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Ben Stokes (Image: @stokesy) With the Stokes incident, the English cricket reset has taken a significant hit. It is expected to give fresh momentum to the argument that there is a drinking problem in English cricket, and Ben Stokes could be held accountable for it. Now that the dust has settled somewhat, there is widespread speculation in the British media about whether Ben Stokes is likely to take the extreme step of retiring from all forms of cricket following the incident in the pub on Sunday night and Monday morning. If that does happen, it would be extremely unfortunate. Stokes remains one of the best in the business and, as a cricketer, is a hugely inspirational figure in world cricket. Just last year during the India series, he elevated himself to the level of the extraordinary, doing things that seemed almost superhuman. He defied pain and injury, and it was a genuine case of leading from the front. But sport is not just about what happens on the field. It is also about life...

Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya (Image: BCCI) With the BCCI Centre of Excellence clearing Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya for the ODI series against Afghanistan, India regain two of its most formidable match-winners. However, the narrative of this series extends far beyond their immediate return or Virat Kohli’s absence due to a hamstring injury. For Indian cricket, the implications are strong. As the team meticulously starts building towards the 2027 ODI World Cup, the durability of its veteran core is under an unforgiving microscope. The transition phase is in full swing in Indian cricket, and the focus has drastically shifted from past laurels to future sustainability. Rohit, now 39, is navigating the twilight of a legendary career. His mandate under Shubman Gill is to provide explosive, seasoned stability at the top of the order. Yet, the 50-over format remains ruthlessly demanding, requiring eight hours of sustained physical intensity. The reality of ageing in elite sport means...

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (PC: IPL/ BCCI) By Zubin Bharucha Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has graduated to the Indian team by dint of his talent and his performances in the IPL. It’s a different level and, obviously, there is a huge off-field aspect that will need addressing. But he is more than up to the task. He is incredibly sharp and intelligent. I have no doubt he will manage just fine with a little bit of guidance here and there. Moving on to the question of whether parents now want their children to play for India by the age of 15 because of the success of someone like Vaibhav, then my view is quite simple. Wanting your child to have a career in professional sport is a positive thing. However, I would always encourage parents to ensure their children play as many different sports as possible while growing up, alongside learning cricket. No child should carry the weight of expectations placed upon them by others. Their journey should be driven by their own love of the game, their cur...

Image: Michael Clarke/File Photo Former Australian captain Michael Clarke has sounded a stark warning to his countrymen ahead of their forthcoming Test tour of India, admitting that Australia have “gone backwards” in their ability to play spin while praising India’s latest debutant, Manav Suthar, and captain Shubman Gill, as he backed India to mount a strong push for ICC World Test Championship qualification. In an exclusive conversation with Rev S portz , reflecting on India’s transition phase, the emergence of a new generation of Test stars and the road to the World Test Championship (WTC) final, the World Cup-winning former Aussie skipper offered candid insights into the current state of both cricketing heavyweights. Suthar, the young left-arm spinner, marked his debut in Mullanpur against Afghanistan with a sensational six-wicket haul in his maiden Test innings, Clarke was effusive in his praise. He noted that Suthar possesses all the necessary raw mate...

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (PC: IPL) Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is the new Indian craze. Everyone wants to make their child into the next Vaibhav, and that’s where the concern lies. We will go badly wrong. Vaibhav is a generational talent and it can’t be that everyone just forces their children to be the next Vaibhav. And this argument about what you were doing when 15 is a complete non-starter. Every child growing up is an individual and most that age would be studying. And let me say, that’s totally fine. If all of a sudden, parents start waking up their child up at 2 am and start throwing 500 balls to them hoping that he or she will be the next Vaibhav or the next Shafali Verma, it is never going to happen. I had a fascinating conversation with Rajkumar Sharma last week. Rajkumar ji knows a thing or two about coaching and narrated a fascinating incident. “I was contacted by this parent a few days back and he said his son is 4 years old,” he told me. “I told him he is much too young and he sho...

Jannillea Glasgow, West Indies (PC: CWI) Name – Jannillea Glasgow Team – West Indies Age – 22 years Role – Right-arm Fast medium, Left-handed batter T20 Career stats (so far) Bowling – 11 inns, 4 wickets, Econ 7.71 For West Indies – 7 inns, 3 wickets, Econ 6.6 For Barbados Royals in WCPL – 1 inns, no wickets, Econ 9 For Trinbago Knight Riders in WCPL – 3 inns, 1 wicket, Econ 10 Batting – 21 inns, 240 runs, Avg 15, SR 97.16, 1 fifty For West Indies – 14 inns, 205 runs, Avg 20.5, SR 106.21, 1 fifty For Trinbago Knight Riders in WCPL – 7 inns, 35 runs, Avg 5.83, SR 64.81 Notes One of the brightest young talents in West Indies cricket. Began playing cricket at the age of 10 in the Park Hill community of St. Vincent. She also participates in volleyball, football and athletics at the domestic levels and plays for the United Survivors locally. For More Exciting Articles: Follow RevSportz The post ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026: Jannillea Glasgow – Profile...