Author: Debasis Sen

A fit and recharged Akash Deep is all set to start bowling from Monday, at the Centre of Excellence (CoE), in Bengaluru. The fast bowler from Bengal was in headlines for his impressive performance during the recently-concluded tour of England. The 28-year-old pacer had to skip the ongoing Duleep Trophy matches after being advised to take precautionary rest by the BCCI medical staff for an impact injury he suffered during the fifth and final test at The Oval. “I am feeling fresh and recharged now. I had a break after returning from England which was much needed. I am going…

Rajkummar Rao, who is all set to portray the character of former India captain, Sourav Ganguly, in his biopic, will be in Kolkata for a month after the Durga Puja. The versatile actor will be staying with Ganguly, trying to get deeply into the character. The idea is simple: To live the character, observe the mannerisms, and absorb the personality of a man who carried Indian cricket on his shoulders. Known for his roles in films like Newton, Aligarh, Stree, Srikanth and Kai Po Che, Rajkummar has already started taking his cricket lessons. “Rajkummar is perfectly fit for this role,”…

Debasis Sen in Kolkata The shooting of the much-anticipated biopic on former India captain Sourav Ganguly will start in January 2026. The producer of the film, Ankur Garg of Luv Films, was in Kolkata on Tuesday along with crew members to look at the different locations where the shooting will take place. The team also visited Ganguly’s residence in Behala on Wednesday and had a discussion with his family members. Ankur, who was at the Eden Gardens on Tuesday, was seen having a long discussion with Ganguly. The scripting of the film is almost over. The biopic, directed by…

Debasis Sen, Kolkata In an age increasingly dominated by data analytics and rankings, football often risks losing its emotional core. But in Kolkata, there is still raw passion for the beautiful game—especially in the lead up to Sunday’s highly-anticipated derby between eternal rivals, East Bengal and Mohun Bagan. The build-up to the Durand Cup quarter-final clash has reached a fever pitch, with demand for tickets at an all-time high. Only 26,037 tickets have been released for general sale today, available from both clubs, starting at 11 am on a first-come, first-serve basis. Hundreds of fans of both sides began lining…

Debasis Sen in Kolkata The build-up to Sunday’s mouth-watering Kolkata Derby between arch-old rivals Emami East Bengal and Mohun Bagan Super Giants in the Durand Cup quarter-final has reached fever pitch. Demand for tickets is sky-high, but fans have expressed disappointment as only 26,037 tickets have been allocated for general sale. Out of 62,440 tickets, a staggering 36,403 tickets have been designated as complimentary – reserved for the State Government, the Indian Football Association (IFA), and the two clubs. Additionally, 14,925 tickets have been snapped up by local clubs Mohammedan Sporting and Diamond Harbour FC, as well as the IFA…

Debasis Sen, Kolkata The stage is set for the quarter-finals of the ongoing Durand Cup 2025, with the Kolkata derby emerging as the headline fixture. Both Mohun Bagan Super Giants and Emami East Bengal enter the clash unbeaten through the group stage. The Mariners hold a record 17 Durand Cup titles, while East Bengal are close behind with 16. Bragging rights and a spot in the semi-final will be at stake when the two Kolkata giants face each other. Mohun Bagan Super Giants, who completed a domestic double last season by winning both the ISL Shield and Cup, will be…

Debasis Sen, Kolkata Mohun Bagan club has decided to forfeit their Kolkata Football League (CFL) fixture against Messrs, scheduled for Wednesday, at the Bankimanjali Stadium in Naihati. The club has informed the Indian Football Association (IFA) that they will not field a team due to their ongoing participation in the Durand Cup. In a letter sent to the IFA, on Monday, the Mohun Bagan management cited concerns over players’ workload and injury risks, with 8-9 players from their Durand Cup squad also registered for the CFL. With the crucial Durand Cup quarterfinal against arch-rivals East Bengal scheduled for Sunday, August…

Debasis Sen, Kolkata Arch-rivals Mohun Bagan and East Bengal are set to clash in the quarterfinals of the Durand Cup, at the Salt Lake Stadium on Sunday, August 17. Both Kolkata giants cruised through the group stage, finishing at the top of their respective groups. While Mohun Bagan have held the upper hand in recent encounters, former Bagan midfielder Satyajit Chatterjee believes the upcoming showdown between the two traditional powerhouses of Indian football will be a closely fought affair. According to Satyajit, “Fitness will be a concern for Jose Molina at the start of the season, with players returning after…

Kolkata giants East Bengal have kicked off their season in style, registering three consecutive wins in the ongoing Durand Cup and securing a place in the knockout stages. The team looks revitalised, with the new signings—Mohammed Rashid, Miguel Fereira, and Hamid Yahdad—already making an impact. Rashid, in particular, has impressed in the defensive-midfield role, which was an area of concern in previous seasons. Former India midfielder Alvito D’Cunha, in an interaction with RevSportz, shared his thoughts on the promising start, stating, “East Bengal’s early success in the Durand Cup is encouraging, but it is important to recognise that their group-stage…

Debasis Sen, Kolkata Amid ongoing uncertainty surrounding the future of the Indian Super League (ISL), both East Bengal and Mohun Bagan have been less vocal, unlike the other 11 clubs participating in India’s top-tier football league. The two Kolkata giants have not aligned themselves with the group of clubs that have formally urged the All-India Football Federation (AIFF) to approach the Supreme Court for urgent intervention. The collective letter sent to AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey warns of independent legal action should the Federation fail to act, citing “irreversible damage” due to the ongoing legal stalemate that has stalled crucial decisions…