ICC match referee Richie Richardson gives Eden Gardens pitch a 'satisfactory' rating for the 2nd India-South Africa Test, a match that ended in just three days. Get the full story on the pitch debate and South Africa's historic win.
ICC rates MCG pitch 'unsatisfactory' after Boxing Day Ashes Test ends in just two days. CA confident of better pitch for 2027 Centenary Test. Full details inside.
The ICC has handed the Melbourne Cricket Ground a demerit point after the pitch for the 4th Ashes Test was deemed too bowler-friendly. Read the full details and implications for the iconic venue.
England fast bowler Gus Atkinson's Ashes tour is over after a hamstring tear at MCG. The injury deals a major blow to England's pace attack. Read details on the setback and recovery.
Boxing Day Test at MCG ends inside two days, costing CA over $10M. Sunil Gavaskar questions pitch rating double standards. Read the full analysis.
Amol Vijay Dhumal, a 45-year-old Indian-origin electrician, was sentenced to five years in prison for raping a 75-year-old woman in her Sydney home during a solar panel installation. Read the shocking details of the case.
England's Joe Root calls the Melbourne Cricket Ground pitch 'spicy' and unfit for regular play after a historic two-day Ashes Test. Get the full details on the pitch controversy.
Joe Root becomes the 9th batter to score 22,000 international runs. England ends Australia's 16-Test unbeaten streak at home with a thrilling 4-wicket win in the Boxing Day Test. Read the full story.
Melbourne Cricket Ground curator Matt Page expresses shock after the India vs South Africa Test ends in two days. The pitch's extreme pace and bounce spark controversy. Read the full story.
The Boxing Day Ashes Test at the MCG concluded in just two days, leaving the pitch curator in disbelief. All attention now shifts to the Sydney pitch for the final match.
Mumbai's iconic Azad Maidan, a cradle of cricket talent, is now plagued by safety and infrastructure issues, demanding immediate attention and reform to protect its legacy.
Melbourne Cricket Ground curator Matt Page in shock after two-day Ashes Test ends prematurely, causing a multi-million dollar revenue shortfall for Cricket Australia. Read the full story.
Michael Vaughan criticizes the two-day Ashes Test finish at MCG despite England's win. Read his take on the state of Test cricket and match details.
Relive the infamous day at Feroz Shah Kotla when the 5th India-Sri Lanka ODI was abandoned after 23.3 overs due to a dangerous and unpredictable pitch. A dark chapter in Delhi's cricket history.
England captain Ben Stokes delivers a scathing assessment of the MCG pitch used for the India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup match, calling it substandard. Read his full comments.
Australian captain Steve Smith criticises the grassy MCG pitch after England's win in a two-day Ashes Test. Read his full analysis of the challenging conditions.
Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg calls Melbourne pitch 'bad for business' after Test fiasco. Kevin Pietersen & Dinesh Karthik question selective criticism. Full details inside.
Cricket Australia confirms Melbourne Cricket Ground will host its first men's day-night pink-ball Test in 2027 for the 150th Anniversary Ashes Test. CEO Todd Greenberg discusses future Boxing Day day-night possibilities.
Cricket experts blast the MCG pitch after a chaotic opening day sees 15 wickets fall in the Boxing Day Test between Australia and India. Was it too much? Read the full analysis.
Stuart Broad leads criticism of the MCG pitch after 20 wickets tumble on Day 1 of the 4th Ashes Test. Read expert opinions from Cook and McGrath on the uneven contest.
Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg hints at a potential day-night Boxing Day Test in Melbourne. Details on the 150th Anniversary Test ballot and future plans for pink-ball cricket.
Australian veteran Usman Khawaja became the 19th Aussie to score 8,000+ international runs during the 4th Ashes Test at MCG. Read about his career stats and this historic feat.
The Melbourne Cricket Ground witnessed a historic day as 93,442 fans packed the stadium for the Ashes, breaking the previous cricket attendance record. Dive into the details of this monumental event.
Rajasthan U-19 team bowled out Uttar Pradesh for 178 on Day 2 of the Cooch Behar Trophy pre-quarterfinal. At stumps, Rajasthan were 50/2, trailing by 128 runs. Read the full match report.
Explore the history of the Boxing Day Test at the MCG, its origins, and why it's a summer spectacle. Discover India's role and the global significance of December 26 in sports.
Ahead of the Boxing Day Test, Steve Smith previews the MCG pitch, discusses Australia's strategy, and reflects on the team's performance in the Ashes series. Read more.
Dense fog and poor light forced a complete washout of the second day's play in the Vijay Merchant Trophy U-16 match between UP and Bengal in Bareilly. Get the latest updates on the weather-hit fixture.
Ahead of the crucial 4th T20I, the pitch at Lucknow's Ekana Stadium is the talk of the town. Will it be a batting paradise or a bowler's ally? Full analysis inside.
Sydney holds funerals for victims of the Bondi Junction and Wakeley attacks. Communities unite in grief as police investigations continue. Read the full story.
Residents and veteran athletes in Bengaluru's Jeevanahalli oppose artificial turf installation at historic Sir Ground, fearing loss of free access and sporting heritage. Read more.