Author: Debasis Sen

Kolkata’s Mohammedan Sporting Club continues to grapple with uncertainty ahead of the 2025–26 Indian Super League (ISL) season, with no investor yet in place and a FIFA-imposed ban severely restricting squad-building plans. The situation has forced the century-old club to prepare for the possibility of fielding an all-Indian squad, with no foreign recruits, posing a major challenge. Despite sustained efforts, Mohammedan Sporting have failed to secure financial backing so far, significantly impacting pre-season planning and transfer activity. In light of the uncertainty, the club management has opted to prioritise cost control and long-term sustainability by relying solely on domestic players…

Union Sports Minister, Mansukh Mandaviya, on Tuesday, announced that the Indian Super League (ISL) will begin on February 14, ending months of uncertainty caused by the absence of a commercial partner. It will be a shortened season, with only four months remaining in the window. However, all 14 clubs will participate. A total of 91 matches will be played on a single leg – home and away basis. Expressing a huge sigh of relief, East Bengal club Football Secretary Saikat Ganguly said to RevSportz, “We are extremely happy and would like to express our appreciation to the Sports Minister, the…

East Bengal’s Argentine defender Kevin Sibille could be the latest foreign player to leave the Indian Super League (ISL) amid ongoing uncertainty over the league’s future. Over the past few days, several overseas players — including Adrian Luna, Noah Sadoui, Borja Herrera and Jose Arroyo — have either terminated their contracts or moved out on loan due to the lack of clarity surrounding the season. Although the Argentine centre-back remains committed to the Red and Gold Brigade, he has received an offer for a loan move to a Spanish club. According to Sibille’s agent. “The prospect of no league is…

In a major boost for crisis-hit Indian football, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) confirmed on Saturday that the 12th season of the Indian Super League (ISL) will go ahead. The dates for the top-tier league are expected to be announced next week. Following discussions with the AIFF–ISL Coordination Committee and participating clubs, the federation, during its Emergency Committee meeting on Saturday, approved the report submitted by the three-member committee constituted on December 20, 2025. It is learnt that the AIFF has already chalked out a series of strategic decisions designed to support the financial health of member clubs and…

Several leading Indian footballers, along with overseas players, have come together to highlight the alarming state of the sport in the country. A video campaign titled “Save Indian Football” was released on social media, on Friday. As 2026 begins, uncertainty still looms over the Indian Super League (ISL), with no clear confirmation on whether the current season will be held. In the video, the players also appealed for intervention from FIFA. A top federation official said to RevSportz that despite the prolonged delay, the federation remains hopeful for the top-tier league to start. “It remains our top priority to restart…

Mohamed Enaan’s consistent performances have earned him a place in the U-19 World Cup squad. The leg-spinner from Thrissur replaced Naman Pushpak, who was part of the Asia Cup squad. At just 19, Enaan is beginning to carve out a name for himself in Indian cricket. His inclusion will add flexibility to the U-19 team, given his potential with the bat as well. Enaan’s career so far has been built on patience, planning and timely decisions, according to Dinesh Gopalakrishnan, his long-time coach, who first met the young cricketer when he was just 11 years old. In a conversation with…

As the India Under-19 boys gear up for the upcoming ICC Under-19 World Cup in Zimbabwe and Namibia, one name attracting particular attention is vice-captain Vihaan Malhotra. The highly rated young batter will be keen to emulate a remarkable feat achieved 25 years ago by his coach, Ravneet Ricky. A member of India’s triumphant side at the inaugural U-19 World Cup in 2000, Ricky finished that tournament as the leading run-scorer for India with 340 runs. Now, his protégé hopes to script a similar chapter at the junior level. A technically correct opener blessed with a calm temperament, the 19-year-old…

Ayush Mhatre will carry significant responsibility as he prepares to lead India at the U19 World Cup, set to be played in Zimbabwe and Namibia from January 15 next year. At just 18, Mhatre is already well known in Indian cricket, having made his first-class debut for Mumbai and featuring for Chennai Super Kings in the IPL last season. His appointment as captain did not come as a surprise, even though India suffered a defeat to arch-rivals Pakistan in the final of the recently concluded U19 Asia Cup. Speaking to RevSportz, Prashant Shetty, who has coached Ayush since his early…

India U19 cricketer Abhigyan Kundu will be in spotlight during the upcoming ICC U19 World Cup to be held in Zimbabwe and Namibia. The 17-year-old cricketer from Navi Mumbai was in the news for smashing a record-breaking double century in the recently concluded U19 Asia Cup. The left-hander scored 209 runs off 125 balls against Malaysia, becoming the first Indian and only the second player worldwide to score a double century in Youth One-Dayers. For Abhigyan and his family, the call-up to the Under-19 World Cup is nothing short of a dream come true. Representing India at a global stage…

For the first time in several months, the All India Football Federation and Indian Super League clubs appear to be moving towards a common ground. As part of its efforts to stabilise the domestic structure, the AIFF has presented a long-term roadmap for the ISL, largely mirroring the framework earlier proposed by Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL), albeit with certain key differences. During a virtual meeting on Friday, the AIFF’s three-member committee shared details of the proposed model with representatives of 13 ISL clubs, East Bengal being the only absentee. The proposal outlines a 20-year roadmap under which the league…