Updated On: 05 May, 2025 08:49 PM IST | Kolkata | mid-day online correspondent
Southgate, soaking in the electric atmosphere of the packed Eden Gardens, reminisced about his early days as a cricket fan

Southgate at KKR vs RR match last Sunday (Pic: Screengrab/X)
Former England men's football team head coach Gareth Southgate recently expressed his long-standing admiration for cricket, calling his first visit to India an 'amazing' experience.
The football tactician was in attendance at Eden Gardens last Sunday, where he witnessed a breathtaking IPL 2025 clash between the defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals.