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Gill Silences the Noise with a Captain’s Knock

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  Image :X Shubman Gill’s 50-over form has polarised opinion. People have questioned his ability to lead the 50-over team from the front, and he has even been subjected to social media trolling over the last few months. However, that has not deterred Gill from standing up and taking control. Much like what he did in England last year during India’s five-Test red-ball tour, so far in this series against Afghanistan it has been Gill who has looked in complete control. Panache, doggedness and, of course, sublime skill, Gill is gradually exerting himself in the 50-over team in what is a very good sign for India, with 15 months to go before the 2027 World Cup. It is true that Gill has not done much in this format since taking over as skipper. Except in one or two games where he has batted beautifully, his performances have been modest at best. Also, as he is India’s captain in red-ball cricket, the question that often comes up is whether putting too much on Gill is impacting his cons...
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A Cruel Twist in Shreyanka Patil’s World Cup Dream

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Shreyanka Patil injury vs Netherlands (PC: BCCI Women) India were expected to beat the Netherlands comfortably and they did so by 95 runs. The victory made it two wins in two for the Women in Blue and provided a significant boost to their net run rate (NRR) in the ongoing ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. However, all of that was overshadowed by an unfortunate incident at Headingley in Leeds. It was the sixth over of the Netherlands’ chase when India captain Harmanpreet Kaur handed the ball to off-spinner Shreyanka Patil. On the very first delivery of the over, Netherlands batter Phebe Molkenboer nudged the ball towards the leg side and Shreyanka sprinted after it to prevent a single. However, as she collected the ball and attempted to turn quickly for a throw, she appeared to twist her right ankle and immediately collapsed to the ground. She was in visible discomfort and was unable to put any weight on the injured foot. India’s physio rushed onto the field but the spinner eventually ...
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“South Africa Will Be Crucial Match”: Shafali Verma After India’s Big Win Over Netherlands

After starring in India’s 95-run victory over the Netherlands at Headingley, Shafali Verma struck a confident note ahead of the team’s next challenge against South Africa. The opener scored a half-century and picked up three wickets as India registered their second consecutive win of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026.   Working Through Opening Partnership Struggles India’s opening pair had come under scrutiny following an inconsistent run of scores in the England series. Reflecting on the work done since then, Shafali said communication and preparation were key. “We were talking a lot and helping each other about how we could build partnerships in the middle. After the last match, I worked a lot in the nets, tried to play more along the ground and control myself mentally,” she said. The result was a fluent century stand with Smriti Mandhana that laid the foundation for India’s imposing total of 209/5 against the Netherlands.   South Africa Clash Already On India’s Mind...
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Lanka Premier League Season 6 will be much bigger than previous editions: Samantha Dodanwela

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Left: Samantha Dodanwela ( PC- X), Right: Lanka Premier League logo ( PC- official instagram id) The sixth edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) is set to get underway on July 17, with this season poised to be bigger and more exciting than ever before. For the first time, matches will be played across four venues, expanding from the three-host format used in previous editions. The tournament will culminate with the grand finale at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on August 8. With just 30 days remaining before the opening game, Sri Lanka Cricket officials and Tournament Director Samantha Dodanwela are working tirelessly to ensure the event is a resounding success. In an exclusive conversation with RevSportz, Dodanwela shared his insights and expectations for the sixth season of the LPL. Here are excerpts from the interview:   How do you see the league evolving over the past couple of years? Samantha Dodanwela:  We were unable to hold it last year due to the World Cu...
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More Than a Match: How India’s Fans Turned Birmingham into a Women’s Cricket Carnival

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In pictures Boria Majumdar and Trisha Ghosal interacting with fans ahead of India–Pakistan women’s game in Birmingham. Images: Revsportz Boria Majumdar in Leeds The best thing about the India–Pakistan game in Birmingham was the crowd. Not only was it a record turnout for a group-stage match, but with all the push from the ICC, there was more than enough on offer for the crowd. People had not just come in from different parts of the UK, but some of the fans we met had also travelled from back home in India and from various parts of Europe. With the game on a Sunday, it was the perfect festive evening out with family. The weather, for once, was superb, and in every sense the match turned into a spectacle of sorts. What stood out for me was the range. From young fans just about getting into school to grandfathers and grandmothers, it was spectacular to see. In fact, at around 12:30 pm, still two hours before the game was due to start, two elderly women, both dressed in tricolour s...
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Rachin Ravindra Reflects Upon Kane Williamson’s Retirement from International Cricket

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Kane Williamson (Source: X) Rachin Ravindra has reflected upon New Zealand legend Mane Williamson’s retirement from international cricket. Williamson called it quits after the first Test match at Lord’s, bringing a distinguished and decorated career of over 16 years to an end, as he mentioned that “It was the right time” to step away. He amassed 19,346 career runs and led New Zealand to victory in the inaugural ICC World Test Championship. Ravindra spoke to the press ahead of the second test match and mentioned that it will be impossible for one player to amass the runs made by Williamson, and no player can possibly replicate the remarkable contributions that Williamson made to New Zealand cricket over the past years. Ravindra also emphasized that replacing such a dynamic and impactful player will be requiring the entire team’s efforts. “We all share responsibility within our batting unit. It’s not on one guy,” he said. “It’s pretty hard to fill in that gap, an...
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Sooryavanshi’s Hype Meets Reality as Tilak’s Concerns Return

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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (L) with Tilak Varma (R). (PC: BCCI/Sri Lanka Cricket) A few months ago, not many people knew that an India A tri-series would take place after the IPL. With the senior men’s team having an extremely busy schedule, the focus rarely shifts away from the marquee series. This is especially true because India A matches are usually neither televised nor streamed live, meaning they receive limited attention. Broadcasters are well aware that India A fixtures do not generally generate significant interest. This year, however, has been different. As soon as the India A squad was announced with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s name in it, the broadcaster, Sony Sports Network, confirmed that India A’s matches would be televised live. Over the past few months, the wonderkid Sooryavanshi has become a phenomenon, a crowd-puller like no other. It would not be wrong to say that much of the attention surrounding this series can be attributed to his presence. For the 15-y...
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