Author: Debasis Sen

Mohun Bagan secured a 1-0 victory over arch-rivals East Bengal, completing the double over them in the ongoing ISL season. Jamie McLaren’s strike in the opening minutes of the first half was the difference between the two sides. The win saw the Mariners extend their lead to eight points in the league table over the second-placed Bengaluru FC. In a candid chat with RevSportz, former East Bengal captain, Alvito D’Cunha, shared his views on the derby. Here are the excerpts: Was it surprising to watch the derby being played in front of a sparse crowd in Guwahati? Alvito: I feel…

-Debasis Sen in Melbourne The festive spirit was in full swing at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), on Christmas Day, as the Australian cricketers spent some time with their families ahead of the Boxing Day Test. The iconic venue, known for hosting some of the most memorable moments in the history of cricket, became a heartwarming backdrop. It was a day filled with laughter, joy, and camaraderie among the players and their loved ones. Mitchell Marsh, accompanied by his wife Greta and their newborn daughter, Olive, shared a touching moment as they strolled together on the pitch. Marsh was not…

Debasis Sen in Melbourne Rohit Sharma is going through a poor run of form in the ongoing Border Gavaskar Trophy. The Indian captain has managed scores of 10, 3 and 6 runs in the series so far. Rohit had to miss the first Test match in Perth because of the birth of his second child. He decided to come down the order following KL Rahul’s impressive show with the bat in the opening game. The change, though, has not been fruitful as the Australian fast bowlers got the better of him in all the three innings. On being asked where…

Debasis Sen in Melbourne Melbourne is undoubtedly one of the most exciting destinations to visit during the holiday season, especially for cricket fans, as it hosts the much-anticipated Boxing Day Test at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). The atmosphere will be electrifying this Thursday, with more than 90,000 spectators expected to fill the G for the first day’s play, creating a sea of excitement and anticipation. For me, this will be my third time attending the Boxing Day Test, with my first experience being during the 2011-12 India tour Down Under. Each time, the hype surrounding the event continues…

Debasis Sen in Brisbane Ravichandran Ashwin, India’s legendary off-spinner, announced his retirement from international cricket on Wednesday, after the third Test between Australia and India ended in a draw at the Gabba. The decision to retire mid-way through the series came as a surprise for most of the travelling media. With Ashwin calling it a day, it also brought the curtains down on a glorious international career that spanned nearly a decade and a half. Now, the current team features only Virat Kohli, of those who were part of the 2011 World Cup-winning side. “It will be my last day…

Debasis Sen in Adelaide Australia once again proved their dominance in the recently concluded Pink-Ball Test in Adelaide by comfortably beating India. In doing so, Pat Cummins and his boys have now levelled the five-match series 1-1, with three more Tests to follow. The victory also saw India slipping to third place in the World Test Championship points table, behind Australia and South Africa. The commanding win by the hosts was marred by an ugly incident between Travis Head and Mohammed Siraj on Day 2. At the end of the match, Siraj hit back at Head, labelling the Australian batter’s…

-Debasis Sen in Adelaide Will Ravichandran Ashwin play in the Day-Night Test against Australia, which gets underway at the Adelaide Oval from Friday? The focus was on the veteran off-spinner as he turned up for the optional practice session on Thursday, along with captain Rohit Sharma. Ashwin was seen taking a stance wider off the crease in a bid to prepare against the likes of Mitchell Starc coming round the wicket, and Pat Cummins bowling from wider off the crease, trying to get the ball into the right-handers. He was getting throwdowns from Head Coach, Gautam Gambhir, and assistant coach,…

Adelaide Oval, on Tuesday, turned into a Chepauk as the Indian cricket team’s practice session was open for general fans to watch, just like IPL franchise, Chennai Super Kings allows fans to watch MS Dhoni and others during the pre-season training session. It was not a full-house like what we witness at the MA Chidambaram stadium, still there were close to a couple of thousand fans, mostly Indians, who turned up to watch the likes of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli train ahead of the Day Night test match, at the Adelaide Oval, starting from December 6. South Australia Cricket…

-Debasis Sen, Adelaide Indian cricketers are celebrated worldwide, and their immense popularity transcends borders. Among the current crop of players, stars like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant and Jasprit Bumrah enjoy a special place in the hearts of their fans. The admiration for these cricketers is not limited to India, as fans across the world adore them, regardless of where they reside. On Monday, Rohit made an emotional gesture that won hearts. Little Kaushani, an 11-year-old girl and a die-hard fan of Indian cricketers, had come to the Intercontinental Hotel with her father, Kaushik, hoping to meet her heroes.…

The city of Adelaide is famous for its churches. But the South Australian state is also known for the legendary Sir Donald Bradman. It was here Bradman spent the most time of his life. The man with a Test average of 99.94 was born on August 27, 1908, in Cootamundra, New South Wales and was raised in Bowral. Initially he stayed at 52, Shepherd Street before shifting to 20, Glebe Street, where he stayed for four years. After his passing on February 25, 2001, the South Australian government has ensured that the legend is paid a fitting tribute and people…