Author: Subhayan Chakraborty

Subhayan Chakraborty in Chennai It’s that time of the year when the final of Indian Premier League (IPL) takes precedence in the world of cricket. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), two-time IPL champions, will take on SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH), winners in 2016, in the summit clash at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. After the teams finished first and second in the league stage, they locked horns in Qualifier 1, where the Kolkata franchise emerged victorious. Come the final on Sunday, the slate will be wiped clean as both KKR and SRH set their focus firmly on the glittering IPL trophy. …

Subhayan Chakraborty in Chennai Kolkata Knight Riders will take on SunRisers Hyderabad in the final of IPL 2024 at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. While KKR’s consistently attacking brand of cricket and team chemistry has stolen the show so far, they would be looking to end a 10-year trophy drought. One of the heroes for KKR in the 2014 final, Piyush Chawla (unbeaten 13 off 5 balls), in an exclusive interview with RevSportz, recalled the triumph, Gautam Gambhir’s influence, the Sunil Narine-Varun Chakaravarthy duo and more. It’s been 10 years since KKR last won the IPL. You finished the match…

Subhayan Chakraborty in Chennai Shahbaz Ahmed emerged as the Player of the Match for SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) in their crucial Qualifier 2 clash against Rajasthan Royals. He claimed three key wickets—Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, and Ravichandran Ashwin—while conceding just 23 runs in his four overs, helping SRH dominate the middle overs. Captain Pat Cummins and bowling coach Daniel Vettori played a major role in Shahbaz’s success for the Orange Army. Shahbaz, originally from Haryana but playing professionally for Bengal, will face the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the final as SRH aim for their second IPL trophy. How did Cummins…

Subhayan Chakraborty in Chennai The atmosphere at the Chepauk Stadium is always electric whenever the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) play their Indian Premier League (IPL) matches at home. Known for having one of the most passionate and loyal fanbases in franchise cricket, Chennai’s support for CSK is unmatched. However, this fervour indirectly impacted the atmosphere during Qualifier 2 of IPL 2024, which featured Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals. Despite the high stakes, the crowd turnout was surprisingly low, highlighting CSK’s significant influence on fan attendance in Chennai. The contrast was stark when compared to the tournament opener between CSK and…

As young Sunrisers Hyderabad opener Abhishek Sharma hit the nets at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, his free-flowing bat swing was bound to catch the eye, reminiscent of former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh. As Abhishek faced the throwdown specialists, the sound of the bat and his crisp timing stole the show. The leather ball landing straight in the stands only added to the spectacle, circling Abhishek’s impressive performance in the ongoing IPL. His batting has been about demolishing the bowling line-ups. Abhishek Sharma has scored 470 runs in 14 innings, with none of those innings lasting more than 28 balls.…

-Subhayan Chakraborty from Chennai Before the IPL 2024 Qualifier 2 between SunRisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, finalists, Kolkata Knight Riders got a golden opportunity to train at the venue as they gear up to lift their first IPL trophy since 2014 and third overall after stellar display of all-round cricket so far in the tournament. KKR finished first in the group stage while dismantling SRH in the Qualifier 1 in Ahmedabad and the mood in the camp showed glimpses of a happy and confident side. KKR began their practice session with a light…

Subhayan Chakraborty from Chennai Walking around the MA Chidambaram Stadium on the eve of Qualifier 2 game of IPL 2024 between SunRisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals, one would hardly guess that a crucial match was scheduled at this iconic venue. This stands in stark contrast to the IPL opener, where Bells Road in Triplicane was buzzing with fans eager to secure tickets. The reason? Chennai Super Kings (CSK) were playing, and their talismanic captain MS Dhoni was back in action. However, with CSK failing to qualify for the IPL 2024 playoffs, the atmosphere on Thursday was markedly subdued. Despite one…

Subhayan Chakraborty from Bhubaneswar Neeraj Chopra, the reigning Olympic champion in javelin throw, clinched the gold medal in what was his return to competition on Indian soil, after a gap of three years, at the Federation Cup held in Bhubaneswar’s Kalinga Stadium on Wednesday. India’s ‘golden boy’ wasn’t at his fluent self as he maintained a controlled approach, conserving energy while delivering consistently strong throws. There were other factors as well which led to Chopra not going full throttle at the event with little gap between the Doha Diamond League, and mounting heat and humidity in Bhubaneswar. Chopra’s best throw…

Subhayan Chakraborty from Bhubaneswar There’s a buzz around Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, venue for the 27th Federation Cup athletic championship. From auto drivers to hotel staffers, almost everyone knows India’s golden boy is returning home. After three years of international triumphs, Neeraj Chopra is set to grace home soil again, headlining the final day of action. The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) and Odisha Sports have made entry free for the event scheduled to start at 7pm on Wednesday. As soon as Neeraj landed in Biju Patnaik International Airport, a swarm of reporters encircled the Olympic and world champion for…

Leading the charge for the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), Virat Kohli once again showcased his prowess in an eye-catching batting show against the Punjab Kings. At the picturesque stadium in Dharamsala, Kohli’s knock was a testament to his enduring brilliance and unmatched consistency in the Indian Premier League (IPL). From the outset, Kohli set the tone for RCB’s innings, capitalising on the invitation to bat first from Punjab Kings’ stand-in skipper Sam Curran. Demonstrating his trademark risk-free style of accumulation, Kohli was all class after initial challenges, including a dropped catch on nought. A few mistimed hits landed in no…