and it has worked like magic for me. I hope to keep contributing with the bat like I have been doing in recent times." 

On the verge of a great victory

Bengal Cricket Exclusive: Underrated, Calm and Matured Shreyan Chakraborty doing his job for East Bengal silently | sportzpoint.com
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Shreyan and the whole East Bengal team are now on the verge of gifting the fans something that they have not tasted in the last 10 years, a league championship trophy in cricket. But, they will be up against the defending champions, Bhowanipur Club, who have been the best team in Bengal in the last few seasons. 

"The good thing is that we have already tasted success in the P.Sen Trophy. And we have a team that can win from any situation against any team. Bhowanipur is a strong team. How they defeated Kalighat is quite commanding."

"I know it will be a great final against them. I am hopeful that we will be able to gift the fans the trophy they have been waiting for a long time now," Shreyan stated.

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