Author: Subhayan Chakraborty

In the quiet moments preceding the Boxing Day Test between India and South Africa, Dean Elgar silently strolled into the Supersport Park’s main reception gate. The unsuspecting Indian media waiting for accreditation cards had no inkling of the impending announcement that was to shake them up. Elgar would retire from international cricket at the end of this series. In a subsequent encounter with Indian reporters at the same spot the following day, Elgar’s resolute personality shone through. Amid off-the-record conversations, a senior reporter suggested, “Maybe a century to end your Test career?” With a subtle wink, Elgar responded, “Watch out…

On the opening day of the Boxing Day Test between India and South Africa at SuperSport Park in Centurion, Kagiso Rabada’s five-for hogged the limelight, but Makhaya Ntini, South Africa’s pace icon, insisted that Jasprit Bumrah, India’s pace spearhead, was “by far the best” bowler globally. In an interview with RevSportz, Ntini dissected Bumrah’s exceptional skills, emphasising his unique bowling technique. “Oh, by far!” he said when asked of Bumrah’s place in the pace-bowling pecking order. “If you are talking about Bumrah, India is not the same team without Bumrah.” Ntini highlighted Bumrah’s release point, explaining, “Look where Bumrah releases…

In a candid expression of the team’s collective sentiment ahead of the Boxing Day Test against South Africa, Rohit Sharma, India’s skipper, emphasised the significance of securing a historic Test series win in the Rainbow Nation – “Itna mehnat kiya hai, kuch to chahiye yaar hum logo ko (We’ve worked so hard, we need to win something big).” While there is a significant buzz in and around Centurion regarding the Boxing Day Test with digital advertisement boards flashing the photos of Indian and South African superstars, rain is set to play a spoilsport on the first two days of the…

Allan Donald Interview: Kohli-Rohit, Bumrah, South African mindset and more Dubbed as the ‘final frontier’ for the Indian cricket team, the world of cricket is all set to be hooked to the two-match Test series against South Africa, starting with the Boxing Day Test at SuperSport Park in Centurion. The Rohit Sharma-led Indian team have a chance to script history by winning their first-ever Test series in the Rainbow nation but will have a resilient South African outfit. Ahead of the series opener, Allan Donald, South African pace legend, also known as ‘White Lightning’ during his playing days, in an…

Subhayan Chakraborty from Centurion Team India on Sunday marked their first training session ahead of the Boxing Day Test against South Africa at Supersport Park in Centurion. This session witnessed the return of key players, including captain Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, and Ravichandran Ashwin, to Indian colors since their heart-wrenching defeat in the ODI World Cup Final against Australia on November 19. The team aims to make history by securing their first-ever Test series win on South African soil. Virat Kohli, after arriving in Johannesburg with his family on Sunday morning, joined the training slightly later. In the…

Subhayan Chakraborty at SuperSport Park in Centurion Brian Bloy, the curator at SuperSport Park in Centurion, provided some valuable insights into the conditions that await India and South Africa in the upcoming Boxing Day Test. With a hint of spin-friendly conditions, the selection of the playing XI becomes all the more crucial for India as they aim for a maiden Test series triumph on South African soil. The prospect of rain on the first two days might lead India to consider Shardul Thakur as a fourth pace-bowling option. Bloy, however, emphasised that the higher clay content in the Centurion pitch…

At the age of 23, Gerald Coetzee has stepped into the limelight. Following a standout performance in the ODI World Cup 2023, where he was South Africa’s most successful bowler with a tally of 20 wickets, Coetzee clinched a lucrative deal in the IPL 2024 auction. The Mumbai Indians secured the promising speedster for Rs 5 crore. Now, on the horizon looms a formidable challenge — a two-match Test series against India, set to commence on December 26 in Centurion. Speaking about the upcoming series, Coetzee shared his sentiments, acknowledging the challenging task that awaits him against seasoned cricketing giants…

A thunderous run-up, a smooth action, the ball swaying north of 140 kmph, a fervent celebration post-dismissal, and veins visibly pulsating in the neck and forehead during the triumphant moment. Whose image comes to mind? Dale Steyn, the epitome of fast bowling mastery. Now, switch to this towering six-foot-three, athletically sculpted physique, with a distinctive headband earning him the nickname ‘Karate Kid’. You’ve entered the domain of cricket’s latest sensation — South Africa’s very own Gerald Coetzee. With a base price of Rs 2 crore ($ 240,000 approx), Coetzee is poised to attract a lot of interest in the Indian…

In the ever-growing world of Indian women’s cricket, the emergence of Titas Sadhu in 2023 stood out as a sign of resilience and raw talent coming to fruition. Honoured as one of RevSportz’s Women’s Athletes of the Year 2023, Titas’s remarkable rise is a narrative of triumphs and undeniable cricketing prowess. Exactly a year after Jhulan Goswami bid adieu, Titas made her mark in the Asian Games in China. Her debut against Bangladesh in the semi-final saw her claim a wicket. Twenty-four hours later, in the final against Sri Lanka, her spell of 4-1-6-3 contributed significantly to India’s gold medal…

The Indian Premier League (IPL) announced a roster of 333 cricketers slated to come under the hammer at the IPL 2024 auction at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai. The grand spectacle is set to unfold on December 19, 2023 as the cricket world will yet again witness a pulsating auction that promises to shape the destiny of teams in the upcoming IPL season. The auction list includes a range of cricketing talent, featuring 214 Indian players and 119 overseas names, including two from associate nations. https://twitter.com/IPL/status/1734244138730795186 With a total of 116 capped players, 215 uncapped, and 2 rising stars from…