Author: Debasis Sen

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…

Debasis Sen and Snehasis Mukherjee In a rare display of solidarity, Mohun Bagan, East Bengal, and Mohammedan Sporting fans came together, demanding justice for the RG Kar rape and murder victim on Sunday, August 18. Thousands of supporters from the three big clubs gathered for a peaceful protest in front of the Salt Lake Stadium, after the Durand Cup organisers were forced to cancel Sunday’s Kolkata Derby, citing lack of police forces. Subhasish Bose, who was supposed to lead Mohun Bagan Super Giants in the derby against arch-rivals East Bengal, was seen in the protest gathering along with his wife…

Kuldeep Yadav played a huge role in the Indian cricket team lifting the ICC T20 World Cup in the Caribbean. The left-arm spinner from Kanpur picked up 10 wickets from five games at an economy rate of 6.95. Looking at Kuldeep’s performance, the Prime Minister Narendra Modi even hailed him as Desh ka Deep [light of the nation]. Kuldeep, who is currently enjoying his time with family, will be flying to Berlin soon to watch the Euro 2024 football final. In a freewheeling chat with RevSportz, he shared his views on the successful campaign, Rohit Sharma’s captaincy, his role in…

For those 22 representatives of the Indian media, it was an opportunity of a lifetime to travel in the same flight that carried the players of the Indian team, who in turn had just emerged triumphant in the T20 World Cup. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah should be credited for taking an initiative to organise a chartered flight carrying the Indian team along with the media representatives who were also stranded in Barbados. Following a four-day wait due to harsh weather conditions (Hurricane Beryl and its aftereffects) in Barbados, the Indian cricket board…

Debasis Sen in Barbados It was an emotional moment for Rohit Sharma and his boys to emerge champions of the ICC T20 World Cup on Saturday, beating South Africa by seven runs in the final at the Kensington Oval. Chasing 176 runs to win, the Proteas batters fell short. It was a truly dominating performance from Team India to win the coveted T20 World Cup. For me, it was an emotional moment as well, having covered almost all the men’s ICC events in the last 15 years. It was extremely satisfying after having witnessed the loss against Australia at home…

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Debasis Sen in West Indies Star Indian batting duo Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma were the cynosure of all eyes during India’s optional practice session ahead of their Super Eights game against Bangladesh at Sir Viv Richards Stadium here in North Sound, Antigua, on Saturday. Much to the surprise of the Indian media contingent, those who have travelled to Antigua for the game, both Kohli and Rohit turned up for the optional practice session, along with Ravindra Jadeja. All three of them have underperformed so far with the bat at the ongoing T20 World Cup. Kohli and Jadeja walked in…

Debasis Sen in Barbados It was a very special moment towards the end of the Indian cricket team’s practice session at the Kensington Oval on Tuesday. Wesley Hall, regarded as one of the greatest West Indies fast bowlers, met star Indian batter Virat Kohli and gifted his autobiography “Answering the Call -The extraordinary Life of Sir Wesley Hall”. The legendary West Indian cricketer did not stop calling Virat the greatest batter in modern era. The 86-year-old was at the Kensington Oval with his daughter to watch Kohli bat at nets. Unfortunately, Virat had finished batting by then. Wes Hall needs…

Ishaan Shahane and Debasis Sen in Barbados India will face Afghanistan on June 20 in the ICC T20 World Cup and the Indian fans are hoping that the Men In Blue will maintain the winning momentum. The first practice session before the Super 8 fixture took place at the Kensington Oval, with all players participating. There were many talking points from the practice, with a key focus on Virat Kohli. Kohli was seen batting for an hour-long session, showing strong intent and determination to perform. Although he hasn’t had the best start to the World Cup, Kohli is hopeful to…

The Indian cricket team has been encountering a series of logistical challenges, mostly revolving around their training facilities. The hotel Rohit and his boys are staying in at Long Island does not have a proper gymnasium. According to sources in the knowhow of the Indian team, the players have taken membership at the local LA Fitness Centre, situated 7-8 minutes’ drive from the Garden City hotel. Team India bowling coach Paras Mhambrey, when asked about the inadequate facility at the hotel, diplomatically emphasised on the importance of adaptation. He stressed the need for teams to focus on optimising the circumstances,…