Author: Subhayan Chakraborty

Subhayan Chakraborty from Chennai Chennai welcomed the Australian team on Thursday afternoon with the searing heat it is known for. They begin their World Cup campaign against India on Sunday (October 8). While captain Pat Cummins hinted at a more relaxed approach to training, focusing on ‘air-conditioned’ recovery, one man appeared to be on a mission — Glenn Maxwell. A seasoned campaigner in Indian conditions thanks to his stints with various teams in the Indian Premier League (IPL), Maxwell is no stranger to the challenges posed by the pitches in the sub-continent. In 16 ODIs in India, his tally of…

Subhayan Chakraborty from Chennai Chennai, a city that rarely offers respite from its scorching heat, greeted the Indian cricket team with temperatures soaring to 33 degrees. It felt like 43 degrees, amid a stifling humidity level of 66%. The MA Chidambaram Stadium was the battleground, as Team India began its practice sessions for the World Cup opener against Australia, scheduled for October 8. Under a blazing sun, Shreyas Iyer was the focal point at the nets. Throw-down specialists, with their right and left-arm deliveries, sought to warm him up with half-volleys and length deliveries. However, it was the occasional bouncer…

Subhayan Chakraborty and Debasis Sen from Chennai Australia will kickstart their ICC Men’s ODI World Cup journey by facing the hosts – India – at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on October 8. While the preparations for the showpiece tournament have started in full tilt for the participating team, RevSportz got an opportunity to have a brief chat with Pat Cummins, the Australia captain, ahead of the World Cup. With the sun out in full force, Cummins was quick to mention the scorching heat in Chennai as soon as the conversation started. “I am good, thanks. It’s good to…

Expectations Once considered underdogs, Bangladesh appear to have deciphered the ODI puzzle and have become one of the most accomplished teams in this format over the past few years. To put it into perspective, since 2020, only India have secured more victories in ODI cricket than Bangladesh. Although their recent performances may not be stellar – including losses to New Zealand and Afghanistan, as well as an early exit from the Asia Cup’s Super Fours stage – it’s crucial to note that in subcontinental conditions, few teams can truly challenge Bangladesh when they are in top form. However, given the…

Expectations After reaching the Asia Cup final in 2023 with a depleted squad due to injuries to key players, Sri Lanka will enter the World Cup as a dark horse. The Dasun Shanaka-led side will look to utilize the spin-friendly conditions in India, which should suit their strategy. While the Lankans will miss two key bowlers — Wanindu Hasaranga and Dushmantha Chameera — they have time and again shown they can make bigger teams sweat. Where they finished last time Sri Lanka finished sixth in 2019 after winning just three of their nine league-stage matches. It was a forgettable tournament…

Subhayan Chakraborty & Debasis Sen from Thiruvananthapuram India will play their second and final warm-up match against the Netherlands in the picturesque southern state of Kerala. Following a rained-off game against England, the defending champions, in Guwahati, India will be eager to fine-tune their skills at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram on Tuesday, October 3. This preparation will be crucial as they embark on their World Cup journey against Australia in Chennai on August 8 (Sunday). As the Rohit Sharma-led team prepares for the prestigious event on home soil, Tinu Yohannan, the former India cricketer, shared his insights in…

Subhayan Chakraborty from Thiruvananthapuram Thiruvananthapuram came alive with the vibrant energy of cricket, as the Indian team intensified its preparations ahead of the World Cup warm-up match against the Netherlands, to be played at the enchanting Greenfield International Stadium on Tuesday (October 3). On a balmy Monday afternoon, the Men in Blue assembled at the St Xavier’s College Cricket Ground for an eventful training session. The training ground has an interesting backdrop. There is a massive painting of Sanju Samson bearing the inscription “Super Samson.” This striking visual is a reminder of the local hero’s absence from the World Cup…

Subhayan Chakraborty in Guwahati As the cricketing world eagerly awaits the start of the ODI World Cup 2023, the Indian cricket team has initiated its preparations with an optional training session at the Amingaon Cricket Stadium. The practice took place on Friday, just a day before their first official warm-up match against England, the defending champions, scheduled to be played at the ACA Cricket Stadium in Barsapara, Guwahati on Saturday. Despite landing in Guwahati on Thursday evening, the majority of the Indian players chose to skip the optional training session. Only four players – namely Ravichandran Ashwin, Ishan Kishan, Shubman…

Antim Panghal, a remarkable 19-year-old Indian wrestler, clinched the bronze medal in the women’s 53kg event at the 2023 World Wrestling Championships held in Belgrade, Serbia. In a stunning opening round, she defeated the reigning world champion, Dominique Olivia Parrish of the USA, with a 3-2 victory. Antim continued her impressive run, securing a Paris 2024 Olympic quota for India, a historic achievement for the nation in wrestling at the upcoming Summer Games. “There is difference between junior and senior level but not as big as I used to think. Few countries are very good but those are just two…

India have included both R Ashwin and Washington Sundar in their 15-member squad for the first two ODIs against Australia. With the World Cup looming and the team intent on testing more of the bench strength, regulars such as Rohit Sharma, the captain, Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya and Kuldeep Yadav have been rested until the third and final game. In Rohit’s absence, KL Rahul will lead the side. “Ashwin has been playing consistently in Tests,” said Rohit during the virtual press conference to announce the squad. “He has got a lot of experience. It is not about his game time.…