The ICC has given the pitch used for the first Ashes Test in Perth a ‘Very Good’ rating, the highest possible. Match referee Ranjan Madugalle praised the wicket in his official report for maintaining a fair contest between bat and ball. The match was over in only 847 balls, making it the second fastest Test […]

India’s loss to South Africa at home, their first in 25 years, raised serious questions about their batting against spin. In the Guwahati Test, India succumbed to a massive 408-run defeat, with batsmen overwhelmed by South African spinners. Simon Harmer dominated with 17 wickets, while Keshav Maharaj claimed 6 wickets. Last year, India faced similar […]

It has been eleven years since Phil Hughes passed away in one of cricket’s most tragic moments. Struck by a bouncer at the Sydney Cricket Ground on 25 November 2014, just days before his 26th birthday, Hughes collapsed on the field and never recovered. His death shocked the cricketing world, and his loss led to […]

The pressure on India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir has been mounting rapidly after back-to-back humiliating defeats at home. India suffered heavy losses against both New Zealand and South Africa in the past year, including being whitewashed on home soil – a rarity in recent cricketing history. The defeats have triggered widespread criticism from former players, […]

India suffered a humiliating 408-run defeat against South Africa in the Guwahati Test, losing a two-match series at home for the first time in 25 years. Indian batsmen were helpless against South Africa’s spinners. Simon Harmer took 17 wickets and Keshav Maharaj claimed 6, highlighting India’s struggle against quality spin. Former Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin […]

A rare spectacle unfolded at Perth as the first Ashes Test concluded in just 847 balls, making it the second shortest Test in terms of balls bowled in Australia’s cricket history. The ICC (International Cricket Council) has awarded the pitch a “Very Good” rating, with match referee Ranjan Madugalle giving the highest evaluation under ICC’s […]