A fierce war of words has erupted over the Eden Gardens pitch after India’s shock home defeat to South Africa, with legends calling it ‘unplayable’ while coach Gautam Gambhir stands firm.
India’s unexpected defeat to South Africa in the Kolkata Test has ignited a fierce debate over pitch preparation, with former players urging coach Gautam Gambhir to rethink his strategy.
A pivotal relay catch attempt by India A was ruled invalid in their match against Pakistan Shaheens at the Rising Stars Asia Cup—thanks to a nuanced MCC boundary rule.
In a move echoing their senior counterparts, India A players declined to exchange handshakes with the Pakistan Shaheens after their Asia Cup Rising Stars clash—reigniting debate over sportsmanship and political undertones in cricket.
Following India’s shocking 30-run home defeat to South Africa, former players have launched a scathing critique, questioning team selections, batting fragility against spin, and whether India truly deserves its ‘top Test side’ tag.
After a shocking 30-run defeat to South Africa, Cheteshwar Pujara has delivered a blunt message to India’s batters: stop making excuses and find a way to score, even on the toughest pitches.