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The Indian men’s U-23 team fought valiantly but slipped to a narrow 2-1 defeat against hosts Qatar in their second Group H clash of the AFC U-23 Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers at the Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium, Doha, on Saturday. Reduced to ten men just after the hour mark, the Blue Colts displayed grit and determination but were undone by a controversial refereeing decision. India began positively, showing attacking intent early on. Muhammed Suhail tested the Qatari goal in the third minute with a dipping long-range effort that missed by inches. However, it was Qatar who drew first blood in the…

Amit Mishra was always known as a genuine leg-spinner who could also contribute with the bat. In his 68-match international career for India across formats, he scored four half-centuries. All of them were in Tests. One of his most memorable knocks came during India’s 2011 tour of England. Mishra played only two Tests in that series, but in the fourth and final match at The Oval, he produced a brilliant knock. Batting in the second innings, he scored 84 and shared a valuable 144-run partnership with Sachin Tendulkar for the fourth wicket. Tendulkar eventually fell for 91, while Mishra’s gritty…

Former India leg-spinner Amit Mishra has called it a day. During his long career, Mishra played under several captains, including MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, Sourav Ganguly, Suresh Raina, Anil Kumble, and Virender Sehwag, across formats. In an exclusive chat with RevSportz, Mishra opened up about the captaincy styles of Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Incidentally, he never played a match under Rohit’s captaincy. “I have not played under Rohit’s captaincy but have played with him. About their (Kohli and Rohit) captaincy, I would say that they are very different in their aggression, the way they talk, way they handle players et…

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…