Snake cracks on pitches have long been a hallmark of Perth’s cricketing lore. Historically, the old WACA Ground was renowned for its pace and bounce, and the new Optus Stadium has carried on that tradition. Under dry conditions, cracks on the pitch often widen, resulting in unpredictable bounce and even aiding spinners. These cracks, sometimes […]

An image of the Perth pitch for the first Test between Australia and India for the impending Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 has been going rounds on social media. Notably, the hosts have prepared a green wicket and are watering it well before the opening game. The surface at Optus Stadium in Perth has traditionally helped the […]

While the new Test venue Optus Stadium (Perth) is set to debut with the top bouncy track, Indian skipper Virat Kohli is excited to face it due to having a suitable bowling attack in the side. Leading the four-match Test series by 1-0 after winning the first Test at Adelaide by 31 runs, the hosts […]

In order to keep the ongoing four-match Test series against India alive, Australia has to win the second Test in Perth which will be commencing at the new Optus Stadium on Friday as they lost the first Test in Adelaide. The second Test at Perth’s Optus Stadium, starting December 14, Friday. Optus Stadium will make […]

After losing the first Test of four-match home Test series against India at Adelaide, Australian head coach Justin Langer has now shifted his entire focus to the second Test at the new Perth Stadium (Optus Stadium), starting on this Friday (December 14). The Optus Stadium is going to make its Test debut through the upcoming […]

The Optus Stadium (Perth Stadium, Perth) cricket fans have been offered ticket refunds after the shaded top-tier seats have been decided to move out. While the second Test of the four-match Test series between Australia and India will begin on this Friday (December 14) at Optus Stadium, Cricket Australia (CA) has recently announced that more […]