Author: Naman Suri

Sneh Rana continued to showcase her brilliance with the ball as India survived a scare from South Africa’s openers to seal a 15-run victory. The win ensured India remained unbeaten and atop the table after the first round of fixtures in the tri-nation series in Sri Lanka. With clear blue skies over Colombo and favourable conditions for batting, Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur won the toss and elected to bat. The Indian openers, as they have consistently done of late, got off to a solid start, striking a fine balance between aggression and caution to stitch together yet another fifty-plus stand.…

It is often observed that teams performing exceptionally well in one season struggle to replicate the same level of success in the following campaign. A similar story has unfolded with Real Madrid, a club that secured three major trophies in the 2023–24 season but has failed to defend any of them this time around. Following a disappointing end to their season — losing to arch-rivals FC Barcelona in the Copa del Rey final and being knocked out by Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals — changes were inevitable. And it appears that Carlo Ancelotti, who has been in charge…

Eight matches in, averaging 94 — 24-year-old Pratika Rawal has made a sensational start to her international career. Her steady, uncomplicated style of play has led to one of the most impressive debuts in international cricket — across both the men’s and women’s games. After her match-winning performance against Sri Lanka in the opening fixture of the Tri-Nation Series, Rawal followed up with a composed 78 off 91 balls against South Africa, once again laying a solid foundation for India at the top of the order. Her crisp footwork, clean strokeplay, and uncluttered mindset resulted in a fifth consecutive half-century.…

In a rain-affected contest reduced to 39 overs, India Women delivered a dominant performance to crush Sri Lanka Women by nine wickets with 56 balls to spare in the ongoing tri-nation series. Opting to bowl first on a muggy, humid day, an injury-hit Indian side made early inroads. With Sneh Rana making her return to the national side alongside debutants and WPL sensations Kashvee Gautam and Nallapureddy Charni, India did not allow the Sri Lankan batters any opportunity to settle. Although opener Hasini Perera provided some resistance, captain and ace batter Chamari Athapaththu fell early to Arundhati Reddy. On a…

“I will never beat his achievements in the Champions League,” Pep Guardiola, one of the greatest managers and a football radical who redefined the game, said a few years ago about Carlo Ancelotti. Monikered The Don with his signature charismatic eyebrow raise, Ancelotti has held the handles of glory five times — three with his current team, Real Madrid and twice with the legendary AC Milan. Beyond that, the Italian from Reggiolo, a town famed for its Parmesan cheese, is the only manager in history to have won league titles in all five of Europe’s major leagues. After 16 years…

When Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) take the field today, they will be up against a familiar foe – one that has tormented not only the men’s team this season but their women’s unit as well. Their home ground, the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, has become a thorn in their side, as they continue to maintain an unblemished record away from it. The Bengaluru-based team have a win percentage of just 45.74 at their own ground, a place that ought to be their fortress if they are to make a serious run at the title. One of the most followed franchises, RCB…

A team that has been optimised for batting-friendly pitches was bound to have their plates full when the going got tough. A template based on last year’s heroics was bound to falter, with other teams now much better acclimatised to counter that ultra-aggressive brand of cricket. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) last season had won five of their first seven games. However, this time around, with their batters blowing hot and cold, the tables seem to have completely turned on them. The two games they have won so far have both come when at least one of their three key batters has…

In a one-sided affair, Delhi Capitals secured their sixth win of the season after comfortably defeating Lucknow Super Giants by eight wickets with 13 balls to spare. The star of the innings was none other than KL Rahul, who was taking the field against his former side, with whom he had parted ways on a sour note. Chasing a moderate target, DC looked composed as they began steadily, with Abhishek Porel taking charge. Despite Karun Nair not lasting beyond the powerplay, DC were able to keep up with the required run rate. KL Rahul, a former LSG player, came out…

Born into a legacy of precision and excellence, Rajeshwari Kumari—daughter of Olympic-level trap and skeet shooter Raja Randhir Singh—is carving out her own unique path. Not only is she making her mark in the shooting world, but she’s also turning heads in the fashion industry. In an exclusive conversation with Revsportz, Rajeshwari opens up about balancing her dual passions, the influence of her parents, and how she’s gearing up for the upcoming ISSF Shotgun World Cup. Q: To start off, how do you manage to juggle two completely different career paths—shooting and fashion—and excel in both? Ans: I have a…

With over two hours of play washed out due to intermittent rain, and the stands still echoing with chants of “RCB, RCB”, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings finally took the field for a shortened 14-over-a-side contest. However, it was Punjab Kings who emerged victorious, as RCB’s struggles at home continued. Despite a sluggish start — scoring just 8 runs off the first 11 balls — PBKS gradually began to find their rhythm before wickets started to tumble. With the pitch showing no signs of easing up for the batters, the Punjab side managed to keep the scoreboard ticking. At…