Author: Debasis Sen

Debasis Sen, Kolkata Abhimanyu Easwaran has been a constant in India’s Test squads on overseas tours in recent times. Despite scoring tons of first-class runs, a coveted Test cap remains elusive for the opener from Bengal. On Saturday, this correspondent caught up with the Bengal captain in his New Town apartment with childhood friend Avishek Raman, as the practice session at Eden Gardens was cancelled because of overnight rain. In an exclusive conversation with RevSportz, Abhimanyu opened up on the emotional rollercoaster, his motivation, mental strength, and preparations for the upcoming Ranji Trophy season. Abhimanyu, you have been part of…

Debasis Sen “Dickie Bird became a national treasure, known not only for his umpiring excellence but also for his eccentricities and warmth,” said a Yorkshire County Cricket Club statement released to announce his passing on September 23. “He leaves behind a legacy of sportsmanship, humility, and joy — and a legion of admirers across generations.” It says much about Bird’s stature in the game that not a soul would argue with those words. Few players, and even fewer officials, have been so loved by so many. RevSportz was fortunate enough to speak to Bird during the England-India Test at Headingley…

Debasis Sen, Kolkata The future of the Indian Super League (ISL) appears to be uncertain following the Supreme Court ruling on the draft constitution for the All India Football Federation (AIFF). Under the amended constitution, the top-tier football league in India must be owned, operated, and officially recognised by the AIFF. For the past 15 years, the ISL has been managed by Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL), which now raises questions about the league’s status going forward. Adding to the complexity, the court’s judgment mandates that all football leagues in the country, including the top division, must adopt a system…

Debasis Sen, Kolkata Former India captain Sourav Ganguly is all set for his second stint as the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) president. Ganguly, along with his panel, filed the nomination papers on Sunday. The former BCCI chief is set to be elected unopposed as the CAB president at the state association’s Annual General Meeting on September 22. He had earlier served in that capacity from 2015-2019 before helming the BCCI. “I would like to thank everyone for their support. At CAB, there is no opposition, everyone is a part of this association. We will work together to take the…

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly is all set to be re-elected as President of the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB). Ganguly will file his nomination on Sunday, September 14, along with his panel. He will replace his brother, Snehasish, who is currently president of the association. Snehasish cannot continue in the post as per the Lodha Committee recommendation, and needs to have a cooling-off period after being in charge for almost six years. It is still not clear whether there will be elections for other posts. There will be a complete overhaul of the office-bearers’ posts in the state association.…

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…