The International Cricket Council has officially rated the Melbourne Cricket Ground pitch as “unsatisfactory” following the abrupt conclusion of the fourth Ashes Test, which ended inside just two days. The assessment has reignited debate around pitch preparation, competitive balance, and the commercial impact of shortened Test matches. Under the ICC’s four-tier pitch rating system, an […]
The International Cricket Council (ICC) is facing renewed criticism after Pakistan was excluded from the official ticket announcement poster for the T20 World Cup 2026. The global tournament is scheduled to begin in February next year, jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka, yet the promotional material failed to include a single Pakistani cricketer — […]
In a sport that claims to celebrate global growth, the powerful Indian and English cricket boards (BCCI and ECB) have once again shown their true colors — and it’s anything but progressive. Saudi Arabia’s SRJ Sports has proposed an ambitious £400 million investment to launch a global T20 league, backed by the might of Aramco. […]
The ICC Women’s U19 T20 World Cup is one of the most highly anticipated tournaments in the world of cricket, and this year’s edition was no exception. The tournament, which took place in Bangladesh, featured some of the best young talent from around the world, including teams from Pakistan, India, England, and Australia. Unfortunately, despite […]
