Author: Debasis Sen

Former Indian football team captain and legend Bhaichung Bhutia agrees with Igor Stimac that in the current set-up, it is difficult to get the desired results for the senior national men’s team. Bhutia, who is busy these days with his academy, took some time off to share his views exclusively to Revsportz on the current situation – lack of planning by the Federation, Sunil Chhetri’s decision to come back from retirement, Manolo Marquez’s role and more. Here are the excerpts: What do you have to say about Igor Stimac’s comment that even if you get Guardiola or Mourinho to…

It seems Sujan Mukherjee, the pitch curator at Eden Gardens, is caught in the middle of a classic IPL debate — home advantage versus a balanced pitch. The veteran curator seems to be defending his decisions while also trying to reassure Kolkata Knight Riders management that the pitches will have some assistance for spinners in the upcoming IPL 2025 games. In a freewheeling chat with RevSportz, Mukherjee shares his emotions after being targeted by a section of KKR fans, the relation he shares with the KKR hierarchy, whether the wickets at the venue will offer help to the spinners in…

The recent AFC Asian Cup qualifiers game between India and Bangladesh once again sparked the debate of allowing Person of Indian Origin (PIO) and Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card holders to represent the Indian football team. Bangladesh fielded Sheffield United (on loan from Leicester City) defensive midfielder Hamza Choudhury against the Blue Tigers in Shillong, on Tuesday. The 27-year-old Hamza, whose mother is a Bangladeshi, was given the citizenship of Bangladesh in 2024. Having already represented the England U21 side, Hamza also made his appearance for the Bangladesh senior team. There have been multiple instances of a sportsperson representing…

The 18-year-old, Rhituparno Pakhira, brought back memories of Sudhir Gautam, who is famous for being an avid fan of the legendary Sachin Tendulkar. Back in 2003, during an ODI against New Zealand in Cuttack, Sudhir climbed the fences and jumped onto the ground to touch the feet of his idol, Tendulkar. Security immediately rushed inside and caught him, but Tendulkar intervened and told the security guys not to beat up Sudhir and let him go. A similar incident happened during the opening clash of the IPL 2025 game between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, at Eden Gardens, on…

Former India captain and ex-BCCI President Sourav Ganguly on Friday said Virat Kohli will have to find a way to counter spinners. Kohli was dismissed for just 22 against Bangladesh in the Champions Trophy match in Dubai, caught by Soumya Sarkar off leg-spinner Rishad Hossain. Playing from deep in the crease to a fullish delivery, the star Indian batter attempted a wristy late cut but wasn’t quite wide enough, resulting in his dismissal. In recent times, Kohli has been dismissed multiple times by spinners. “Virat will be able to sort this problem against spinners. He must find a way. One…

Kolkata football giants East Bengal are set to be declared the champions of Calcutta Football League after seven years following Diamond Harbour FC’s (DHFC) decision to not show up for the deciding match at the Kishore Bharati Stadium on Thursday. It was not a good advertisement for the state league despite the best efforts by the Indian Football Association (IFA), the parent body, to persuade DHFC to play the match on February 13. Diamond Harbour FC wanted the CFL decider against East Bengal to be postponed as they were supposed to play a RFDL and I-League second division game with a…

Rohit Sharma bounced back to form with a scintillating hundred (90-ball 119) in the second ODI against England, at Cuttack, on Sunday. It was his 32nd ODI hundred and his first since his 131 against Afghanistan, at the 2023 World Cup. However, the star player’s recent form in the longest version has been debated. Former India captain and ex-selection committee chairman Dilip Vengsarkar, however, is confident that Rohit’s lean patch in Tests will not affect his batting in the 50 overs format. Revsportz caught up with Vengsarkar during his recent hectic trip to the city. Here are the excerpts: Rohit…

On a day when the newly renovated Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore was inaugurated by the Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the installation of giant screens at the National stadium in Karachi drew some flak from the International Cricket Council. The ICC has raised concerns with the PCB regarding the placement of two large screens, which can obstruct the clear view for several fans. The governing body of world cricket is believed to have reprimanded the PCB for not properly considering seating arrangements when installing the screens, leading to dissatisfaction among ticket holders. Incidentally, multiple deadlines were missed by the authorities…

Mohammedan Sporting’s plight in their maiden Indian Super League season has been underwhelming. The century-old Kolkata outfit are languishing at the bottom of the table with just 11 points from 18 games. The club management is not on the same page with the investors. Adding to the woes, the players and coaching staff are not being paid salaries over the last two months. leading to the Russian coach Andrey Chernyshov resigning from his post. Mehrajuddin Wadoo, who has been entrusted with the responsibilities of coaching the side in the absence of Chernyshov, did not have a good start as his…

Just two days before the crucial match against Mohun Bagan Super Giants on February 1, Mohammedan Sporting Club suffered a major setback, when coach Andrey Chernyshov resigned from his position with immediate effect. The Russian decided to part ways with the club due to unpaid wages for the past three months. Chernyshov, who guided the century-old club to its first-ever I-League title last season, shared the news on social media. In a heartfelt Instagram post, Chernyshov held the management responsible for this. “My dear friends, fans of the club. Today is a very sad day for me,” he wrote. “I…