On the brink of a historic low, India’s potential follow-on against South Africa in Guwahati would be their first at home in 15 years—a stark reminder of a 2010 collapse that still haunts fans.
The cricket world is buzzing about a perceived ‘pitch double standard’ after wildly different reactions to the Perth Ashes Test and the recent Eden Gardens fixture. We dive deep into the facts, the regulations, and the on-field evidence to separate bias from reality.
Aiden Markram’s gravity-defying, one-handed grab at slip has become the defining moment of the 2nd Test in Guwahati, sending India spiraling to a precarious 119/6 and handing South Africa a commanding position.
Legendary Sunil Gavaskar has launched a scathing critique of the international cricketing community’s hypocrisy, pointing to the muted reaction to the Perth Ashes Test’s two-day finish compared to the fierce backlash over the Eden Gardens pitch.
Sparked by Travis Head’s explosive Ashes century, Australia’s coach and captain are seriously considering a bold new tactic: rotating Test openers based on pitch and match situation, moving away from the traditional fixed opening pair.
In a stunning display of endurance and consistency, Pakistan’s Salman Ali Agha has officially played more international cricket matches in a single calendar year than any player in history, dethroning legends like Rahul Dravid, MS Dhoni, and Mohammad Yousuf.