Pitches have always played a crucial role in shaping the outcome of cricket matches, often becoming a point of discussion when their quality affects gameplay. Over the years, several teams have raised concerns over pitch conditions, prompting the International Cricket Council (ICC) to implement a rating system to ensure standards are met. ICC evaluates pitches […]

In a surprising turn of events in the ongoing third Test in Rajkot, India suffered a blow when they were fined five runs for running on the wicket. Former England captain Sir Alastair Cook termed the incident as a “tactical move”, suggesting that it was a deliberate move to give the Indian spinners an advantage. […]