Indian pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar has stepped forward to defend both the Indian team and the pitch preparation at Eden Gardens, brushing aside the growing chatter around India’s 30-run defeat to South Africa in the opening Test. The loss, India’s first against the Proteas at home in 15 years, has triggered intense scrutiny over the team’s […]

Cheteshwar Pujara has subtly fired back at India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir over his comments on the Eden Gardens pitch following India’s 30-run loss to South Africa in the opening Test of the two-match series. India’s chase of a modest 124-run target ended in disappointment as they succumbed to the South African spin attack, led […]

India’s ongoing struggle against quality spin bowling continues to raise questions. Still, it’s the nature of pitches that has once again grabbed the spotlight after yet another batting collapse at home. Over a year after their stunning 0-3 whitewash at the hands of New Zealand, India have now suffered a heavy defeat against South Africa […]

Indian team’s batting coach, Vikram Rathour, provided insights into the nature of the Ranchi pitch ahead of the fourth Test match against England, highlighting its typical Indian characteristics with visible cracks and a likelihood of assisting spin. The absence of India’s pace spearhead, Jasprit Bumrah, who has been the series’ leading wicket-taker, adds weight to […]