Author: Subhayan Chakraborty

Jasprit Bumrah, India’s ace fast bowler, faced unwarranted criticism for playing only three of the five Tests during India’s recent tour of England for the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. Former cricketers like Sandeep Patil and Sanjay Manjrekar dismissed the BCCI’s workload management theory as “nonsense,” urging Bumrah to prioritise national duty. The critical take, however, fails to account for the gruelling demands of modern cricket, the unique physical toll of Bumrah’s bowling action, and the necessity of preserving a once-in-a-generation talent for India’s future. Fast bowling is brutally taxing, with the high-impact cycle of sprinting, leaping, and bowling at over 140 kmph…

The Pakistan Cricket Board is gearing up for a crucial training camp at the ICC Academy in Dubai to prepare the players for two upcoming tournaments, a tri-nation T20 series against Afghanistan and the UAE, and the Asia Cup 2025. The camp is slated to begin on 22 August, allowing the team to adapt to the UAE’s conditions ahead of the high-stakes competitions. However, it remains to be seen whether the preparatory camp will help the out-of-form Pakistan side save their blushes against a red-hot Indian team on 14 September in Dubai. The tri-nation T20 series, featuring Pakistan, Afghanistan, and…

The Indian Premier League stands as a T20 colossus, drawing global talent and serving as a potential springboard for players eyeing India’s T20I squad, including for prestigious tournaments like the Asia Cup. However, its role as a definitive benchmark for national selection has sparked debate, with compelling arguments on both sides. The IPL stage of high-stakes matches, packed arenas, and relentless media focus closely mimics international cricket’s intensity. Stellar performances, whether piling up runs or picking wickets in clutch moments, signal a player’s readiness for the global stage. Players like Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, Varun Chakaravarthy, and Mayank Yadav catapulted…

Subhayan Chakraborty The recent third ODI between Pakistan and the West Indies painted a grim picture for the Men in Green. Bowled out for a meagre 92 while chasing 295, Pakistan suffered a crushing 202-run defeat, marking their first ODI series loss to the West Indies in 34 years. This collapse also saw Pakistan dismissed for under 100 runs in an ODI for the first time since 2018, when they were skittled for 74 against New Zealand in Dunedin. This unwanted milestone was the 10th instance in Pakistan’s ODI history where their batting lineup crumbled to a sub-100 total, and…

Subhayan Chakraborty The future of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in ODIs is a subject of much debate. Having hung up their boots from Test and T20I cricket, the two greats have now focused their attention solely on ODIs, with their eyes possibly on the 2027 ODI World Cup to be held in South Africa, Namibia, and Zimbabwe. But their future in the format has raised a debate, regarding their form and experience against the factors of age, fitness, and the rise of young talent. Kohli and Rohit are inarguably ODI titans, with records that put them among all-time greats.…

With the Asia Cup 2025 scheduled to start on September 9 in the UAE, there is much discussion about who will make the cut for the Indian squad, which is likely to be announced in the final half of August. With the Indian cricket calendar at a standstill following a gruelling five-Test series against England, there has been speculation about which players will be selected in the squad. Suryakumar Yadav is set to be fit for the tournament, which will be played in a T20 format this year, after undergoing sports hernia surgery a few weeks ago. The dynamic batter…

After a successful tour of England as India’s Test captain, Shubman Gill is likely to be elevated as India’s T20I vice-captain for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025, which starts on September 9 in the UAE, sources have told RevSportz. With Suryakumar Yadav set to be fit for the tournament, which will be played in T20 format this year, Gill is likely to deputise for him. This will not only mark Gill’s return to the T20I setup but also enhance his status as a growing leader in the Indian dressing room across formats. Suryakumar has already started batting in the nets…

India’s 2025 Test tour of England was packed with a series of record-breaking performances. It not only produced breathtaking moments but gave India many heroes to carry forward Test cricket, including three standouts. With veterans – Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli – retiring from Test cricket before the series, the mantle of leadership and the critical No. 4 batting position fell on 25-year-old Shubman Gill. Far from buckling under pressure, Gill seized the moment, delivering a masterclass in batting and captaincy that silenced doubters and heralded a new era for Indian cricket. Gill’s twin centuries, a majestic 269 and a…

Subhayan Chakraborty in London In a Test series that will be etched in cricketing lore, India’s pace spearhead Mohammed Siraj channeled his inner Cristiano Ronaldo to deliver a performance that turned the tide in India’s favour. The fifth Test at The Oval culminated in a heart-stopping 6-run victory for India, leveling the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy at 2-2 in a contest defined by grit, belief, and pace. Siraj, the only Indian fast bowler to feature in all five Tests, emerged as the series’ leading wicket-taker with 23 scalps, cementing his status as a national hero. On Monday, Siraj’s player-of-the-match performance was the…

Subhayan Chakraborty at The Oval In a Test match pulsating with drama, Joe Root’s masterful 105 anchored England’s pursuit of a daunting 374-run target against India at The Oval, setting the stage for a nail-biting final day. Root’s 39th Test century, including a scintillating 195-run partnership alongside Harry Brook, brought England tantalisingly close to what would be their second-highest successful chase and the highest at this historic venue, breaking a 123-year record. However, a late collapse, combined with worsening light, left England needing 35 runs while India require just four more scalps, including an injured Chris Woakes, to clinch victory.…