Author: Gargi Raut

Seventeen-year-old D Gukesh has left an unforgettable mark on the world of chess with his historic victory in the FIDE Candidates tournament held in Toronto. His achievement not only makes him the youngest-ever to claim this prestigious title, but he is also the youngest World Championship challenger in history, following in the footsteps of the legendary Viswanathan Anand as only the second Indian to clinch the Candidates title. Gukesh’s journey to this remarkable win has been nothing short of impressive. In August 2023, he reached a noteworthy milestone by attaining a rating of 2750, solidifying his status as one of…

For the Indian team, preparations and trials for the T20 World Cup squad look a bit different than the other teams. Right before the Indian contingent heads into the marquee event, the players have one last turn to dance with destiny and impress the selectors in the fascinating Indian Premier League (IPL). This time around, the search is on for a finisher that will take India over the line stylishly andaggressively, but also responsibly. There are a few names that pop up immediately, but will they make the cut Will it be Rinku Singh? Or Jitesh Sharma? Perhaps even Rishabh…

After Yashasvi Jaiswal’s ‘Jaiz-ball’ exploits in the Test series against England, all signs seemed to be pointing at a T20 World Cup seat for the young gun. Preceding that Test series, in January 2024, most pundits considered him all but ‘undroppable’ for the global event. The left-hand batsman earned his maiden call-up to the senior team after a stellar IPL 2023 season. He amassed 625 runs in 14 innings, featuring a century and five fifties, all at an impressive strike-rate of 163.61. While his T20I debut against the West Indies didn’t go as planned, he quickly demonstrated his skills in…

India’s passion for sports runs deep, and one of the first lessons we learn in school is about our national sport, hockey. However, as we grow up, hockey often fades into the background, remaining just another chapter in our textbooks. In a nation where cricket reigns supreme, capturing the spotlight for any other sport beyond a fleeting moment is a formidable challenge. When I first came across RevSportz, I was hugely impressed not only by the fact that the team seemed to be on ground for every possible sporting tournament but also the fact that able-bodied as well as Para…

There are some stories that leave an indentation in every cricket fan’s heart. Once upon a time in Aligarh, where dreams struggle to break free from the grip of adversities, there was a boy named Rinku Singh. Born into the embrace of humble means, Rinku knew the taste of struggle like the back of his hand. His father worked as deliveryman for a cylinder company. When Rinku was selected for the UP U-19 team, the family was burdened with a debt of Rs 5 lakh. But Rinku knew how to be stern in the face of difficulties. He saved up…

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) etched their names in history, by sealing a first Women’s Premier League (WPL) title. This victory, a dream come true for their fans, holds a special significance as it surpasses the achievements of their male counterparts in the Indian Premier League. The unforgettable journey of WPL 2024 will be forever imprinted in the hearts of the RCB supporters. It was filled with moments of sheer excitement and unforgettable drama. As the fans celebrate with fireworks, this triumph marks the culmination of years of longing for championship glory. On the other hand, Delhi Capitals find themselves…

After a resoundingly successful second edition of the Women’s Premier League (WPL), the highly anticipated final showdown has arrived. This time around, the tournament was bigger than ever – larger crowds and tougher challenges. Delhi Capitals (DC), playing on their home turf, face off against the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. With tickets sold out and fans queuing up hours before the match starts to get a glimpse of their favourite players, the WPL final is set up to be a massive success. The Meg Lanning-led Capitals have been the most successful franchise this…

The WPL 2024 eliminator between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Mumbai Indians was a nail-biter in the truest sense of the word. Going down to the wire, the match could have ended in either team’s favour. At no point in the game, could you tell who was going to win until the very end when RCB got the upper hand over the first season’s champions. Thanks to an extraordinary and outrageous knock by Ellyse Perry in the first innings, followed by the…

The second edition of the Women’s Premier League is nearing its end with a blockbuster Royal Challengers Bangalore-Mumbai Indians eliminator. The Meg Lanning-led Delhi Capitals franchise made a head start and booked a spot in the finals. MI (second in the points table) secured a playoff berth with a convincing victory over Gujarat Giants, while RCB clinched their spot with a dominating win against MI in their final league match. The winner of tonight’s game will go straight into the finals to battle it out against Lanning & Co. to lift the WPL trophy and the pressure will be on!…

The 20th match of Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2024 between Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Giants wrapped up the league stage of the tournament. DC came out victorious in a seemingly dominant fashion as they won the match by 7 wickets and roared into the final. With the win, Delhi Capitals have now gained the top spot in the points table, meaning the Smriti Mandhana-led Royal Challengers Bangalore will now face Mumbai Indians in the eliminator match on the March 15 and the winner will face DC in the summit clash. But to recapitulate tonight’s game let’s go over the highlights…