Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) mentor Zaheer Khan has openly criticized the pitch at the Ekana Cricket Stadium, suggesting that it failed to provide the home team any advantage. Following LSG’s crushing defeat to Punjab Kings (PBKS), Zaheer questioned the pitch conditions, implying that the curator had not considered the needs of the home side while […]

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) all-rounder Shardul Thakur has urged for a fairer playing field in IPL 2025, emphasizing the need for balanced pitches that provide equal opportunities to both batters and bowlers. With bowlers struggling to make an impact on batting-friendly tracks, Thakur believes the competition should not be skewed heavily in favor of the […]

With India set to face Australia in the semi-finals of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, captain Rohit Sharma has addressed concerns that his team had an unfair advantage by playing all their matches in Dubai. Critics, including former England skippers Nasser Hussain and Michael Atherton, suggested that India’s lack of travel between venues gave them […]

India’s struggles against spin bowling were laid bare during their 0-3 Test series loss to New Zealand, but as the team prepares for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, head coach Gautam Gambhir remains unfazed about potential challenges. While the traditional Australian pitches are known for their pace and bounce, there is speculation that Australia […]

The Kensington Oval in Barbados erupted in a cacophony of cheers on June 29th as India clinched the T20 World Cup title with a nail-biting last-ball victory against South Africa. Amidst the celebratory chaos, a heartwarming moment unfolded involving the Indian captain, Rohit Sharma. Walking towards the centre of the pitch, emotions etched on his […]

Former England captain Nasser Hussain has stepped up to defend India against accusations of receiving preferential treatment in the T20 World Cup. These claims arose after India’s dominant 68-run victory over the defending champions, England, securing their spot in the final. Critics, including prominent figures like Michael Vaughan and David Lloyd, alleged that India benefited […]

Team India booked their place in the Super 8 stage of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 with a comfortable 7-wicket victory over the hosts, USA, at the Nassau County Cricket Stadium in New York on Wednesday. India orchestrated a comprehensive display, restricting the USA to a modest 110 for 8 wickets before chasing it […]

The Nassau County International Cricket Stadium has hosted two matches so far in the ongoing T20 World Cup, and both have been low-scoring affairs, drawing significant criticism. The pitch has been slow, and the outfield is less than ideal, making it difficult for players to score boundaries. This has led to frustration among players and […]

The ICC’s decision to host the T20 World Cup in the USA, specifically New York, has been met with mixed reactions. While it’s a bold move to introduce cricket to a new audience, the lack of local enthusiasm is undeniable. Cricket isn’t a major sport in the US, and this significantly dampens the usual pre-tournament […]

In an unexpected turn of events, the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) faced their first defeat of the season in the Indian Premier League, with captain Shreyas Iyer citing the challenging Chennai pitch as a significant factor contributing to their loss. During their recent encounter at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on April 8th, KKR encountered difficulties, managing […]