Author: Gargi Raut

Agni Chopra caught everyone’s attention after he became the most expensive player in the Major League Cricket (MLC) draft for MI New York, and his story is certainly interesting. Anupama Chopra, celebrated film critic and journalist, recently found herself in a new role, mother to one of the most sought-after players in MLC. In an exclusive chat with RevSportz, Anupama opened up about Agni’s passion for cricket, her journey as a mother watching him grow, and the challenges that come with his chosen career path. For a family deeply immersed in cinema, Agni’s love for cricket came as a surprise.…

After his recent remark “Don’t play sport unless you’re rich” was debated across the country, Indian national badminton coach Pullela Gopichand addressed the grim realities of sports in India—especially the lack of backup career options for athletes who dedicate their lives to the game but fail to reach the highest level. “Where are the Opportunities?” Gopichand raises a pressing question: “Where are the opportunities for athletes who compromise on their education to play sports?” In response to criticism that his statement “Don’t play sport unless you’re rich” might discourage young talent, Gopichand clarifies the intent behind his words. “It’s…

Mumbai Indians held their nerve in a tense run chase to defeat Royal Challengers Bengaluru by four wickets in a Women’s Premier League at M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Chasing 168, MI found themselves in trouble despite a strong start, but a composed half-century from skipper Harmanpreet Kaur and a clutch finish from Amanjot Kaur helped them cross the line in a nail-biting finish. In the first match of the season at the home ground of the defending champions, the visiting side restricted them to a manageable total and got off to a rocky start. Opener Yastika Bhatia was gone with just…

In the fourth match of the Women’s Premier League, defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru showed off their well-rounded team in an eight-wicket victory against Delhi Capitals. They outclassed the opposition in all departments in the evening show in Vadodara. Skipper Smriti Mandhana’s decision to field paid off as RCB’s bowlers made inroads into the DC batting line-up, taking regular wickets and preventing any significant partnerships from forming. RCB made easy work of the chase as Mandhana and Dani Wyatt dominated the powerplay, staying well ahead of the required run-rate. The captain looked in sublime touch, effortlessly finding gaps and scoring…

In their second game of the tournament, Gujarat Giants clinched a dominant and comprehensive six-wicket victory against UP Warriorz. They put up a well-rounded performance, with the bat and the ball and chased down a target of 144 with two overs to spare. GG will take confidence and momentum heading deeper into the WPL season. After choosing to bowl first, GG displayed disciplined bowling, restricting UP to 143/9. Despite a ninth-wicket partnership of 26 between Alana Kings and Saima Thakor, UP failed to put up a competitive total. Priya Mishra was the standout performer with the ball, taking 3/25, while…

In the second game of the Women’s Premier League, Vadodara witnessed a nail-biting finish as Delhi Capitals clinched the game against Mumbai Indians on the last delivery of the match. A desperate dive from Arundhati Reddy secured the winning runs in dramatic fashion, leaving MI on the losing side despite a brilliant effort from Nat Sciver-Brunt. Delhi were chasing a challenging total of 165 and Shafali Verma provided the early fireworks by smashing 43 off 18 balls. However, MI put the pressure back on DC as Meg Lanning (15), Jemimah Rodrigues (2) and Annabel Sutherland (14) fell cheaply. Despite the…

KL Rahul has been a mainstay in India’s ODI set-up for years. His ability to adapt across batting positions and versatility has often been praised, but the constant shuffling of his position in India’s line-up is starting to raise serious concerns. The ongoing ODI series against England is yet another example of this mismanagement. Rahul, despite his stellar record at No. 4 and 5, has been pushed down to No. 6. And to make things worse, all-rounder Axar Patel was sent ahead of him, most likely to maintain a right-left combination, leaving Rahul with almost nothing to contribute in the…

Rohit Sharma falling to his knees with his arms up in the air as Hardik Pandya bowled the last delivery of the match to Anrich Nortje on the 29th of June, 2024, is a memory ingrained in every Indian cricket fan’s mind. As Rohit slammed his palms on the ground, he had reached his peak as the Indian captain, the weight of a decade of unfulfilled dreams finally lifted. But little did he know that from that moment, the fall would be steep and the descent—relentless. After a fairly good series with the bat in Sri Lanka, things took…

When Harshit Rana first took the field during the Perth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia, some fans speculated about how much his selection was influenced by Gautam Gambhir also having previously been mentor for KKR, where Rana had played the 2024 season. Subsequently, his controversial role as Shivam Dube’s concussion substitute drew attention, and within two months, he also made his ODI debut—raising eyebrows across the cricket world. Many questioned Rana’s inclusion in the playing XI, especially as he was picked ahead of Arshdeep Singh. However, by the end of the match, both pundits and fans were convinced…