Smith Blames MCG Grass for 2-Day Ashes Test Finish
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.
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MCG Pitch Fiasco: CA CEO, Stars Criticize 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.
CA CEO: 'Short Tests are bad for business' after Ashes chaos
Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg admits to sleepless nights after a 20-wicket Day 1 in the Boxing Day Test. He warns short Tests hurt revenue and hints at board intervention in pitch prep. Read more.
Experts Criticise MCG Pitch After Wild Boxing Day Test
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.
Cook Slams MCG Pitch After 20 Wickets Fall on Day 1
Former England captain Alastair Cook criticises the MCG pitch after a dramatic first day of the Boxing Day Test saw all 20 wickets tumble. Australia lead by 46 runs.
Broad criticises MCG pitch after 20 wickets fall on Day 1
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.
Smith Picks All-Seam Attack for MCG Ashes Test
Stand-in captain Steve Smith opts for an all-pace bowling attack on a green MCG pitch, omitting spinner Todd Murphy. Jhye Richardson eyes Test comeback. Full details inside.
Steve Smith on MCG Pitch for Boxing Day Test vs England
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.
Fans Turn Pitch Experts in NZ vs WI Test Match
In a unique move, New Zealand cricket asked fans to analyse the pitch on Day 4 of the 3rd Test vs West Indies. NZ set a target of 462. Read the full match report.
Vizag Pitch Report for IND-W vs SL-W 1st T20I
Full pitch report for ACA-VDCA Stadium in Vizag ahead of the India Women vs Sri Lanka Women 1st T20I. Get insights on surface behavior, weather, and key players.
IND vs SA 4th T20I: Ekana Stadium Pitch Report
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.
ACA Chief Applauds CA's Stance on Khawaja's Pitch Remarks
Australian Cricketers' Association CEO Paul Marsh supports Cricket Australia's decision not to discipline Usman Khawaja for his critical comments on the Perth pitch during the Ashes opener. Read the full story.
Red-Soil Pitch Chosen for India vs SA T20 in Cuttack
BCCI curator selects a red-soil pitch at Cuttack's Barabati Stadium for the high-voltage India-South Africa T20 on December 9, promising a high-scoring contest. Read details.
Trott: India right to back spin, don't pigeonhole Test cricket
Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott defends India's spin-heavy approach after South Africa's series win. Read his full analysis on the Kolkata Test pitch and the future of Test tactics.
Gavaskar says Head's century saved Perth pitch from bad rating
Sunil Gavaskar argues Travis Head's explosive century changed the narrative on the Perth pitch. He criticises the double standard where pacer-friendly tracks are 'good' but turning ones are 'disgraceful'. Read his full analysis.
Gavaskar calls out ICC's double standard on pitch rating
Sunil Gavaskar questions ICC's 'double standards' after Perth pitch gets 'below average' rating despite high scores. He asks, 'Who is complaining?' Read his full critique.
Pitch invader interrupts Kohli's record-breaking century celebration
Virat Kohli's 52nd ODI century celebration was dramatically interrupted when a fan breached security at JSCA Stadium. Watch the heartwarming moment Kohli helped the invader.
CAT 2025 Slot 1: Tougher Paper with Tricky DILR Section
CAT 2025 Slot 1 analysis reveals a trickier paper than last year, especially in DILR section. Get expert insights on VARC, QA sections and expected attempts for good percentile.
IND vs SA 1st ODI Pitch Report: Ranchi Surface Analysis
Complete pitch report for IND vs SA 1st ODI at JSCA Stadium Ranchi. Get expert analysis on how the surface will play and team strategies for the series opener on November 30.
Khawaja brands Perth pitch substandard despite ICC rating
Australian batsman Usman Khawaja criticizes the Perth pitch used in the first Ashes Test, calling it unfair despite an ICC 'very good' rating. His team position is now uncertain.
BCCI on India's Test defeat, pitch diversity plans
BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia addresses India's home Test struggles, emphasizes adapting to diverse pitches, and reveals expansion plans for Test venues across India.
Gambhir's explosive press conference on whitewash, Pant
Gautam Gambhir unleashed a fiery press conference addressing India's whitewash, Rishabh Pant's controversial shot, and pitch conditions. Get all the explosive details!
Gavaskar Exposes Pitch Debate Double Standards
Sunil Gavaskar attacks global cricket's pitch hypocrisy after Perth Ashes Test. Former captain highlights contrasting reactions to Indian vs overseas surfaces. Read his sharp analysis.
Kuldeep Yadav calls Barsapara pitch 'pure road'
Indian spinner Kuldeep Yadav criticizes Barsapara Stadium pitch after South Africa's dominant batting display in 1st ODI. Get exclusive match insights and analysis.
Kuldeep Yadav Slams Barsapara Pitch as 'Road'
Indian spinner Kuldeep Yadav compares Barsapara's lifeless pitch to Kolkata's challenging surface after 2nd Test against South Africa. Read his sarcastic take on pitch conditions.
India vs SA Test Pitch Debate: Trust Curators
The India vs South Africa Test match pitch faced scrutiny as unpredictable behavior raised questions about curator autonomy. Read the full analysis of the pitch conditions.
Pitch Debate: Trust Curators for India Home Advantage
Madhu Jawali analyzes the unpredictable pitch conditions in recent Test match and why trusting local curators is crucial for India's home advantage strategy. Read more insights.
Kotak defends Gambhir amid criticism over pitch
Sitanshu Kotak supports Gautam Gambhir against criticism, praising his honesty about pitch preferences. Read the full story about the cricket controversy.
Kolkata Pitch Drama: Why India's Test Defeat Sparked Debate
India's shocking defeat to South Africa in the Kolkata Test puts Eden Gardens' 'tricky' pitch under the microscope. Explore the imperfect science of creating a spin track and why it backfired.
Eden Gardens Pitch Row: Ganguly Breaks Silence
Sourav Ganguly calls Eden Gardens pitch 'not the greatest' after India's historic batting collapse. Get the full story on the controversy shaking Indian cricket.
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