Former England cricketer Mark Butcher has launched a strong critique of India’s recent approach to home Test pitches, calling the strategy “completely insane” and counterproductive. After India’s shock 30-run defeat to South Africa at Eden Gardens — their fourth loss in six home Tests, a rare slump not seen in over five decades — Butcher […]

Former BCCI president Sourav Ganguly has firmly dismissed any possibility of Gautam Gambhir being sacked as India’s head coach, despite the team’s disappointing 30-run loss to South Africa in the first Test at Eden Gardens. Instead, Ganguly urged the side to regroup, rethink their approach, and focus on winning matches through discipline and hard work […]

The pitch debate from the opening Test between India and South Africa at Eden Gardens has sparked considerable discussion, especially after head coach Gautam Gambhir confirmed that the Indian team had indeed requested a spin-friendly surface. While the strategy raised eyebrows, veteran Sunil Gavaskar stepped in to defend the call, stating that the pitch was […]

There appears to be a growing disconnect between India’s Test captain, Shubman Gill, and head coach Gautam Gambhir when it comes to the strategy around home pitches. This divide was glaring after India’s stunning loss to South Africa in the first Test at Eden Gardens, where the hosts were bowled out twice on a turning […]

South Africa head coach Shukri Conrad was full of praise for his team after they secured a historic 30-run victory over India in the opening Test at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. The win, achieved on a dramatically turning surface, was not just their first Test win in India in more than 15 years—it signalled a significant […]

A viral moment from the first Test at Eden Gardens between India and South Africa has sparked fresh conversations about on-field language and respect in cricket. It happened after pacer Jasprit Bumrah’s potent LBW appeal against South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma, during which India wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant appeared to curse Bavuma’s height — reportedly using […]

Jasprit Bumrah reminded the cricketing world exactly why he is regarded as one of India’s greatest modern-day pacers as he tore through South Africa’s tail within minutes after the Tea break on Day 1 of the first Test at Eden Gardens. Returning for a fresh spell, Bumrah needed barely two overs to wrap up the […]

Jasprit Bumrah turned Eden Gardens into a theatre of intimidation and brilliance as he delivered one of the most explosive spells of fast bowling on Day 1 of the first Test against South Africa. The standout moment came right after he dismissed Tony de Zorzi—when he welcomed Kyle Verreynne with a vicious, toe-crushing yorker that […]

South Africa’s tour of India kicked off with confidence as captain Temba Bavuma won the toss and chose to bat first at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Openers Ryan Rickelton and Aiden Markram made full use of the conditions, giving their side a brisk start. Rickelton was aggressive from the outset, striking two delightful boundaries off […]

Jasprit Bumrah delivered once again on the big stage, striking early to provide India their first breakthrough in the opening Test against South Africa at Eden Gardens. Despite the early wicket, the Proteas made a rapid start, reaching a fifty-run partnership inside the first 10 overs and putting immediate pressure on the Indian attack. Shubman […]