Author: Debasis Sen

Defending IPL champions Kolkata Knight Riders bought 15 players from the mega auction held at Jeddah. The Shahrukh Khan-owned franchise raised eyebrows by spending a whopping 23.75 crore to buy back Venkatesh Iyer. The cricketer from Madhya Pradesh became the most expensive all-rounder in the history of IPL. Apart from getting back Venkatesh, the franchise also brought back the likes of Rahmanullah Gurbaz (2 cr), Angkrish Raghuvanshi (3 cr), Vaibhav Arora (1.8 cr), Manish Pandey (75 lakh) and Anukul Roy (40 lakh), who were all part of the champion side last season. The franchise also added depth to their squad…

Debasis Sen in Perth Brad Hogg, the former Australian left-arm wrist spinner, is eagerly waiting to watch the contest between Virat Kohli and Pat Cummins’ team in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The 53-year-old cricketer from Western Australia took some time from his busy schedule for an exclusive interaction at the Manning Bowling Club. According to Hogg, it will be a difficult series for India this time. He also shared his views on the absence of Rohit Sharma in the series opener, Gautam Gambhir as coach of Indian team, the Rishabh Pant factor, whether Ravichandran Ashwin should be in the playing…

Debasis Sen in Perth Australia batsman Travis Head has extended his full support to India captain Rohit Sharma’s decision to skip the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, stating that he would have made the same choice if placed in a similar situation. Talking to reporters ahead of the Test series opener at the Optus stadium, Head emphasised the importance of player-welfare and the need for individuals to prioritise their well-being, especially when it comes to managing injuries or physical strain. “Hundred per cent, I support Rohit’s decision. I would have done the same in the same situation,” Head…

In a much-needed boost for the India, star batter KL Rahul was seen batting at the nets during the team’s optional training session at the WACA on Sunday. Rahul had missed the match simulation on Saturday after being struck on the elbow by a delivery from Prasidh Krishna on the first day of the training and there was a scare. However, he returned to action, batting alongside Abhimanyu Easwaran, while facing top bowlers like Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep and Ravichandran Ashwin. The optional session saw a few key players opting out, including Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant, Yashasvi…

Debasis Sem in Perth In a much-needed boost for India, star batter KL Rahul was seen batting at the nets during the team’s optional training session at the WACA on Sunday. Rahul had missed the match simulation on Saturday after being struck on the elbow by a delivery from Prasidh Krishna on the first day of the training and there was a scare. However, he returned to action, batting alongside Abhimanyu Easwaran, while facing top bowlers like Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep and Ravichandran Ashwin. The optional session saw a few key players opting out, including Virat Kohli, Rishabh…

Cricket Australia, in association with the Western Australian Cricket Association (WACA), is leaving no stone unturned in ensuring the success of the West Test between India and Australia at Optus Stadium, which will mark the start of the five-match series on November 22. The game is already generating significant buzz in the local media. In a bid to build the excitement ahead of the West Test, Perth’s public spaces are being transformed. The Perth train station is adorned with striking images of the two rival captains, Rohit Sharma and Pat Cummins, fuelling anticipation for the high-stakes contest. Cricket Australia, along…

The Indian cricket team is currently touring Australia for the much-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy, which gets underway at the Optus stadium in Perth from November 22. Rohit Sharma and his boys will play five Test matches against the Aussies. The Indian captain did not travel to Australia with the team owing to family commitments. The Indian cricketers will be practicing at the WACA ground over the next week, trying to acclimatise to the conditions and pitches. It is always challenging for visiting teams to tour Down Under. The Indians did find it tough as it took them 71 years after their…

Indian cricket team will embark on a five-Test series against Australia, starting from November 22 at the Optus stadium in Perth. It is going to be a challenging couple of months for the Indian cricketers Down Under, as Pat Cummins & Co will come hard at the tourists, having lost the previous two Test series against the same opponents in their backyard. This will be the third Test series that I will be covering in Australia, previous two being in 2011-12 and 2018-19. Team Revsportz will be Down Under at full strength to cover the series which promises to be…

Mohammedan Sporting will have their task cut out against a rejuvenated East Bengal side when they face each other in the ISL Derby at the Yuva Bharati Krirangan on Saturday, November 9. The two sides have not had the greatest of starts in the ongoing ISL, languishing at the bottom of the points table. While Mohammedan Sporting registered a win against Chennaiyin FC, Red and Golds have suffered six straight defeats so far in the league. However, under new coach Oscar Bruzon, East Bengal made a turnaround, reaching the quarter-finals of AFC Challenge League. Dipendu Biswas, former India footballer and…

It is a huge occasion for Mohammedan Sporting club as they are set to make their debut in Indian Super League against Northeast United on Monday, September 16, 2024. The 133-year-old club (established in 1891), has a rich history and legacy associated with it. Regarded as one of the three giants of Calcutta football (along with East Bengal and Mohun Bagan) Mohammedan Sporting won the first ever Calcutta Football League in 1934. In fact, the club went on to win the league for a record five consecutive times. Post Independence, Mohammedan Sporting became the first Indian club to win a…