Author: Bharath Ramaraj

In the 2013 IPL game between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Pune Warriors, it rained sixes from Chris Gayle’s axe-like willow. Such was the mayhem on view at the Chinnaswamy stadium that RCB finished with a gargantuan total of 263. At that juncture, it felt as if not just Gayle’s record, but even RCB’s team total would stand the test of time as the highest score in the IPL history. The assertion proved to be right as for the next 11 years, none of the IPL franchises surpassed it. However, since the start of 2024 IPL, something has changed. The aforementioned…

“Yes, it is very daunting,” said Andy Flower, RCB’s head coach, on the eve of the franchise’s game against KKR. “For KKR. I hope it is an El Clasico tomorrow night. That’ll be a brilliant way to start IPL 2025.” The defending champions were expected to win the opening encounter of the 2025 IPL, especially with KKR having Varun Chakaravarthy and Sunil Narine at their disposal. So, when Flower made that bold statement, a few eyebrows might have been raised in the press conference room. As it happened, RCB conquered KKR’s home patch by thumping their fancied opponent. Somewhere, it…

Archie Karas, the Greek-American, is known as the greatest gambler ever. By the end of his winning streak, he had won a whopping 40 million dollars. Logically, a game of gambling can’t be compared to cricket. It is also a sport that requires a fair amount of skill. But while watching Rajat Patidar wield his willow, it feels as if he has the gambling instincts ingrained in his cricketing system. The calculated risks he takes by manufacturing room against spinners give ample proof of his mindset. More importantly, Patidar has the required talent and expertise to execute his skills more…

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is about some of the best in the business showcasing their skill to the rest of the cricketing landscape. The glitzy and glamorous world of IPL is also about some relatively unknown names making their presence felt. With the focus on India’s domestic cricket, at RevSportz, we list out talented cricketers who could hog the limelight in the upcoming IPL. Delhi Capitals and a cluster of talented cricketers Vipraj Nigam – In the 2024 UP T20 league, the leg-spinner was the second-highest wicket-taker with 20 wickets at an average of 13.15. He also had his…

If you’re a reporter who is looking to cover the mood of fans outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium, then one of the tasks is to navigate through some massive peepal trees on the footpath. The roots of some of those trees are so extensive that you need to be good at the balancing act. On a rather pleasant evening, fans from either side of the road thronged the stadium to attend the Royal Challengers Bengaluru Unbox event. So, it was back to walking a tightrope as yours truly went from one side to another in order to capture the essence of…

“Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar” – Its English translation relates to “The one who wins is the king.” Yes, it is the title of a popular Bollywood movie, but this phrase can be used in sports too. The team (or individual) that raises its game in the summit clash or knockouts lifts the trophy. The opponent could be the one that has won six-seven games in a row, but if a set of players can’t handle the pressure on the big day, then all they can do is witness the victors enjoy their moment in the sun with glum-looking faces. The…

Certain still photos don’t fade away from the memory bank. The glum-looking Meg Lanning sitting in Delhi Capitals’ dugout as her side lost one wicket after another in the 2025 WPL final against Mumbai Indians would be one of them. Eventually, the Lanning-led DC side hurtled to a gut-wrenching defeat. Here is a cricketer who was a part of seven successful world championship campaigns while playing for Australia. Five of those triumphs came under leadership. However, despite taking DC to three successive WPL finals, her team has ended up on the losing side on all three occasions. In fact, at…

How would it feel as a promising player if one of the greatest athletes of all time was keeping a keen eye on your game in a training session? Maybe a few nerves? You would certainly want to grab the opportunity and showcase all your skills. In this context, we are referring to Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi, India’s brightest tennis hope, currently training at the Rafael Nadal Academy. In an exclusive chat with RevSportz, Maaya said this about having a brief discussion with the tennis legend, Nadal: “I did have a very small conversation with him, he is very nice,” she…

With just a few minutes left for India’s innings to commence in the Champions Trophy final, it was time to have some refreshments in the nearby canteen. The thinking behind it was, ‘Anyway, the Indian openers would take a few deliveries to get their eye in.’ But Rohit Sharma had some other ideas. The second ball bowled by New Zealand’s Kyle Jamieson was pulled with disdain by the India skipper over backward square leg. As soon as the ball soared over the boundary ropes, legions of fans at the Dubai International Stadium erupted in joy. The thunderous din was such…

Bharath Ramaraj in Dubai On a Sunday night, the entire Dubai Stadium was packed to the brim, with the majority of them belonging to one country. The big occasion was India taking on New Zealand in a Champions Trophy final. So much so that even on the steps, fans had occupied most of the space. In the 41st over, when KL Rahul smashed a six, there was a cacophony of sounds reverberating across the stadium. As soon as Rahul essayed that stroke, one could observe some fans indulging in bhangra, and a few others dancing to their own beats. One…