Author: Subhayan Chakraborty

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…

By Subhayan Chakraborty Rishabh Pant is struggling significantly in the IPL 2025. His lack of runs has begun to impact his captaincy, with the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) suffering a hat-trick of defeats, diminishing their chances of qualifying for the playoffs with each passing game. With just 128 runs in 11 matches in the ongoing IPL, Pant’s poor form has not only hurt LSG but may also jeopardise his aspirations for the Test captaincy of the Indian team. With Jasprit Bumrah unlikely to be named vice-captain for the upcoming five-Test tour of England due to his inability to play all…

The Indian cricket team is set for a blockbuster summer as they prepare to face England in a high-profile five-Test series starting June 20. After a disappointing 1-3 defeat against Australia, which cost India a spot in the ICC World Test Championship Final, the team aims to kick off the new WTC cycle on a positive note and end an 18-year drought for a Test series victory on English soil. The Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee is expected to announce the squad for the challenging England tour in the second week of May, with Rohit Sharma likely to captain the…

Cometh the hour, cometh the MVP: Sunil Narine. The Caribbean all-rounder delivered a stellar performance to keep Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) alive in the playoff race, as the defending champions defeated Delhi Capitals (DC) by 14 runs at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday. With KKR seeking an inspiring performance to turn the tide in their favour, Narine stepped up, scoring a brisk 27 off 16 balls, taking 3/29 in his four overs, and effecting a game-changing run-out of DC’s top-scorer, KL Rahul. It has not been Narine’s best season, who is a three-time IPL MVP award winner, including one…

The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) must regroup and eliminate errors as they strive to salvage their IPL 2025 season against the high-flying Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday. KKR need to win all five of their remaining matches to bolster their playoff chances, while DC, with six wins in nine games, are vying for a top-two spot. The defending champions have struggled with both bat and ball this season. KKR’s batting inconsistencies have disappointed fans throughout the campaign, but a major setback has been their inability to take wickets in the powerplay, especially their spinners. Among…

Team India will take on England in a marquee five-Test series, starting on June 20, in what is expected to be a high-octane clash between the two top sides. After India lost the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia, all eyes will be on the visitors as to whether they will be able to turn the tide and win their first Test series on English soil since 2007. In an exclusive chat with RevSportz, former England pacer Chris Tremlett shares his thoughts on the much-talked-about India-England Test series, Jasprit Bumrah, the pressure on Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to deliver, Bazball and…

Yashasvi Jaiswal and the Rajasthan Royals have endured a difficult start to IPL 2025. The young opener has struggled for consistency, while his team is languishing at eighth on the 10-team table, with four defeats in six matches. Jaiswal has become a familiar name in Indian cricket over a couple of years, thanks largely to his success in the Test cricket. He averages an impressive 52.88 in 19 matches in that format. However, his journey in white-ball cricket has not been as smooth. In IPL 2025 so far, Jaiswal has scored 182 runs in six matches at a strike rate…