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All you can do is listen and ignore” – Abhishek Sharma on dealing with criticism during T20 World Cup 2026 campaign

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Abhishek sharma (PC- Revsportz, Debasis Sen) India’s T20I opener Abhishek Sharma opened up about dealing with criticism at the India Today Conclave, saying that “it does feel bad when there is criticism.” He further added that such reactions are inevitable in India as “people have a lot of expectations from you.” It was a shocking start for the current number-one ranked T20I batter in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 as he registered three successive ducks. Speaking about that difficult phase where he struggled with form, Abhishek revealed that senior players stepped in to help him deal with the outside noise. He admitted, “After I scored three ducks, Surya, GG sir and Hardik Pandya came to me and said, ‘Phone pakad, social media hata abhi ke abhi [take your phone and uninstall social media right now].” The opener said he followed their advice immediately, which helped him regain focus. “That was the first thing I did after my second zero. That actually helped me a bit. I was ge...
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Rohit Sharma confident India’s winning streak has only begun

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Rohit striking a pose after winning the Champions Trophy. (PC: ICC) India batter Rohit Sharma is optimistic that the current wave of success from the men’s and women’s teams will push Indian cricket ahead and strengthen its global supremacy. The last two years have been special for Indian cricket. Five ICC trophies – the T20 World Cup 2024, Champions Trophy, Women’s U19 World Cup, Men’s U19 World Cup and T20 World Cup 2026 – are now in the cabinet. Across different levels, India has been winning. No other team besides India has managed to claim any ICC trophy in the last two years. Rohit, who has lifted two trophies as captain during this period, feels this is just the beginning of a long winning run. “I am very happy and very proud to see what we have achieved over the last couple of years. To come out with flying colours and accomplish what we have, not just the men’s team but also the women’s team winning that World Cup in Mumbai, was fantastic to watch,” Rohit said in Mumbai d...
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MCA inaugurates Women’s T20 Mumbai League in presence of Rohit Sharma and Sayali Satghare

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T20 Mumbai league (PC: X) Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has launched the women’s edition of the T20 Mumbai League, marking a major step in expanding opportunities for women’s cricket in the city. The franchise-based tournament already features a men’s competition, and the new women’s league will now run alongside the men’s tournament. The men’s league features eight teams, while the women’s tournament will begin with three teams. The tournament is expected to be held after the Indian Premier League. Former India Men’s team captain Rohit Sharma unveiled the trophies for the upcoming men’s and women’s editions in Mumbai on March 14 and spoke about how the league has helped young cricketers grow. “I’m very happy with how Mumbai cricket is shaping up – not just in the IPL team, but also with what the T20 Mumbai League has done for many young cricketers. We saw so many cricketers who played in the T20 Mumbai now go on to play for IPL teams and the national team as well… This year,...
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Rahul Dravid, Mithali Raj and Roger Binny to be honoured with BCCI’s top award

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Dravid will be felicitated at the Naman Awards. (PC: ICC) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Saturday confirmed that Rahul Dravid and Roger Binny will be honoured with the CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award, while Mithali Raj will receive the corresponding award for women for “her extraordinary contribution to the growth and global stature of women’s cricket in India” at the Naman Awards, which will be held in Delhi on 15 March. All three — Dravid, Binny and Mithali — have been major contributors to Indian cricket in various capacities, which is why they will receive the BCCI’s highest honour. One of the best batters to have played the game, Dravid scored over 24,000 international runs while also leading the side to a memorable win in England in 2007. At the National Cricket Academy, he served as head and performed the role of administrator effectively. He coached the India U19 men’s team, the India A men’s team and the senior team, guiding them to two finals in ...
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Why “Straight Talk with Gautam Gambhir” Could Be the Most Revealing Session at Trailblazers 4.0

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  Gautam Gambhir  Image: X.com When Gautam Gambhir walks into the Trailblazers 4.0 conclave this week, he will do so at a moment that few coaches experience. India, as title defenders, have won the T20 World Cup. In a format defined by volatility, India have instead built something resembling sustained white-ball dominance. And at the centre of that transformation is Gambhir. The session titled “Straight Talk with Gautam Gambhir” therefore promises to be more than a celebratory conversation. It is likely to offer a rare window into the thinking of a coach who has pursued a clearly defined strategy despite intense scrutiny and criticism. Gambhir’s tenure has not been universally applauded. In fact, much of the journey has been accompanied by debate and occasional criticism. Player selections have been questioned, tactical calls dissected, and recent losses in bilateral series have been called out. His blunt public persona has sometimes polarised opinion. Yet through all o...
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The Test That Changed Everything: Laxman Reflects on the Miracle of Eden Gardens

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  VVS Laxman. Images :X In March 2001 at Eden Gardens, one of cricket’s greatest turnarounds unfolded when India, following on 274 runs behind against a dominant Australian side, produced a historic victory. At the heart of that miracle was VVS Laxman’s majestic 281 and his unforgettable 376-run partnership with Rahul Dravid. Reflecting on the drama, resilience and belief that defined the match, Laxman tells Boria Majumdar, RevSportz editor-in-chief, about the moments that transformed not just a Test, but the mindset of an entire Indian team. Boria: India ended Day 2 on 128–8 and I remember walking back from Eden Gardens thinking all was done. No one believed what had happened and no one could anticipate what was to come. What was your thought process? How important was the first-innings 59? Laxman: When India were 128–8, most people had understandably written the game off. Steve Waugh’s Australian team had dominated the match and were in a very strong position. But inside o...
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We have uncovered some superstars of Indian cricket” – Haddin ahead of IPL 2026

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Shreyas Iyer and Ricky Ponting (PC: Punjab Kings) Former Australian wicketkeeper and assistant coach of the Punjab Kings (PBKS), Brad Haddin, reflected on the team’s journey in the IPL 2025 season, describing it as “a really successful year,” ahead of the upcoming 2026 season. Haddin also spoke about the transformation within Punjab Kings after the arrival of Ricky Ponting as head coach and how “Ricky Ponting came into the Kings franchise and put his mark on it straightaway.”  While speaking on the Willow Talk Cricket Podcast, he spoke about players, stating “We have uncovered some superstars of Indian cricket; they stood up, and now we have the opportunity to build on that. Well, it’s carnage, and you wouldn’t have it any other way. It is an exciting chaos, that is a way to look at it.” Haddin described the whole tournament and the fans as “an exciting chaos.”  “Every game means so much to so many people. You are playing in front of a packed crowd, but you are also dri...
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