Former England spinner Monty Panesar has issued a bold prediction: if England win the first Test, they will lift the Ashes urn in Australia for the first time in over a decade. We break down his reasoning and the real challenges ahead.
After criticism of Eden Gardens’ unpredictable surface, the Guwahati pitch at Barsapara Stadium is being prepared to deliver consistent turn, sharp bounce, and carry—tailor-made for a gripping India vs South Africa Test clash.
In the Eden Gardens Test, South Africa stunned India with a historic three-day victory, led by Temba Bavuma’s patient century and Simon Harmer’s spin dominance—while India’s batters fell prey to rash shots and poor game management.
Following India’s shocking three-day Test defeat to South Africa, Eden Gardens pitch curator Sujan Mukherjee has hit back at critics, insisting he followed official instructions—while CAB chief Sourav Ganguly calls for pitches that last five days.
Once an impenetrable fortress, India’s home Test record is showing serious cracks. A deep dive into the alarming stats reveals a team struggling against its own greatest weapon: spin.
Legendary opener Sunil Gavaskar has issued a scathing critique of India’s current cricketing culture, directly linking the team’s shocking 93 all out against South Africa to a systemic neglect of domestic cricket. In a pointed warning to head coach Gautam Gambhir, Gavaskar argued that skipping the Ranji Trophy leaves batters mentally and technically unprepared for the rigors of Test cricket, especially on challenging pitches.