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After beginning their AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers campaign with a solid 2-0 win over Bahrain, the Indian men’s U23 team will now face hosts Qatar in their second Group H match on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at the Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium in Doha, at 22:30 IST. The Blue Colts are aiming to create history by qualifying for the AFC U23 Asian Cup for the first time ever. With the group winners assured of a direct ticket to Saudi Arabia 2026 and only four best second-placed sides across all 11 groups joining them, Thursday’s clash against Qatar could…

India opener Mayank Agarwal is set to make his maiden appearance in county cricket after signing a short-term deal with Yorkshire for the remainder of the County Championship season. The 34-year-old will join the squad ahead of their clash against Somerset in Taunton starting on 8 September. His stint will span three matches before he returns to India to lead Karnataka in the upcoming 2025–26 Ranji Trophy season. Agarwal, currently Karnataka’s captain across formats, comes with a wealth of experience in first-class cricket. In 190 innings, he has amassed 8,050 runs at an average of 43.98, including 18 centuries and…

Pakistan women’s skipper Fatima Sana has revealed that she takes inspiration from former India captain MS Dhoni when it comes to leadership. As the Women in Green prepare for the upcoming ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup, she said she wants to become a ‘Captain Cool’ like Dhoni. In an interview with PTI Bhasha, Fatima admitted that captaining in a big tournament comes with pressure but Dhoni’s style motivates her. “It is natural to be a little nervous initially when captaining in a big tournament like the World Cup, but I take inspiration from Mahendra Singh Dhoni as a captain. I…

Name – Pratika Rawal Age – 25 years Team – India Role – Opening Batter, can bowl right-arm Off-break In ODIs in 2025 – 14 Inns, 703 runs, Avg 54.07, SR 87.43, 5fifties, 1 century, 2 wickets with the ball (*Before Australia Series at home) ODI record in India – 6 Inns, 444 runs, Avg 74.00, SR 95.68, 3 fifties, 1 century, 2 wickets with the ball (*Before Australia Series at home) In ODI World Cups – Maiden WC Strengths – Clear mind, solid footwork, especially has strong backfoot shots and old-fashioned stroke play Weakness – In 13 dismissals so…

The future of India’s veteran batters, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, remains uncertain as they prepare for the upcoming ODI series in Australia. Recently, several practice session images of the two went viral on social media. Rohit also underwent a fitness test at the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru a few days ago. However, questions remain as to whether both will continue to be part of India’s ODI setup, with the 2027 World Cup in mind. In an exclusive interview with RevSportz, former India wicketkeeper Deep Dasgupta was asked if he sees Rohit and Kohli playing beyond the Australia series.…

Former India wicketkeeper Deep Dasgupta, in an exclusive chat with RevSportz, shared his views on the omission of Shreyas Iyer from the Asia Cup squad. Despite strong performances in T20s over the last few years, Iyer did not find a place in the Indian squad for the upcoming tournament. The batter has also been successful as a leader in the IPL. He guided Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to their third title in 2024 and then led Punjab Kings (PBKS) to the final in the 2025 edition. On both occasions, he led from the front with the bat, scoring 351 runs…

India began their AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers campaign with a 2-0 victory against Bahrain at the Suheim Bin Hamad Stadium in Doha, Qatar, on Wednesday, September 3, 2025. The India U23 men’s national team scored one in each half. Muhammed Suhail (32’) and Chingangbam Shivaldo Singh (90+5’) scored the two goals, as India registered three points in the first game of Group H. In a frantic match that saw end-to-end action throughout the 90 minutes, the Blue Colts had an early scare in the eighth minute, when Bahrain’s Mahmood Abdulla closed down on India goalkeeper Sahil and managed…

In modern-day sports, ‘workload management’ has become a trending topic. Across disciplines, athletes face packed calendars with several tournaments every year, making it essential to manage their bodies to stay fit and available. India’s star badminton pair, Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, recently secured their second bronze medal at the World Championships. In an exclusive chat with RevSportz, Chirag spoke about how the duo balances injuries and scheduling. For them, the priority is clear — quality over quantity. “It’s a genuine and real concern. Only those who play and know the demands of the sport know how hard it is…

India’s most prolific badminton pair, Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, fondly known as “SatChi,” bagged a bronze medal in men’s doubles in the recently concluded BWF World Championships. The duo defeated Malaysia’s Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik in the quarterfinals. However, a loss in the semifinal meant they had to settle for their second bronze medal at the World Championships. Now, while speaking to RevSportz, Chirag opened up on the impact of their coach, Tan Kim Her, and expressed his joy at working with him again. “Coach’s return has been really good. He’s had a great influence on me…

Name – Smriti Mandhana Age – 29 years Team – India Role – Opening Batter, Vice-Captain In ODIs in 2025 – 11 Inns, 628 runs, Avg 57.09, SR 107.53, 2 fifties, 2 centuries (*Before Australia Series at home) ODI record in India – 47 Inns, 1958 runs, Avg 43.51, SR 87.84, 14 fifties, 4 centuries (*Before Australia Series at home) In ODI World Cups – 16 Inns, 559 runs, Avg 37.26, SR 84.06, 3 fifties, 2 centuries Strengths – Strong pull shot against pacers, plays drives well, improves her strike rate over the years Weakness – Getting out while playing…