Shamik Chakrabarty

Legendary South African opener explains threadbare the dos and don’ts for a batsman on a turner. When it comes to picking the straighter one, which did the most damage in the two-day Test at Motera, batsmen must watch the bowlers' hand closely, Richards says.

From balance to revolutions, the pink-ball was behaving differently at Motera, a reason why some deliveries turned big, while the other skidded through.

Off-spinner questions who defines a good surface; says England players didn't complain.

Gavaskar blames England batsmen's mindset, Root says pitch needs to allow for a contest.

India defeat England by 10 wickets in day-night third Test in Ahmedabad to take unassailable 2-1 lead in four-match series.

On a pink-ball turner, Axar & Ashwin prove too much for England, as India take command of day-night Test.

Tickets are priced between Rs 300 and Rs 2,500 per day. And to keep this 110,000-seat “world-class structure” sparkling clean, the GCA has even banned pan and gutka inside the complex.

India’s immediate past pink-ball experience has been bitter – 36 all out in Adelaide in December. England’s last pink-ball performance doesn’t inspire confidence either.

On the cusp of his 100th Test, the fast bowler has become a vital cog in the wheel of the Indian side.

The IPL franchises spend exorbitant amounts on over-the-hill, untested, and inconsistent foreigners to plug holes in their squads.

IPL auction: Glenn Maxwell’s value skyrocketed at the IPL auction on Thursday following a fierce bidding war between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Chennai Super Kings.

The Motera Stadium pitch will have grass cover, a requisite for pink-ball Tests. Ahmedabad has already started setting the stage, as informed by Gujarat cricketer Samit Gohel.

In the ongoing series against England, Rishabh Pant has already scored 91 in the first innings of the first Test and 58 not out in challenging conditions in the first innings of the second.

Axar Patel made full use of favourable conditions to bag 5/60 while Ravichandran Ashwin finished with a match-haul of eight wickets apart from his classy fifth Test hundred with the bat.

On Monday, the 34-year-old from Chennai went past Garry Sobers and closed in on Ian Botham in the record books with a 148-ball 106 against England.

On a deteriorating pitch, all-rounder and captain turn the screw on England with a century and half-century respectively.

On a day when Ashwin had a date with milestones, he was putting on an exhibition of using the seam and varying angles.

On a pitch helping the tweakers immensely, visitors show weak technique and resolve as India take full control.

TV umpire for the second Test, Anil Chaudhary, had a forgettable day at the office.

Virat Kohli stood there for a long time despite being out bowled. Even the on-field umpires went for a referral. But there was no doubt whatsoever. Kohli fell into the trap and was out for a duck.

An American cricketer from Tulsa turned up at Chepauk, flanked by four Englishmen and an Australian.

Rohit uses the shot England use liberally on turners as India put up a decent total on Day 1.

A daily turnout of around 14,000 is expected at the stadium after the Tamil Nadu government gave the go-ahead for 50 per cent occupancy at sports events – a full house would have meant a little over 33,000 fans.

After debacle in first Test, hosts look to bounce back on surface expected to aid spinners from start.