Author: Subhayan Chakraborty

The cricketing fields of Tamil Nadu buzzed with excitement as the Buchi Babu Invitational Tournament 2024 commenced on Thursday, ahead of the senior men’s domestic cricket season. This prestigious tournament, named after the Tamil Nadu cricket legend Buchi Babu Naidu, returned after a six-year hiatus last year, bringing with it the promise of intense competition and the showcasing of raw talent. The tournament features 12 teams, divided into four groups. Among them are 10 state teams, alongside two teams from Tamil Nadu itself – the TNCA President’s XI and TNCA XI. The matches are set in a four-day format, serving…

Marcel Sabitzer’s decisive strike secured Austria a thrilling 3-2 victory over the Netherlands on Tuesday, taking his team to the top of Euro 2024 Group D. The win placed Austria ahead of tournament favourites France and the Dutch. Despite all three teams advancing to the last 16, Austria’s energetic performance under Ralf Rangnick showcased their potential as one of the better under-rated teams in the competition. The match began with an own goal by Donyell Malen, giving Austria an early lead. Cody Gakpo equalised for the Netherlands early in the second half. Romano Schmid then headed Austria back in front,…

The Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC), consisting of Ashok Malhotra, Jatin Paranjape, and Sulakshana Naik, conducted the first round of interviews for the next head coach of the Indian men’s team on Tuesday. Two-time World Cup winner Gautam Gambhir, the firm favourite to succeed Rahul Dravid, appeared virtually. Former India opener and women’s team coach, WV Raman also made a presentation. Another round of interviews is likely on Wednesday. Gambhir has become a prominent candidate after helping Kolkata Knight Riders clinch their third IPL trophy on his return to the franchise as a mentor. Raman has coached Tamil Nadu and Bengal…

Before the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 began, the Kolkata Knight Riders stole the spotlight during the auction by acquiring Australian pacer, Mitchell Starc for a record-breaking Rs 24.75 crore. Naturally, there was a lot of hype and focus on Starc when he joined the Knights, in Kolkata, for the season. Expectations were high, given his tremendous record for Australia and his previous franchise, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, in IPL 2014 and 2015, where he took 14 and 20 wickets respectively. Though he was returning to the IPL after nine years, his pedigree and star power attracted significant media and…

Subhayan Chakraborty from Chennai The famous “Sattar minute” monologue from Shah Rukh Khan’s Bollywood cult classic Chak De! India still gives chills to sports and movie lovers, even 17 years after its release. For SRK, who played Kabir Khan, the fictional former India hockey captain turned national women’s team coach, Chak De remains one of his finest works. On Sunday, ahead of the IPL 2024 final between the Kolkata Knight Riders, a team Khan owns, and the Sunrisers Hyderabad, he channeled his inner Kabir Khan once more to leave the Knights both emotional and pumped up for the summit clash.…

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.…