Author: Subhayan Chakraborty

As the round-robin phase of the men’s ODI World Cup reaches its concluding stages, India are getting ready to take on the Netherlands at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. While the Men in Blue look to conclude the league stage with nine straight wins, the Dutch team would hope to put up a show of courage. Ahead of the match, the Netherlands opener Vikramjit Singh spoke to RevSportz in an exclusive interview on the experience of playing the World Cup in his country of origin, Virat Kohli and other subjects. Excerpts: Subhayan: How has been the experience of playing…

India’s journey in the World Cup has been nothing short of spectacular. As they gear up to face the Netherlands in Bengaluru in their final round-robin match, the Men in Blue are riding high on an eight-match winning streak. They have not only secured the top position in the league stage for the third consecutive time in ODI World Cups, but also left an indelible mark with their extraordinary performances. At the helm of this impressive squad is Rohit Sharma, a charismatic leader known for his remarkable cricketing skills and easy-going nature. Under his captaincy, the Indian team has not…

Subhayan Chakraborty at Eden Gardens Scores of ever-enthusiastic fans gathered outside the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata to witness Virat Kohli and his teammates train on the eve of the top-of-the-table clash against South Africa. It’s not just any match either. Kohli turns 35 on the day of the game, and fans were eager to catch a glimpse of him on the eve of his special day. Kohli stepped on to the Eden Gardens turf alongside Shubman Gill and Suryakumar Yadav. Kohli headed straight to the nets to fine-tune his skills in preparation for the South African challenge. Stationed at…

India and South Africa’s rich run of form in the ongoing ICC Men’s ODI World Cup has made the encounter between the two sides, at the iconic Eden Gardens on November 5, a highly anticipated one. While the Men in Blue are looking to continue their unbeaten run in the marquee tournament, the Proteas would be looking to confirm their semi-final place and make a statement against the hosts on Sunday. Ahead of the game, Robin Peterson, the former South Africa all-rounder, in an exclusive interview with RevSportz, talked about a range of subjects ranging from South Africa’s cracking run,…

A fortnight after he sustained an ankle injury while bowling against Bangladesh, Hardik Pandya’s World Cup dream is over, with India drafting Prasidh Krishna in as a replacement player. Pandya, the 30-year-old all-rounder, was also the vice-captain, and the skill set he brought to the side cannot be adequately replaced. Pandya had gone to the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bangalore to have the injury assessed and then try to recover in time for the business end of the tournament. But after missing games against New Zealand, England and Sri Lanka, medical advice has cut short his campaign. Pandya made…

Subhayan Chakraborty at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai As cricket enthusiasts around the globe gear up for the highly anticipated ICC Men’s ODI World Cup match between India and Sri Lanka at the Wankhede Stadium – a repeat of the celebrated final at the same venue on April 2, 2011 – there’s an extra touch of magic being added to the iconic venue. On the eve of this match, a life-sized statue of Sachin Tendulkar, India’s greatest cricketer, is set to be unveiled. It marks the realisation of a long-awaited tribute to the Master, who turned 50 last April. The statue,…

As the Indian squad geared up for their crucial ICC Men’s ODI World Cup match against Sri Lanka at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, all eyes were on Shreyas Iyer during Tuesday’s practice session. Among the seven players present for this practice session, Shreyas was in the spotlight. The group included Suryakumar Yadav, Ravichandran Ashwin, Shardul Thakur, Ravindra Jadeja, Ishan Kishan, and KL Rahul. While Suryakumar showcased his trademark unorthodox shots, encompassing sweeps, flicks, and scoops, Shreyas was intently focused on enhancing his capabilities against a specific type of delivery – the short ball. Iyer’s proficiency against spin…

Virat Kohli’s birthday couldn’t have come at a better time for the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB). With India practically assured of a place in the semi-finals of the World Cup and playing some of the best cricket they have in recent times, the India-South Africa match at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on November 5, Kohli’s birthday, promises to be a blockbuster. And to mark the occasion, Snehasish Ganguly, the CAB president, has made some interesting plans. Speaking to RevSportz, Ganguly revealed some of his ideas. “We have ordered a cake for Virat, and the design will be something everyone…

Shubhayan Chakraborty at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow England, the defending World Cup champions, find themselves in a precarious situation, with their tournament aspirations teetering on the brink of collapse. Although the mathematical possibility of a semi-final spot still exists, they face an uphill battle that demands nothing short of a miraculous turnaround in their remaining matches. The arduous journey to salvation begins with a high-voltage encounter against India, the unbeaten hosts, at the BRSABV International Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Sunday. After arriving in Lucknow on Friday, England engaged in a rigorous training session at the stadium on Saturday.…

Subhayan Chakraborty in Lucknow As the clock ticks down to the clash between India and the defending champions, England, in the upcoming ICC Men’s ODI World Cup on October 29 in Lucknow, all eyes are on the home side’s potential team combination for the game. The squad continued their preparations with an optional session on Friday at the scorching BRSABV International Cricket Stadium, where key questions surrounding the composition of the playing XI loomed large. The practice session saw the likes of India captain Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, Jasprit Bumrah and Ravichandran Ashwin…