Varun Chakravarthy credits Gambhir and Suryakumar Yadav for his Team India comeback
Team India spinner Varun Chakravarthy has revealed the big role both coach Gautam Gambhir and T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav have played in his comeback to the Indian team. In an exclusive interview with RevSportz, Varun said that both Surya and Gambhir gave him confidence, and that encouragement pushed him forward. “Yes, Surya (Kumar Yadav) and…
Babar, Rizwan Under Fire as Hafeez Calls for Change
Former Pakistan captain Mohammad Hafeez criticised Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan for their poor run of form with the bat, stating that they should be ‘concerned’ about their positions in the team. Babar has not played a T20I in 2025, with his last appearance coming in December 2024 against South Africa. His last fifty-plus score…
BCCI introduces ‘serious injury replacement’ in domestic cricket
The BCCI have shown the way. Will the ICC follow suit? The BCCI have amended playing conditions, allowing “serious injury replacements” for multi-day tournaments like Duleep Trophy and Ranji Trophy. They have sent detailed documents about the playing conditions to state associations, but this being an extended weekend with offices closed, some state bodies aren’t…
Is IPL a Reliable Yardstick for India’s Asia Cup Selection?
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…
“I certainly feel it’s a win for us”- Yuvraj Singh on India team’s performance in England
The hero for India in the 2011 World Cup Yuvraj Singh has praised the captain Shubman Gill and his team for their incredible performance in England. Yuvraj also mentioned the performances of Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar with the bat lower down the order. Yuvraj told ICC: “There were a lot of question marks over…
Hyderabad or Thiruvananthapuram May Replace ‘Unsafe’ Bengaluru as Women’s World Cup Venue
Hyderabad or Thiruvananthapuram are likely to replace Bengaluru as a venue for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, which will be hosted in India after a decade. While nothing has been officially confirmed, one of these two cities is likely to be chosen. The change comes after Bengaluru was declared “unsafe” as a host city following the stampede duringthe Royal Challenges Bengaluru victory…
Ashwin Addresses CSK Exit Buzz Before Auction
Amid rumours of a split between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Ravichandran Ashwin, the veteran all-rounder has clarified the situation, stating that he has only sought clarity from the franchise ahead of the auction, as nothing is currently in his control. In recent weeks, much of the trade window chatter has centred around Ashwin and…
How MS Dhoni, cut from similar cloth to MGR and Rajni, became a Tamil cultural icon
MS Dhoni (MSD) recently trademarked the “Captain Cool” sobriquet, a term that equates closely with his unflappable style of captaincy under pressure. This itself is not unique given that other sports people have often trademarked phrases for commercial use. “One 8” by Virat Kohli, “CR7” by Cristiano Ronaldo and “Sach Master Blaster” by Sachin Tendulkar…
AUS vs SA: Tim David stars as Australia register a 17-run win in 1st T20I
Australia started their three-match T20I series against South Africa with a 17-run victory in Darwin on Sunday. Chasing 179, South Africa’s innings suffered early damage as they lost three wickets inside the powerplay. Tristan Stubbs and Ryan Rickelton steadied the chase with a 72-run stand off 52 balls for the fourth wicket. Rickelton top-scored with…
Rashid Khan regrets quick return to cricket after surgery
Afghanistan leg-spinner Rashid Khan has admitted that he made a mistake by returning to cricket too soon after the back surgery he underwent shortly after the 2023 ODI World Cup. Rashid is currently playing in the ongoing Men’s Hundred tournament, but he joined the competition after taking a two-month break following a disappointing IPL 2025…
