Sydney Test odd one out as ICC releases pitch ratings for Border-Gavaskar Trophy
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Sydney Test odd one out as ICC releases pitch ratings for Border-Gavaskar Trophy

India Today  

All pitches, except for the one in Sydney, used during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy have received a 'very good' rating from the International Cricket Council. The Sydney pitch, however, has been rated 'satisfactory' after the Test match at the iconic venue concluded in less than three days. SYDNEY: SATISFACTORY PERTH, ADELAIDE, BRISBANE, MELBOURNE: VERY GOOD Peter Roach, Australia's Head of Cricket Operations and Scheduling, said he was happy with the ratings and reflected on the nature of the Sydney pitch. Australia, however, were well within their rights to offer a spicy pitch in Sydney as they made good use of favourable home conditions to win the series 3-1 and book their place in the World Test Championship final.

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Border Gavaskar Trophy Test series: ICC rates four pitches ‘very good’, SCG track ‘satisfactory’
1 day, 8 hours ago

Border Gavaskar Trophy Test series: ICC rates four pitches ‘very good’, SCG track ‘satisfactory’

The Hindu  

Four out of five pitches used in the recent Border-Gavaskar Test series between India and Australia have been rated ‘very good’ by the ICC, which found the track for the fifth and final game in Sydney to be ‘satisfactory’, Cricket Australia announced on Wednesday. The marquee five-match series ended 3-1 in favour of the hosts, who regained the Border Gavaskar …

ICC release Border-Gavaskar Trophy pitch ratings: Perth, Adelaide, Gabba & MCG given ‘very good’ rating; SCG ‘satisfactory’
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ICC release Border-Gavaskar Trophy pitch ratings: Perth, Adelaide, Gabba & MCG given ‘very good’ rating; SCG ‘satisfactory’

The Hindu  

The International Cricket Council has released its pitch ratings for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy with the Perth Stadium, Adelaide Oval, Gabba and the MCG pitches all receiving the highest ‘very good’ rating and the SCG given the second top category ‘satisfactory’. The rating system was revamped in 2023 to reduce the number of ratings from six to four — very good, …

ICC releases pitch ratings for India vs Australia Test series | Check in detail here
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1 day, 14 hours ago

ICC releases pitch ratings for India vs Australia Test series | Check in detail here

India TV News  

ICC has announced the pitch ratings for the recently concluded Border-Gavaskar series between Australia and India. Four of the five Test matches have earned the pitch rating 'very good' while the fifth and final Test in Sydney has earned a 'satisfactory' rating. The pitches at Perth Stadium, Adelaide Oval, Gabba and Melbourne Cricket Ground – the venues for the first …

AUS vs IND: Sunil Gavaskar slams double standards after 15-wicket day at SCG
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AUS vs IND: Sunil Gavaskar slams double standards after 15-wicket day at SCG

India Today  

India great Sunil Gavaskar has slammed the critics who always question Indian pitches after a dramatic second day of the fifth Test at the SCG where 15 wickets tumbled. Day 2 of the fifth Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test witnessed a dramatic fall of 15 wickets, raising the strong possibility that both the game and the series could conclude on Day 3. …

IND vs AUS, 5th Test: Sydney pitch report, ground conditions, toss factor, weather forecast, stats and records
1 week ago

IND vs AUS, 5th Test: Sydney pitch report, ground conditions, toss factor, weather forecast, stats and records

The Hindu  

India will be in a must-win situation on Friday when it starts the fifth and final Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground. FOLLOW LIVE | India vs Australia 5th Test Day 1 Score and Updates Australia completed a sensational victory in the last Test in Melbourne, picking seven wickets in the final session of the contest …

AUS vs IND: Sydney curator gives first update on the pitch for the fifth Test
1 week, 1 day ago

AUS vs IND: Sydney curator gives first update on the pitch for the fifth Test

India Today  

The pitch curator at the Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney has shared his initial thoughts on the surface set to be used for the upcoming fifth Test between India and Australia. SCG pitch curator Adam Lewis shared his preparations for the new year’s Test and revealed that the covers were taken off the pitch for the first time on Wednesday and …

Border-Gavaskar Trophy | Australian top-three seriously out of form, says Australian great Ian Healy
3 weeks ago

Border-Gavaskar Trophy | Australian top-three seriously out of form, says Australian great Ian Healy

