Cricket legend Ian Botham has launched a scathing attack on England’s ‘Bazball’ approach following their disastrous two-day Ashes defeat in Perth, calling for immediate tactical overhaul—or a humiliating 5-0 series loss.
Since taking charge, chief selector Ajit Agarkar’s decisions have drawn sharp criticism for inconsistent call-ups, overlooked domestic stars, and confusing handling of established players—raising serious questions about India’s talent pipeline.
Despite India’s historic 0–2 home Test series loss to South Africa, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia insists the board will stick to its long-term vision—urging batters to adapt to diverse pitch conditions and reaffirming faith in a rebuilding phase.
The ICC has awarded a ‘very good’ rating to the Perth Ashes Test pitch—even though the match lasted just two days and yielded 32 wickets. Critics question if modern pitches are becoming too bowler-friendly, while others defend the surface as fair and true.
After South Africa’s historic 2-0 Test series win in India, ex-cricketer Dinesh Karthik declared the ‘aura’ of India’s home dominance has vanished—citing shaky batting, ineffective bowling, and chaotic selection, especially at No. 3.
Former India star Ravichandran Ashwin has openly criticized Rishabh Pant’s ultra-aggressive batting approach during the recent home series against South Africa, calling for greater responsibility from the stand-in captain.