Author: Staff Reporter

India’s fast bowler Mohammed Siraj played a crucial role to play in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy as he ended up as the highest wicket-taker in the five-match series with 23 scalps to his name. In the final Test against England at The Oval, he played a crucial role, picking up important nine wickets including a terrific spell on Day 5. In an exclusive interview with RevSportz, the bowler discussed the nerves on Day 4 and 5 of the Oval Test. “My first spell on the fourth day of the last Test went really well and Ollie Pope got out,” Siraj said.…

Mohammed Siraj, who was the hero for India in the recently concluded Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy in England, provided some insights about the bond he shares with his former captain Virat Kohli. In an exclusive interview with Revsportz, Siraj emphasised that being aggressive on the field was something that he imbibed from Kohli. “I’ve learned this one particular thing from Virat Kohli, and that is his fighting approach in the game,” Siraj told Revsportz. “Off the field, he would be talking very nicely, but on the ground, the opposition is the enemy for him. I like this thing about him. And…

Left-arm spinner Sai Kishore has spoken about the difficulty level of playing in the Indian Premier League (IPL), compared to Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) or the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL). The Gujarat Titans bowler had a breakthrough IPL 2025, claiming 19 wickets in 15 matches. He went to play the County Championship in England and took a five-wicket haul for Surrey against Durham. Speaking to Sportstar, the player from Tamil Nadu said performing in the IPL was like a concert by A. R. Rahman, where quality is everything. “When you go to the IPL, all your senses switch…

Punjab bowling coach Gagandeep Singh has said that Arshdeep Singh got ‘impatient’ as he did not get a single chance in the recently concluded Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. Gagandeep told Times Of India that Arshdeep should have played in England because he can move the ball both the ways. “A few months ago, when he was in England, I spoke to him. He was getting impatient because he was not getting a chance. I just told him, ‘You’ve to wait for your time’. I think they should’ve played him in England because he’s a swing bowler and he’s tall, everything’s good.” In…

Cheteshwar Pujara has retired and Indian cricket will remain forever indebted to him for taking care of the No. 3 position in Tests after Rahul Dravid. In an exclusive interview with RevSportz, he shared that the two Border-Gavaskar Trophy victories in Australia were the most memorable moments of his career. “Firstly, I would say, the 2018 series on Australian soil. To have that first-ever Test series victory for India after more than 70 years was one of the proudest moments for me personally and even for the entire team,” said Pujara. “Then the one in 2021, despite having so many…

Cheteshwar Pujara announced retirement from all forms of cricket on August 24. In an exclusive interview with RevSportz, the former batter explained why he was quitting and also spoke about his journey. On retirement, he said he was leaving behind a legacy that should inspire young and aspiring players in Saurashtra to play for India. “Talking about the retirement call, I spoke to my family, friends and consulted a few seniors. I felt it is the right time to step out and give chances to the really talented young players in Saurashtra, for them to be a part of the…

Pakistan’s selection committee stunned everyone by excluding former skipper Babar Azam and wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan from the team’s 17-member squad for the upcoming Asia Cup. On this matter, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi clarified that he was not involved in the decision-making and fully supports merit-based selection. Both Azam and Rizwan have been asked to improve their strike rate in the T20 format, as revealed by head coach Mike Hesson and chief selector Aqib Javed during the squad announcement. According to the Times of India, while speaking to local reporters, Naqvi explained that a group of selectors and…

Sanju Samson has made a strong statement with the bat ahead of the upcoming Asia Cup, which is scheduled to start on September 9. The star wicketkeeper-batter smashed a blazing century in the ongoing Kerala Cricket League for his team, Kochi Blue Tigers. In the recently announced 15-member squad of Team India for the Asia Cup, Samson found a place. However, there were reports that his position in the playing XI might be uncertain, especially with the arrival of the newly appointed vice-captain, Shubman Gill. But ahead of the tournament, Samson struck a brilliant ton to showcase his form. While…

Former star Ravichandran Ashwin has raised concerns over the frequent changes in the Indian cricket team’s fitness programmes. He was referring to the Bronco Test, which has recently been introduced to them. Speaking on his YouTube podcast ‘Ash Ki Baat’ with the team’s former strength and conditioning coach Soham Desai, Ashwin said there is a lack of continuity whenever a new trainer comes in. “I just want to raise some questions. As a player, I would really like some continuity. It is important to give that. When a new trainer comes in, he should work with the outgoing trainer for…

India’s batting great Sourav Ganguly will be the next head coach of the Pretoria Capitals in the SA20, which is scheduled to start on December 26. He will succeed Jonathan Trott in that position. Ganguly will be taking the role of a head coach of any franchise for the first time. Pretoria Capitals confirmed the news on their Instagram handle. “The Prince is all set to bring a royal flair to the Capitals camp! We are ecstatic to announce Sourav Ganguly as our new head coach. The Centurion awaits.” The former India captain served as the president of Cricket Association…