After Kolkata’s pitch drew global criticism, concerns are now mounting over the Guwahati surface ahead of the IND vs SA 2nd Test, with batting coach Paras Mhambrey and former coach Vikram Rathour raising alarms about unpredictable bounce and excessive turn.
Former India opener Aakash Chopra has revealed a shocking behind-the-scenes clash with a former Chennai Super Kings star who publicly trolled him on social media after Chopra criticized his batting technique against short-pitched bowling during the 2016 India-England Test series.
Shubman Gill has been officially released from India’s Test squad ahead of the Guwahati match against South Africa, opening the door for a fresh batting contender in the middle order.
Veteran pacer Kemar Roach makes a timely return to the West Indies Test squad for their December tour of New Zealand, bringing experience to a young pace unit amid injury setbacks.
Mitchell Starc etched his name in Ashes folklore by claiming his 100th wicket in the series—clean-bowling Joe Root for a duck in a fiery opening spell at Perth Stadium.
Former England spinner Monty Panesar has hit back at Steve Smith’s mocking remarks about his Celebrity Mastermind appearance, calling it a sign of the Aussie captain’s mental fragility before the Ashes opener.