Author: Subhayan Chakraborty

Subhayan Chakraborty in Perth After scripting a historic 295-run victory at the Optus Stadium in Perth, Yashasvi Jaiswal, who scored a magnificent century to give India a 1-0 lead in the five-Test series against Australia, was spotted on Monday evening, taking a leisurely stroll on St Georges Terrace. He paused briefly in front of ‘Balti’ restaurant, waving to the staff working inside. Over the years, ‘Balti’, an Indian restaurant located at the heart of Perth, has become a cherished spot for the Indian cricket team, offering a taste of home amid their travels. It has become a home away from…

Subhayan Chakraborty at the Optus Stadium India became the first team to defeat Australia at the Optus Stadium in Perth, securing a dominating 295-run victory inside four days to take a 1-0 lead in the five-Test series. This win was India’s second-largest by runs outside of Asia, and their biggest against Australia.This victory for India is special by all means. They played without their regular captain, Rohit Sharma, after the birth of his second child, and also missed Shubman Gill due to a thumb injury. Moreover, they did not have senior pacer Mohammed Shami in their squad and handed out…

Subhayan Chakraborty from Perth Rohit Sharma was back in action as the Indian skipper hit the nets during the Lunch break on Day 4 of the ongoing first of the five-Test series at the Optus Stadium in Perth. The experienced batter had a 40-minute session at the nets as he acclimatised to the Australian conditions, facing the likes of Akash Deep, Mukesh Kumar, Navdeep Saini, Yash Dayal, Ravindra Jadeja and a couple of throwdown specialists. Interestingly, it was the first time that the pink ball was brought out at India nets as the visitors started gearing up for the second…

In the first innings, Yashasvi Jaiswal fell cheaply, edging a length delivery from Mitchell Starc while attempting an ambitious off-drive. Meanwhile, Virat Kohli, playing unusually far outside his crease, was undone by a rising ball from Josh Hazlewood, edging to the keeper for a mere five runs. However, both players rectified their technical errors in the second innings at Optus Stadium in Perth, where they unleashed a breathtaking assault on the Australian bowlers. Jaiswal notched up a scintillating 161, while Kohli remained unbeaten on 100, each facing 297 and 143 deliveries respectively, tiring the Aussies and helping India secure a…

Subhayan Chakraborty in Perth KL Rahul has often found himself at the receiving end of social media criticism. Trolls, especially from the IPL generation, have made life tough for him online due to his perceived lack of ‘intent’ in the shortest format of the game. However, Rahul has somewhat been India’s rescuer in the longest format, particularly in overseas conditions. Yes, fans might point to his Test average of 34.29, which doesn’t quite reflect his talent. Yet, one can’t overlook that some of India’s finest overseas Test innings in recent times have come from Rahul’s bat. Even on Saturday, while…

By Subhayan Chakraborty from Perth Leading India is never an easy task, especially with the regular skipper and key batters missing. But Jasprit Bumrah is cut from a different cloth. Calm and composed during the pre-match press conference on the eve of the Perth Test, Bumrah was fiery and decisive with the ball in the final session of Day 1 against Australia. In his initial six-over spell, Bumrah caused all sorts of trouble for the hosts. India were under pressure, bowled out for a meagre 150 after a stellar bowling display by the Aussies. Coming off a 0-3 whitewash at…

Subhayan Chakraborty at the Optus Stadium “5-0 to Australia,” said one local fan outside the Optus Stadium in Perth as the Indian team bus carrying a few players and coaching staff left the venue on the eve of the opening Test between the two top sides. “It could be reversed,” cheekily quipped an Indian fan waiting to catch a glimpse of the Indian players. The banter and anticipation is there to be seen. Not only among the fans, but it could get quite fiery between the two teams when play begins, and why not? The long-standing and storied rivalry…

Team India, on Tuesday, conducted their first training session at the Optus Stadium in Perth as the opening Test of the five-match series, starting on November 22, drew closer. The dome-shaped stadium could be intimidating, as seen through the eyes of Devdutt Padikkal, who was asked to stay back with the Indian team after his assignment with the ‘A’ side. Among the players, the southpaw was the first to walk into the hallowed ground, taking a 360-degree view of the stadium as his eyes lit up in wonder. Steadily, the coaching staff and a few players, including Virat Kohli…

The Team Rajasthan Royals, despite assembling a strong core, have failed to clinch the IPL title in recent seasons. The Royals have showcased some impressive cricket over the past few years, yet they’ve consistently fallen short when it comes to being a dominant force in the final stages of the tournament. They reached the playoffs twice in the last three seasons, finishing as runners-up in the 2022 edition. However, the Royals are now aiming to construct a squad capable of breaking through and securing their first title since the IPL’s inaugural season. Under Sanju Samson’s captaincy, RR have made significant…

Subhayan Chakraborty in Kolkata The draws for the sixth edition of the Tata Steel Chess India Rapid & Blitz were revealed in Kolkata on Tuesday. The spotlight is on Magnus Carlsen, the former chess world champion, who is set to challenge Indian teenage sensation R Praggnanandhaa in both Rapid and Blitz sections. Carlsen, a five-time world champion, returns to the tournament after his triumph in 2019. Scheduled from November 13 to 17 at the Dhono Dhanyo Auditorium in Alipore, Kolkata, the event boasts a prize pot of USD 41,500, equal for men and women. It maintains its tradition with Open…