Author: Rohan Chowdhury

RevSportz Exclusive India’s men’s cricket team are set to begin the final Test match of the series against England from July 31, at The Kia Oval. Trailing 2-1, India go into this match after a thrilling draw in Manchester, with the aim of winning the match and levelling up the series 2-2. In a candid conversation with RevSportz, former England cricketer Nick Compton spoke about the series so far, England’s Bazball approach, the ‘Handshake Controversy’, Jasprit Bumrah at The Oval, and much more. Firstly, I would love to know your thoughts on the series so far. It has been quite…

Rohan Chowdhury in Manchester Ben Stokes strode up to Ravindra Jadeja, nearing his century, and quipped, “If you wanted a century, you should have played like that. Do you really want a century against Ben Duckett and Harry Brook?” That was picked up by the stump mic on BBC Radio, and it wasn’t just a cheeky sledge. It was a theatrical moment. A scene from a match that felt more like a screenplay than a scorecard. A moral victory in words, from one of cricket’s finest dramatists. India began their second innings staring down the barrel — 311 runs behind.…

Rohan Chowdhury in Manchester The opening session of Day 5 in the Manchester Test unfolded like a gripping chapter in a classic cricketing saga — a story of two captains rising to the occasion, each in his own gritty way. Shubman Gill’s resilient century, the first by an Indian at Old Trafford since Sachin Tendulkar’s iconic ton in 1990, was the highlight of the overcast morning in Manchester. England skipper Ben Stokes, hampered by a nagging hamstring and a suspected shoulder niggle, charged in with the ball, defying physical limits to fight for his team. India resumed at 174/2, trailing…

Rohan Chowdhury, Manchester England resumed Day 4 on 544/7 with a lead of 186, and the pair of Ben Stokes and Liam Dawson at the crease. Under cloudy, overcast conditions in Manchester, India had the chance to strike early, but they failed to make significant inroads as Stokes continued his dominant run. The morning saw a record-defining session from England. Stokes led from the front with smart partnerships down the order, as the hosts posted a mammoth first innings total of 699, giving them a substantial 311-run lead. This marked only the seventh instance in Test history where a team…

Rohan Chowdhury, Manchester England continued their commanding performance on the third morning of the fourth Test against India at Old Trafford, with Joe Root and Ollie Pope consolidating their team’s position. In stark contrast to the overcast conditions of the first two days, Manchester woke up to bright sunshine, conditions that heavily favoured the batters, and England made full use of it. In the process, Root went past Rahul Dravid and Jacques Kallis to become the third-highest Test run-getter in the all-time list. Only Ricky Ponting and Sachin Tendulkar are now ahead of him. India’s bowling attack, which looked uninspiring…

Rohan Chowdhury in Manchester Just as play resumed on Day 2 at Old Trafford, Ravindra Jadeja and Shardul Thakur were holding fort in the middle. On the other end of the stadium, Indian skipper Shubman Gill was seen taking throwdowns in the outdoor nets. A scene like this had drawn praise just a week earlier at Lord’s. Now, it became the target of online mockery. The RevSportz handle tweeted a picture of Gill’s net session. As usual, multiple updates followed. But this particular post drew unusual traction – over 38,000 impressions, 60-plus reposts, and more than 30 quote tweets, most…

Rohan Chowdhury in Manchester Defying all media reports of him being ruled out of the rest of the series due to his fractured toe, it was Rishabh Pant who came limping down the stairs of the dressing room at the Old Trafford Cricket Ground. Nobody would have imagined. The day started, almost in similar weather conditions as Day 1, gloomy and cloudy, a bit of wind. Ben Stokes took the new ball, and it was Chris Woakes again who started the attack. With the new ball, and the breezy conditions, Woakes, along with Jofra Archer from the other end, made…

Rohan Chowdhury A unicorn named Finnie has been unveiled as the official mascot for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, with just a year to go until the city welcomes athletes from across the globe. The character, inspired by Scotland’s national animal, was designed with the input of 76 children from 24 Glasgow schools. She takes her name from the iconic Finnieston Crane and was introduced to the public from its very top. Finnie embodies Glasgow’s humour, history, and culture. Her horn mimics the traffic cone often seen atop the Duke of Wellington statue, while her silver shoes honour the city’s…

Rohan Chowdhury in Manchester On a gloomy morning in Manchester, it was a crucial toss to win – and Ben Stokes did just that, opting to bowl first under overcast conditions. With the ball expected to swing and seam, it was a testing period for the Indian openers. Yet, Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul defied expectations, guiding India to a solid 78 without loss by lunch on Day 1 of the 4th Test against England. Chris Woakes opened the attack for England, with Jaiswal on strike. The left-hand batter had a nervy start, edging one in the very first over,…

Rohan Chowdhury in Manchester After a gap of eight days, the high-stakes England versus India Test series resumes at the Old Trafford Stadium in Manchester. England lead the series 2-1, while India, under the leadership of young captain Shubman Gill, look to bounce back after a narrow defeat at Lord’s. Gill has been in remarkable form in this series, scoring 607 runs across three matches, including a monumental 269 at Edgbaston. However, the Lord’s Test proved to be a rare dip in performance for the Indian skipper, where he managed just 16 and six in the two innings. As we’ve…