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 […]

Though ongoing Australia vs India four-match Test series has shifted its focus to the upcoming third Test at Melbourne, starting from December 26, the Perth pitch is still becoming a serious talking point. Recently, the Indian legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar has lauded the Perth track while the former Australian pacer Mitchell Johnson has agreed on […]

Recently, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has rated the Optus Stadium pitch (Perth) as an “average” where Australia and India recently played the second Test of the series and Australia won by 146 runs. However, the cricket world has divided on their opinions about that pitch rating as the former English skipper Michael Vaughan and […]

The pitch used for the new Perth Stadium’s inaugural Test match, last week’s second Test of the four-match between Australia and India, has received the lowest possible pass mark from the ICC. It is understood match referee Ranjan Madugalle rated the pitch at the new Perth Stadium as ‘average’, which is the lowest pass mark provided […]