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"Ball Did Touch The Ground": Ricky Ponting's Honest Take On Shubman Gill Catch Controversy

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting reckons the catch taken by all-rounder Cameron Green to dismiss Indian opener Shubman Gill had the ball touching the ground at one point but credited the third umpire for taking the "correct decision" during the fourth day's play of the World Test Championship final. Gill was batting on 18 when he edged one off Scott Boland and the ball flew low to the left of Green at gully, who scooped it inches from the ground and immediately celebrated the dismissal, as India were rocked early in the chase of 444.

"I Feel Naveen-Ul-Haq...": Gautam Gambhir Finally Breaks Silence On IPL 2023 Spat With Virat Kohli

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 produced some avoidable scenes, particularly during a match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Lucknow Super Giants on May 01. It was RCB stalwart Virat Kohli who clashed with LSG pacer Naveen-ul-Haq and later Gautam Gambhir on the field. The While the exact details of what transpired on the field still remain hidden, Gambhir has explained why he sided with Naveen and went head-to-head with Kohli, triggering one of the biggest on-field fights in the history of the T20 league.

Ruthless Australia biggest test for England and 'Bazball' during Ashes

A famous quote from Mike Tyson goes something like this: "Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the mouth".

India, Australia fined heavily for slow World Test Championship over rates

India have been fined 100 percent and Australia 80 percent of their match fees for slow over rates in the World Test Championship final, the International Cricket Council said Monday.

Why India Chose To Bowl In WTC Final? Head Coach Rahul Dravid Explains

Head coach Rahul Dravid defended India's decision to bowl first in the World Test Championship Final against Australia, saying the call was dictated by overcast conditions and grass on the pitch. In pursuit of a record 444, India were bowled out for 234 in the first session of the fifth day itself to lose their second WTC Final in a row by a massive margin of 209 runs. Dravid was posed some tough questions by Sourav Ganguly, who commentated during the WTC Final.

WTC Final: Virender Sehwag, Wasim Jaffer Mock Third Umpire On Shubman Gill's Dismissal

Shubman Gill's dismissal has sparked controversy and former cricketers Virender Sehwag and Wasim Jaffer didn't miss out on the opportunity to take a dig at the third umpire Richard Kettleborough's decision. Gill lost his wicket after Cameron Green took a diving catch which turned out to be quite controversial as the ball appeared to have touched the ground. Due to inconclusive evidence the matter went straight to the third umpire and after inspection, he decided to dismiss Gill who was visibly upset.

"Choice Is Yours": Ravi Shastri Puts Onus On India Players Over IPL Decision After WTC Final Loss

Former India coach Ravi Shastri on Sunday sounded skceptical about the possibility of players getting extended gap after the IPL or practice games ahead of future WTC final matches unless there is a change in thought by all the stakeholders. After India suffered a huge 209-run defeat against Australia at the Oval, head coach Rahul Dravid said arriving in England at least two weeks earlier and playing some side matches would have been ideal for the team ahead of the big game. However, Shastri did not buy into the idea and put the onus on the players to make a choice.

Shubman Gill Gets Heavy Fine For Contradicting Umpire's Decision In Tweet. India, Australia Too Penalised

Team India opener Shubman Gill had to pay a hefty price after the conclusion of the ICC World Test Championship final against Australia. While the entire Indian team was handed a 100% penalty for maintaining a slow over-rate in the title decider, Gill was given an additional 15% fine on his match fee as he had shown dissent at the third umpire's decision which led to his dismissal in the second innings. Hence, the young opening batter's effective fine would be 115%.

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"Ball Did Touch The Ground": Ricky Ponting's Honest Take On Shubman Gill Catch Controversy

"I Feel Naveen-Ul-Haq...": Gautam Gambhir Finally Breaks Silence On IPL 2023 Spat With Virat Kohli

Ruthless Australia biggest test for England and 'Bazball' during Ashes

India, Australia fined heavily for slow World Test Championship over rates

Why India Chose To Bowl In WTC Final? Head Coach Rahul Dravid Explains

WTC Final: Virender Sehwag, Wasim Jaffer Mock Third Umpire On Shubman Gill's Dismissal

"Choice Is Yours": Ravi Shastri Puts Onus On India Players Over IPL Decision After WTC Final Loss

Shubman Gill Gets Heavy Fine For Contradicting Umpire's Decision In Tweet. India, Australia Too Penalised