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South Africa’s 30-run victory over India in the opening Test at Eden Gardens has ignited a fierce debate over pitch conditions, with Dale Steyn delivering one of the strongest criticisms. While India coach Gautam Gambhir insisted the wicket had ‘no demons,’ Steyn directly contradicted him, describing the surface as unpredictable, uneven, and extremely difficult for batting. His remarks have added …

The opening Test between India and South Africa at Eden Gardens ended in dramatic fashion, but instead of the cricket itself, the pitch dominated headlines. India’s 30-run loss inside three days sparked heated reactions, none louder than Harbhajan Singh’s. The former India off-spinner delivered a blistering critique of the surface, declaring that such pitches have ‘destroyed Test cricket’ and insisting …

India head coach Gautam Gambhir firmly dismissed criticism surrounding the Eden Gardens pitch after the hosts crashed to a 30-run defeat against South Africa in the opening Test. Despite India being bundled out for a dismal 93 in the fourth innings, Gambhir clarified that the surface behaved exactly as the team had requested and insisted that the defeat stemmed from …

In one of the most dramatic Test match turnarounds in recent years, South Africa stunned India by clinching a 30-run victory in the opening Test at Eden Gardens, ending a 15-year wait for a Test win on Indian soil. The contest had swung wildly over three days, but it was the Proteas who held their nerve when it mattered most, …

Sara Tendulkar shared a warm and emotional reaction to her brother Arjun Tendulkar’s transfer from Mumbai Indians (MI) to Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) ahead of the IPL 2026 season. Sara Tendulkar sends heartfelt message after Arjun confirms move to Lucknow Super Giants Moments after Lucknow Super Giants announced his move on social media, Sara responded with a simple yet affectionate …

India A will face Pakistan A in the 6th Match of Group B in the ACC Men’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025, scheduled for Sunday at the West End Park International Cricket Stadium, Doha. This fixture promises to be a high-voltage clash between two strong emerging sides in the tournament. India A boast a talented squad led by captain and …

Day 2 of the India–South Africa first Test at Eden Gardens turned into yet another chapter dominated by bowlers, with Ravindra Jadeja spearheading India’s charge. The left-arm all-rounder produced a brilliant bowling performance to leave South Africa effectively tottering at 63 for 7 in their second innings. With bad light forcing early stumps, the visitors face an uphill battle to …

Day 2 of the first India vs South Africa Test at Eden Gardens turned into a landmark session for India as Ravindra Jadeja delivered a spell that shifted the momentum firmly towards the hosts. South Africa, already reeling after early blows, were pushed deeper into trouble when Jadeja found turn, bounce, and precision on the surface beginning to grip. The …

A cache of seized explosives detonated inside a police station in Indian-controlled Kashmir, killing at least nine people and wounding 32 others, police reported on Saturday. The explosion happened in the Nowgam area of Srinagar, the region’s main city, late Friday as forensic experts and police were examining the material, said Nalin Prabhat, the region’s police director-general. He ruled out …

Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant achieved an incredible milestone on Day 2 of the first Test against South Africa at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Rishabh Pant surpasses Virender Sehwag to claim explosive record Pant has officially become the Indian batter with the most sixes in the history of Test cricket, achieving the feat during the ongoing clash against South Africa at …