Author: Subhayan Chakraborty

Subhayan Chakraborty in Cape Town South Africa dealt a significant blow to India’s aspirations of clinching their maiden Test series victory on South African soil by securing a resounding innings-and-32-run win in the Boxing Day Test in Centurion. As the cricket caravan moves to the picturesque Newlands in Cape Town for the series decider, Rohit Sharma’s men find themselves aiming not only for a historic win at this venue but also to square the series 1-1. The visitors reached Cape Town on Sunday and would be starting their preparation on the very first day of 2024. India’s tryst with…

In the labyrinth of Centurion’s SuperSport Park, India was ensnared in the web of a demoralising defeat during the Boxing Day Test against South Africa. The narrative of this encounter told a tale of resilience tested and vulnerabilities exposed, leaving the Indian cricketing fraternity in a reflective state as they brace for the second Test in Cape Town on January 3. In a line-up adorned with the promise of brilliance — Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, and KL Rahul — the reality was a brutal wake-up call. While Rahul and Kohli painted strokes of defiance,…

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…