The Hindu  

Ahead of the crucial Boxing Day Test against India from December 26, legendary wicketkeeper Ian Healy has pointed out the serious lack of form of the top-three Australian batters and advised them to go to the basics and perform if they want to continue in the team. Australia made 445 in the first innings of the rain truncated third Test …

Pitch greener or outfield? First look of Perth pitch for India vs Australia Test terrifying for Kohli and other batters
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Pitch greener or outfield? First look of Perth pitch for India vs Australia Test terrifying for Kohli and other batters

Hindustan Times  

One glance and you would miss the pitch. This is the first time in close to 80 years that India is starting off their Australia tour with a Test match in Perth, a place historically known for its spicy pitches. Although the old WACA stadium deserves credit for that, the newly built Optus Stadium, which did not host a single …

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Perth pitch to have really good pace and bounce: Curator cautions India ahead of first Test
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Perth pitch to have really good pace and bounce: Curator cautions India ahead of first Test

The Hindu  

India will be accorded a tough welcome to Australia as the Optus Stadium pitch for the opening Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy has been prepared to offer “good bounce and pace” true to the tradition of the fiery tracks in Perth. India will enter the Perth Test, beginning from November 22, without playing any practice match as the visitors had …

Australian win raises questions about India’s pitch strategy for the series
1 year, 10 months ago

Australian win raises questions about India’s pitch strategy for the series

The Hindu  

Australia defeated India at its own game on a viciously turning pitch used for the third Test at the Holkar Stadium here. Ironically, when replying to a question about former Indian cricketers criticising such tracks, Rohit’s response was, “Former players, I don’t think, have played on pitches like this.” But, you do not have to look beyond the India-Pakistan Bangalore …

Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2023, Indore Test, Analysis: Australia defeats India at its own game
1 year, 10 months ago

Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2023, Indore Test, Analysis: Australia defeats India at its own game

The Hindu  

The Australians defeated India at its own game on a viciously turning pitch used for the third Test at the Holkar Stadium. Ironically, when replying to a question about former Indian cricketers criticising such tracks, Rohit’s response was, ”Former players, I don’t think have played on pitches like this.” Visible in the answer was a lack of respect for some …

IND vs AUS 3rd Test: Pitch report to records - Here's everything about Holkar Stadium, Indore
1 year, 10 months ago

IND vs AUS 3rd Test: Pitch report to records - Here's everything about Holkar Stadium, Indore

India TV News  

India and Australia will take on each other on March 1, Wednesday at Holkar Stadium, Indore, in the 3rd of the 4-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Pitch Report The pitch at Holkar Stadium is generally a very good batting surface. Basic Stats Total matches: 2 Matches won batting first: 1 Matches won bowling first: 1 Average Stats Average 1st Inns scores: 353 …

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Australia need to overcome complex selection issues to fight in Delhi Test
1 year, 10 months ago

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Australia need to overcome complex selection issues to fight in Delhi Test

India Today  

Australia will look to fight back after their massive defeat in the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Nagpur, but it will be easier said than done when they resume their battle with India in Delhi on Friday. Those two knocks alongside Rohit Sharma's glorious hundred as India first took a 223-run lead and then bundled Australia out for …

Sydney Test: This draw is 'as good as winning a Test match, credit to Hanuma Vihari-Ravi Ashwin, says Ajinkya Rahane
3 years, 11 months ago

Sydney Test: This draw is 'as good as winning a Test match, credit to Hanuma Vihari-Ravi Ashwin, says Ajinkya Rahane

India Today  

Team India, under the captaincy of Ajinkya Rahane, has done what many big teams have failed to do in Australia- produce a historic resistance despite being bogged down by constant chatter and sledging in addition to several injury blows. Hence, the Sydney Test of the 2020-21 series will forever be remembered as one of the greatest efforts on Day 5 …

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: A mouth-watering series in the offing - Sportstar
4 years ago

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: A mouth-watering series in the offing - Sportstar

The Hindu  

The Indians need to play out of their skins to retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. In contrast to 2018-19, when Australia struggled without Smith and Warner — banned after the Sandpapergate scandal — it is India that will be without its inspirational batsman Virat Kohli for the last three Tests of the four-match series. The Aussie wickets, save Sydney, should have …

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