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Double standards? The pitch paradox: Perth’s Test vs Eden Gardens in full perspective

The Ashes Test in Perth erupted into a full-blown pitch debate on social media after the match folded inside two days. England were bowled out for 172 in their first innings. Hosts Australia were then ...
Mint

Eden Gardens pitch during India vs South Africa Test faces severe backlash; ‘even Tendulkar or Virat wouldn't survive’

India's batting coach Sitanshu Kotak (R) inspects the pitch at the end of play on Day 2 of the first Test between India and South Africa.(AFP) The Eden Gardens has been a talking point even before the ...
ESPN

ICC hands down pitch rating for two-day Perth Test

The pitch for the two-day Ashes Test at Perth Stadium has been given the highest rating by the ICC. The surface, which produced 19 wickets on the opening day and a result late on the second as Travis ...
NDTV

India's Intriguing Call For 2nd Test Pitch After Eden Gardens Strategy Backfired: Report

The aftermath of the Kolkata Test defeat has seen the Gautam Gambhir-led Indian team management clear their minds over what sort of pitch they want for the second Test against South Africa in Guwahati ...
Indiatimes

Double standards? Perth vs Eden Gardens: The pitch paradox explained

The two-day Ashes Test in Perth reignited the long-running debate on pitch standards after 32 wickets fell in 141 overs. Indian players and experts questioned the double standards in global criticism ...
Indiatimes

Fastest Ashes Test in a century ends in two days — ICC still rates Perth pitch ‘very good’ despite 32-wicket frenzy

The ICC has rated the Perth Ashes Test pitch 'very good' despite its rapid two-day finish, sparking debate on modern batting and pitch expectations. While England and Australia collapsed spectacularly ...