Author: Debasis Sen

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has once again made it clear that the upcoming T20 World Cup, which begins next month in India and Sri Lanka, will proceed according to the schedule released last November, despite multiple requests for a venue change from the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) in recent weeks. The ICC, in its independent security review, has not identified any genuine risk to the safety of the Bangladesh team that is set to travel to India. Asif Nazrul, Adviser to the Ministry of Youth and Sports, during a media interaction on Tuesday said that the cricket board had…

Odisha FC has sought an extension until Monday to decide on its participation in the 2025–26 Indian Super League (ISL) season after failing to meet the 5 pm deadline on Friday set by the All-India Football Federation (AIFF). At least five other clubs, including FC Goa, Chennaiyin FC, Bengaluru FC, Mumbai FC and Kerala Blasters, have also raised concerns regarding participation fees, relegation and stadium-related costs. The clubs collectively demanded the waiver of the ₹1 crore franchise (participation) fee for the season, especially as they would be contributing directly to the league’s operational expenses. The clubs have also sought clarity…

Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal has urged the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) to carefully weigh the long-term impact of its actions amid the ongoing controversy surrounding the men’s team’s participation in the T20 World Cup in India, scheduled to begin next month. Tamim’s remarks come in response to the BCB’s decision not to send its senior men’s team to India for the tournament. He cautioned that decisions driven by emotion could have enduring consequences for Bangladesh cricket. The BCB has already indicated that it does not intend to travel to India and has formally requested that Bangladesh’s matches be shifted…

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…