Author: Debasis Sen

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…

Debasis Sen in Birmingham Shubman Gill, India’s new Test captain, has announced his arrival as a leader in grand fashion, delivering back-to-back centuries in the ongoing Test series in England. After a commanding 147 at Headingley in the series opener, Gill followed up with a masterclass of 269 in the first innings of the Edgbaston Test, cementing his stature as one of the game’s finest young talents. His epic knock, spanning 387 balls, was a display of composure, elegance, and authority. He struck 30 boundaries and cleared the rope thrice, leaving the packed Edgbaston crowd in awe. As he walked…

Debasis Sen in Birmingham Team India captain Shubman Gill led from the front with a composed and unbeaten century, steering India to a commanding 310/5 at stumps on Day 1 of the second Test against England at Edgbaston. After being asked to bat first, India built a strong foundation thanks to a mix of aggressive stroke-play and determined partnerships. Gill remained rock-solid on 114*, anchoring the innings through a tricky final session. He found an able partner in Ravindra Jadeja, who contributed a steady 41* in an unbroken 99-run stand that steadied the innings following a mini-collapse after tea. Earlier,…

Debasis Sen in Birmingham Yashasvi Jaiswal will be under the spotlight as he walks out to open the batting alongside KL Rahul in the second Test at Edgbaston, starting Wednesday. Jaiswal scored 101 off 159 balls in the first innings in Leeds before being bowled by Ben Stokes, but managed only 4 runs in the second innings, edging a delivery from Brydon Carse to the ‘keeper Jamie Smith. The dismissal exposed a possible vulnerability to deliveries pitched just short of a good length and outside the off-stump. During India’s practice session on Tuesday, Jaiswal was seen seeking guidance from KL…

Debasis Sen in Birmingham Jofra Archer has rejoined the England squad in Birmingham, though he won’t be part of the playing XI for the Edgbaston Test. Archer had missed the training session on Monday because of a family emergency. On Tuesday, the fast bowler joined practice at Edgbaston and was seen bowling at full tilt under the watchful eyes of bowling coach Tim Southee. Archer last played a test for England in February 2021. He was seen having a chat with Rob Key before joining the practice session. He bowled mostly to England’s openers – Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley.…

Debasis Sen in Birmingham Come Wednesday, as the second Test between India and England kicks off in the ongoing five-match series, the Edgbaston Cricket Ground in Birmingham will once again roar to life—mainly thanks to the iconic Eric Hollies Stand. Named after former England cricketer William Eric Hollies, this stand holds a special place in the cricketing folklore. Hollies, best remembered for famously dismissing the legendary Don Bradman for a duck in his final Test innings—when he needed just four runs to average 100—played all his first-class cricket for Warwickshire, claiming an incredible 2,323 wickets at under 21 apiece. The…