Author: Debasis Sen

Debasis Sen from Manchester Former India captain Sourav Ganguly’s stint with Lancashire County Cricket Club remains one of the more intriguing chapters in his cricketing journey—marked by moments of brilliance, controversy, and complex relationships. Several Indian cricketers, including Farokh Engineer, VVS Laxman, Murali Karthik, and more recently Venkatesh Iyer, have represented the county. However, none experienced the same rollercoaster of emotions as Ganguly, who shared a uniquely love-hate relationship with the Red Roses. In 2000, Ganguly signed with Lancashire, becoming their first major Indian recruit since Farokh Engineer. His signing coincided with a critical juncture in his career. He had…

Debasis Sen in Liverpool Earlier this weekend, Debasis Sen and RevSportz journeyed to Anfield, the home of Liverpool Football Club, reigning English Premier League (EPL) champions and six-time winners of the UEFA Champions League. He found a huge number of tributes to Diogo Jota from all across the world and also soaked in the atmosphere at one of football’s most storied institutions. From the Bill Shankly statue to the poignant Hillsborough Memorial, and the Jota shirt still hanging in the home dressing room, we take you on a pictorial journey. Bill Shankly – the architect of modern-day Liverpool Football…

Debasis Sen from Liverpool Visiting Anfield was one of the most memorable highlights of my trip to the United Kingdom this time. As a football fan, stepping into the iconic home of Liverpool FC had always been on my bucket list. That long-held dream finally came true on Friday, when I made the journey from Manchester to Liverpool. The trip began with a 90-minute bus ride from Chorlton’s Manchester Coach Station. Upon arriving in Liverpool, I booked an Uber and was picked up by Mohi, a cheerful driver originally from Libya. As we chatted, I mentioned that I…

Debasis Sen in Manchester Farokh Engineer, former India wicketkeeper-batter, has urged the team management to select the right combination for the crucial fourth Test against England at Old Trafford. With Shubman Gill and his team in a must-win situation to keep the series alive, Engineer emphasised the importance of strategic choices. Speaking to RevSportz, the 87-year-old veteran expressed his support for including spinner Kuldeep Yadav in the playing XI, citing his ability to make a difference in key moments. Engineer believes that team selection will be vital and could determine India’s chances of turning the series around in this high-stakes…

Debasis Sen from Manchester Dilip Vengsarkar, former India cricketer and former chairman of selectors, has come down hard on the Indian team management for allowing Jasprit Bumrah to pick and choose which Test matches he would want to play during the ongoing tour of England. Vengsarkar believes that if a player is fit and available, he must be part of every game, emphasising that national duty should take precedence. Currently in Manchester with his academy boys, Vengsarkar took time to visit the Westhoughton Cricket Club for whom he played back in 1985. In an exclusive conversation with RevSportz, he opened…

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…