Author: Subhayan Chakraborty

On May 20, 2025, the Etihad Stadium echoed with a bittersweet symphony of gratitude and farewell as Manchester City fans bid adieu to Kevin De Bruyne, their beloved “King Kev,” in his final home game against Bournemouth. The night was not just about the 3-1 victory that kept City’s Champions League hopes alive, but about honouring a player who redefined midfield mastery and etched his name as one of the greatest in the club’s history. With a tifo flashing “King Kev” unfurled across the stands, a guard of honour, and a post-match presentation featuring a lifelong season ticket handed over…

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is likely to hold a closing ceremony for IPL 2025 during the final at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on June 3. The IPL Governing Council met on Tuesday to finalise the venues for the playoff matches. New Chandigarh’s Mullanpur got Qualifier 1 and Eliminator, while Ahmedabad was allotted Qualifier 2 and the final. While there were other topics that came up during the meeting, including increasing the cut-off time for matches from May 20 onwards owing to the adverse weather conditions in several parts of the country, the closing ceremony…

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has decided to withdraw from two major Asian Cricket Council (ACC) tournaments: The Women’s Emerging Teams Asia Cup, scheduled for next month in Sri Lanka, and the Men’s Asia Cup, which India was set to host in September. The decision now raises questions about the feasibility of the Men’s Asia Cup, a flagship tournament featuring India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Sri Lanka. The ACC, currently led by Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, who also serves as the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman, now faces a significant challenge. The BCCI’s absence from…

In what comes as a huge blow to the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB), Eden Gardens is unlikely to host the IPL 2025 final, which was rescheduled to June 3 after a brief break due to India-Pakistan cross-border tensions. The iconic venue was scheduled to host Qualifier 2 and the grand finale, while Hyderabad was marked for Qualifier 1 and Eliminator. However, going by the ‘weather forecast’, the final is set to be shifted to Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Talks are on regarding who hosts Qualifier 1 and Eliminator, with Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium ahead in the race. It…

The focus shifts firmly to the five-Test series between India and England following the shock retirements of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli from the longest format of the game. Without both former captains and batting stalwarts, all eyes will be on a young squad, a new captain and the Gautam Gambhir-led coaching staff as India look to win their first Test series on English soil since 2007. Former India cricketer Deep Dasgputa, in an exclusive interview with RevSportz, reflected on both the retirements and how they would affect India in England. Excerpts: What was your initial reaction to both the…

Subhayan Chakraborty Virat Kohli, one of cricket’s modern greats, has carved a legacy that few can rival. With over 9,000 Test runs, a staggering 29 centuries, and a batting average that has often hovered around the elite 50-mark, his place in the pantheon of cricketing legends is secure. As he calls it quits from the longest format, his terrific Test career feels a bit unfulfilled without the 10,000-run milestone. Yes, Kohli has repeatedly said that he has never played for landmarks and records, yet him not touching the mount 10k feels like a bittersweet ending to what was an iconic…

As India gears up for a gruelling five-match Test series against England starting 20 June, the cricketing world is abuzz with reports surrounding Virat Kohli’s potential retirement from the longest format of the game. While Kohli has already informed the BCCI about his intention to call it quits from Test cricket, his decision, unless there is a U-turn, could deal a crippling blow to India’s aspirations in the 2025 to 2027 World Test Championship (WTC) cycle. With Rohit Sharma and Ravichandran Ashwin already stepping away from Tests, Kohli’s potential exit will lead India into a full-fledged transition at a critical…

The potential suspension of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2025 has sparked debates among cricket fans, but for India’s Test players gearing up for a gruelling five-match Test series against England in June 2025, this could be a golden opportunity. With chances that the IPL may not resume in a week’s time given the escalation on the Pakistan front, the tournament is likely to be shifted to the August-September window. With World Test Championship (WTC) points at stake and the challenge of English conditions looming, the break from IPL could provide a much-needed breather for the players. India’s pace-bowling…

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 has been temporarily suspended, with uncertainty hanging over the fate of the tournament. After the Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals game way called off midway on Thursday, both the teams were escorted out of Dharamsala on Friday morning by a special train. Following a high-stakes BCCI emergency meeting on Friday, it was decided to halt the IPL 2025 owing to the ongoing cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan. The discussions had been going on since Thursday evening and a virtual meeting with all the major stakeholders took place on Friday. So, what happens to…

On May 7, Rohit Sharma, one of India’s most stylish and impactful cricketers, announced his retirement from Test cricket via an Instagram story. RevSportz had broken the story half an hour before the post came out. The 38-year-old, fondly known as the “Hitman,” called time on a bittersweet 12-year Test career, leaving behind a legacy of elegance, resilience, and leadership. While he will continue to lead and represent India in ODIs, his departure from the longest format marks the end of an era for Indian cricket. Rohit’s Test journey began in 2013 against the West Indies in Kolkata, where…