Author: Subhayan Chakraborty

Subhayan Chakraborty in Ahmedabad Punjab Kings have been handed a boost as star spinner Yuzvendra Chahal is set to feature against Mumbai Indians in the do-or-die Qualifier 2 at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday. Mumbai Indians would also be hoping for some good news regarding Deepak Chahar’s hamstring issue. Despite MI not scheduled to train on Sunday, Chahar was accompanied by a few support staff, including head coach Mahela Jayawardene, as he underwent fitness drills with a heavy strapping around his hamstring and knee. Chahal, who was battling a wrist injury, last played in PBKS’ game against Rajasthan…

Gujarat Titans would once again depend on their standout opening duo of Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharshan to do the heavy lifting with the bat as they take on Mumbai Indians in the Eliminator in Mullanpur on Friday. GT have had a strong IPL 2025 season, primarily due to their exceptional top-order batting and a well-balanced bowling unit. GT’s top three batters, Shubman Gill, Jos Buttler, and Sai Sudharsan have been phenomenal, contributing around 75.9 per cent of the team’s runs with a combined batting average of 57.6, the highest ever for any IPL team’s top three this season. The…

The Indian Test team is entering a new era with Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant stepping up as captain and vice-captain respectively for the upcoming five-Test series against England. This high-stakes tour, set to begin in 2025, will test the mettle of two young stars transitioning from prodigious talents to leaders of men. For Gill and Pant, the England series is a defining opportunity to prove that they can carry the weight of Indian cricket’s future while cementing their own legacies, succeeding the likes of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. At 26, Gill has been handed the reins of a…

Subhayan Chakraborty India’s men’s cricket selection committee, led by chief selector Ajit Agarkar, is set to usher in a transformative phase for the Test team as they prepare to announce the squad and new captain for a challenging five-match series in England, starting June 20 in Leeds. This selection marks the beginning of a new World Test Championship cycle, with the team navigating the retirements of the stalwarts Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and R Ashwin within a short span. The 25-year-old Shubman Gill has emerged as the frontrunner to take over the high-profile role of Test captain. While Jasprit Bumrah,…

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…