Indian legend Ravichandran Ashwin has hit back strongly at critics who slammed the Eden Gardens pitch for producing a three-day finish in the first Test against South Africa. Ashwin questioned why the same voices remained silent when 19 wickets tumbled on Day 1 of the Perth Ashes Test under far tougher playing conditions. Earlier this […]

Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers has sparked a fresh debate around India’s approach to home conditions, suggesting that head coach Gautam Gambhir may have been subtly questioning his own players after the first Test at Eden Gardens. According to de Villiers, Gambhir’s remark—that the curator delivered exactly the pitch India had requested—felt like […]

Former India captain and ex-chairman of selectors Kris Srikkanth has come down hard on Gautam Gambhir after India’s 30-run defeat to South Africa in the opening Test at Eden Gardens. The hosts, chasing just 124 in their second innings, succumbed for a mere 93 runs on a turning track that has sparked heated debate over […]