In 2009, a dangerously uneven Feroz Shah Kotla pitch—dubbed a ‘hair transplant’—forced the abandonment of an India vs Sri Lanka ODI after just 23.3 chaotic overs.
In a surprising double-captaincy move, the BCCI has split India’s U-19 leadership: Sooryavanshi for the South Africa tour and Mhatre for the 2026 U19 World Cup.
Former England captain Alastair Cook has delivered a scathing verdict on the team’s recent 2-2 Test series draw against India, calling it a “false comfort” that masks deeper issues as England trail Australia 0-3 in the Ashes.
In a stunning turn of events, England crushed Australia by four wickets in the fourth Ashes Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground—securing their first victory on Australian soil in 15 years. The chaotic, rain-tinged match concluded in just two days, reviving England’s pride and setting up a thrilling finale in Sydney.
Despite ending a 15-year drought with a stunning Test victory at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, England captain Ben Stokes didn’t hold back—calling the MCG pitch ‘not ideal.’ Steve Smith echoed concerns, citing excessive grass and seam movement. We unpack the controversy.
Two of the NFL’s wealthiest owners—Robert Kraft and Gayle Benson—represent starkly different journeys to sports ownership. One built an empire from scratch; the other inherited a legacy and expanded it. Here’s how their fortunes and philosophies stack up.