Eden pitch under scanner for Indo-Windies 2nd Test

Last Updated: Thursday, November 10, 2011, 19:03

Less than a fortnight after it was criticised by Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni as an `ugly` wicket, the Eden Gardens strip is back in focus again.

Kotla pitch will last full five days, asserts Chauhan

Last Updated: Friday, November 4, 2011, 21:08

As the controversial Feroz Shah Kotla pitch braces up to host its first Test after a 12-month ban, DDCA vice-president Chetan Chauhan on Friday assured that it will last the entire five days when India and West Indies square off here from Sunday.

'Typical' Mohali pitch awaits India and England

Last Updated: Thursday, October 20, 2011, 10:39

The third one-dayer between India and England at the PCA stadium here will be played on a "typical" Mohali pitch, which promises to produce an even contest between bat and ball, curator Daljit Singh said on Wednesday.

ICC warns SLC over `poor` quality of Galle pitch

Last Updated: Friday, October 7, 2011, 14:28

The ICC on Friday let off Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) with a warning for the poor quality pitch at Galle which hosted the Island nation`s first Test of a three-match series against Australia in August.

Chennai pitch one of the toughest I`ve played on: Franklin

Last Updated: Sunday, October 2, 2011, 20:54

Mumbai Indians all-rounder James Franklin, who top-scored with an unbeaten 42 in his side`s five-wicket defeat to New South Wales on Sunday, said the Chepauk pitch was one of the most challenging he had played on.

Sri Lanka Cricket chief says Galle pitch not dangerous

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 7, 2011, 12:07

The match referee may have declared the Galle Stadium pitch poor leading to an ICC inquiry, but Sri Lanka Cricket chief Upali Dharmadasa said the pitch was not dangerous by any means.

Hockey pitch in London named after Dhyan Chand

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 23, 2011, 17:12

A newly-laid Astro-turf hockey pitch, at a cost of £250,000, at the Indian Gymkhana Club in London has been named after Indian hockey legend Dhyan Chand.

Third Test: Edgbaston pitch will help spinners

Last Updated: Monday, August 8, 2011, 16:12

The pitch at Edgbaston will help the spinners and will also offer reverse swing to the pacers in the third Test between India and England.

Unpredictable Edgbaston pitch awaits India

Last Updated: Friday, August 5, 2011, 18:30

India will have to deal with an unpredictable Edgbaston pitch in the third match as they seek to retain their number one ranking with a win.

Toughest Caribbean tracks I have played on: Dravid

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 5, 2011, 00:00

Rahul Dravid says it has not been easy as he had to adjust to the most challenging West Indian tracks in his four visits.

Tremlett wants bouncy pitches for Test series against India

Last Updated: Friday, June 24, 2011, 00:00

England paceman Chris Tremlett wants the pitches in his country for the forthcoming Test series against India to be bouncy as he aims to capitalise to the visitors` discomfort on such surfaces.