Author: Debasis Sen

Debasis Sen in London A batting debacle at Lord’s saw India lose the third Test against England by 22 runs. With two matches to go, the hosts are 2-1 up. Karun Nair has tallied only 131 runs in six innings at 21.83, failing to provide the solidity expected from a No. 3. Former India opener WV Raman, speaking to RevSportz from Chennai, said Nair has been given a fair chance. He questioned the move to drop Sai Sudharsan after one Test, suggesting he should either have not played that game or given a longer run. Where did India go wrong…

Debasis Sen in London It has been a fascinating third Test match between India and England, with both sides having an opportunity to win it. The hosts need another six wickets on the fifth and final day while India will require another 135 runs to go 2-1 ahead in the five-match Test series. Set a target of 193 runs, the visitors are 58/4. Former chairman of England, David Graveney, in an exclusive chat with Revsportz reckons KL Rahul holds the key for India while Ben Stokes and Brydon Crase will pose a serious threat on the fifth-day wicket at…

Debasis Sen in London Tempers frayed in the final moments of Day 3 in the ongoing third Test between India and England at Lord’s, with the match and control of the series on the line. Indian captain Shubman Gill and England opener Zak Crawley were involved in a heated exchange after the later was seen purposefully wasting time to deny India an extra over. With the scores level after the first innings, both teams are trying to wrest the initiative. Former India cricketer Farokh Engineer, who was at Lord’s on Saturday, ripped apart Crawley for wasting time. In an…

Debasis Sen in London India still trail by 242 runs after Day 2 of the ongoing third Test against England at Lord’s. The hosts posted a respectable first-innings total of 387, thanks to a magnificent 37th Test century from Joe Root and a crucial late-order stand between Brydon Carse (56) and Jamie Smith (51). For India, it was once again a lion-hearted effort from Jasprit Bumrah, who finished with impressive figures of 5/74. The spotlight now shifts to the two overnight batters, KL Rahul (53*) and Rishabh Pant (19*), who will look to build on their unbeaten fourth-wicket stand of…

Debasis Sen in London Jofra Archer’s long-awaited return to England’s Test XI has injected fresh excitement ahead of the Lord’s Test against India, beginning Thursday. Having last played a Test match in February 2021, Archer is set to lead the pace attack alongside Chris Woakes. Surprisingly, he chose not to bowl in the nets on the eve of the game, opting instead for a relaxed batting session before joining Joe Root and Harry Brook in a casual conversation—perhaps a sign of his calm readiness. Archer’s road back has been far from smooth. Persistent elbow and back injuries sidelined him for…

Debasis Sen in London At a glittering charity gala held at Grosvenor House in London, former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh showered praises on Team India’s new Test captain Shubman Gill for his phenomenal performance in the ongoing Test series against England. Speaking exclusively to Revsportz, during the YouWeCan event, Yuvraj expressed pride in Gill’s batting heroics, especially in the second Test at Edgbaston, where the Indian captain amassed a staggering 269 in the first innings, followed by a masterful 161 in the second. “Personally, I am very proud of him as a senior and an elder brother,” said Yuvraj. “I…

Debasis Sen in Birmingham Kenny Swain was part of the legendary Aston Villa team that beat mighty Bayern Munich in the European Cup final in 1982. Having started off as a striker at Chelsea, Swain became the right-back at Villa, where he spent four memorable years. In this exclusive chat with RevSportz, he talks about that magical night in Rotterdam, taking on Bob Paisley’s Liverpool, the ongoing Club World Cup, and much more. You spent years at Chelsea, but would you say the highlight of your career was the spell with Aston Villa? Kenny Swain: Absolutely yes, because of the…

Debasis Sen in Birmingham There were wild scenes of celebrations in the stands the moment Shubman Gill took the catch off Brydon Carse’s bat, from the bowling of Akash Deep, sealing India’s first-ever Test victory at the Edgbaston Cricket Ground on Sunday. This was India’s maiden win at the West Midlands venue after eight previous attempts. The victory was made even more remarkable as India were considered underdogs following their defeat in the first Test at Headingley. However, under Gill’s leadership, the Indian team put those doubts to rest with a stunning 336-run win, levelling the five-match series at 1-1.…

-Debasis Sen from Birmingham Moments after the close of play on Day 4 of the second Test at Edgbaston, Team India Head Coach Gautam Gambhir and Batting Coach Shitanshu Kotak were seen walking towards the pitch. Gambhir, animated in conversation, pointed towards the rough areas near the bowlers’ footmarks — perhaps discussing strategies to exploit them on the final day. Despite a surface that has largely favoured the batters and only occasionally offered something for the bowlers with the new ball, India will be eyeing a historic win at this venue, where they have never won a Test before. With…

Debasis Sen in Birmingham The ongoing second Test between India and England at Edgbaston remains delicately poised, with all three results possible. The visitors lead by 244 runs with nine wickets in hand. With the pitch likely to deteriorate further on Day 5, Shubman Gill and the Indian think-tank will be keen to set a challenging target for England. However, India’s bowling strategy has come under scrutiny—particularly the omission of Kuldeep Yadav, whose absence may be felt on a final-day wicket that could have suited his wrist-spin. Despite expectations following India’s loss in the first Test at Headingley, Kuldeep was…