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On Kolkata Pitch Debate, KKR Star's Honest Take: "Don't Believe It Should..."
The heated debate about home advantage against a fighting strip began when Eden pitch curator Sujan Mukherjee denied the franchise skipper Ajinkya Rahane's request to prepare spin-friendly tracks.
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"At Home, You Should...": Ajinkya Rahane's Blunt Reply On Eden Gardens Pitch Amid Row Ahead Of KKR vs SRH
After Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane said that he would want the pitch to aid his slow blowers, Eden Gardens pitch curator Sujan Mukherjee quite sternly said that his duty was to make a neutral pitch
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"BCCI Would Like To Have A Little Bit Of Control Over It": Sanjay Bangar On IPL Pitch Conditions
Former Indian batting coach Sanjay Bangar believed that while franchises should have some say in pitch preparation, the BCCI should maintain a degree of control in IPL.
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Aakash Chopra Feels Home Teams Should Have Right To Choose Pitch Conditions
Former Indian player Aakash Chopra has shared his views on home teams' right to dictate the pitch conditions in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
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Amid IPL 2025 Pitch Row, BCCI's Big Message For Franchises, Curators: Report
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 has already seen a lot of controversy surrounding the pitches with some of the franchises expressing their disappointing with the playing surfaces.
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LSG Mentor Zaheer Khan's Big Accusation At Lucknow Staff, Says "Felt Like Punjab Curator Made Pitch"
With injuries limiting their fast-bowling options, LSG might have preferred a pitch that favoured spin or at least neutralized the Punjab Kings (PBKS) pace attack.
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Kolkata Knight Riders Coach Has His Say On IPL 'Pitch' Controversy: "Who Will Not Be Happy..."
Kolkata Knight Riders head coach Chandrakant Pandit on Sunday supported the idea of teams having greater control over the nature of pitches at their home venues, saying they too "expect something to be provided" at Eden Gardens.
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"When I Heard...": Eden Gardens Curator Heartbroken Over IPL Pitch Controversy
Eden Gardens pitch curator believes the wicket prepared in Kolkata has a lot to offer to spinners. KKR just have to find a way to make the best use of the conditions.
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'Not At All Concerned...': Skipper Shubman Gill's No Nonsense Take On Gujarat Titans' Middle Order
GT overcame Mumbai Indians by 36 runs, making use of the home conditions and black soil pitch as they posted a steep 196 for eight and then restricted Hardik Pandya's team to 160/6
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On Chepauk Home Advantage, CSK Coach's Honest Verdict: "Last Couple Of Years..."
Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming stated that the five-time champions have failed to understand the Chennai pitch in the last few years
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Amid KKR 'Pitch Row', U-19 World Cup Winning Star Drops 'Nothing New' Bombshell
Contrary to his previous remarks, the Eden Gardens pitch curator said that he never denied any request from KKR, insisting that he has good relations from everyone in the franchise.
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Eden Gardens Curator's U-Turn After Row Over Denying KKR Captain Ajinkya Rahane's Pitch Request
Earlier, the pitch curator said he was not going to make any changes and even gave the example of the RCB spinners.
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Shardul Thakur Demands "Fair Pitches" For Bowlers After Match-Winning Spell For LSG vs Sunrisers Hyderabad
After setting the IPL ablaze with a four-wicket haul in Lucknow Super Giants' five-wicket win, seam-bowling all-rounder Shardul Thakur stressed on the need for fair pitches in the competition
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Kolkata Knight Riders Told To Move Out Of Kolkata Amid 'Pitch' Row: "They're Paying For..."
Kolkata Knight Riders team management was left disappointed with the surface at Eden Gardens after they were beaten by Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL 2025 opener.
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Major Security Breach In IPL 2025 As Fan Invades Pitch To Meet RR Star - Video
A fan invaded the pitch to meet Rajasthan Royals stand-in skipper Riyan Parag during the IPL 2025 match against Kolkata Knight Riders in Guwahati.
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On Kolkata Pitch Debate, KKR Star's Honest Take: "Don't Believe It Should..."
The heated debate about home advantage against a fighting strip began when Eden pitch curator Sujan Mukherjee denied the franchise skipper Ajinkya Rahane's request to prepare spin-friendly tracks.
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"At Home, You Should...": Ajinkya Rahane's Blunt Reply On Eden Gardens Pitch Amid Row Ahead Of KKR vs SRH
After Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane said that he would want the pitch to aid his slow blowers, Eden Gardens pitch curator Sujan Mukherjee quite sternly said that his duty was to make a neutral pitch
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"BCCI Would Like To Have A Little Bit Of Control Over It": Sanjay Bangar On IPL Pitch Conditions
Former Indian batting coach Sanjay Bangar believed that while franchises should have some say in pitch preparation, the BCCI should maintain a degree of control in IPL.
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Aakash Chopra Feels Home Teams Should Have Right To Choose Pitch Conditions
Former Indian player Aakash Chopra has shared his views on home teams' right to dictate the pitch conditions in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
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Amid IPL 2025 Pitch Row, BCCI's Big Message For Franchises, Curators: Report
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 has already seen a lot of controversy surrounding the pitches with some of the franchises expressing their disappointing with the playing surfaces.
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LSG Mentor Zaheer Khan's Big Accusation At Lucknow Staff, Says "Felt Like Punjab Curator Made Pitch"
With injuries limiting their fast-bowling options, LSG might have preferred a pitch that favoured spin or at least neutralized the Punjab Kings (PBKS) pace attack.
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Kolkata Knight Riders Coach Has His Say On IPL 'Pitch' Controversy: "Who Will Not Be Happy..."
Kolkata Knight Riders head coach Chandrakant Pandit on Sunday supported the idea of teams having greater control over the nature of pitches at their home venues, saying they too "expect something to be provided" at Eden Gardens.
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"When I Heard...": Eden Gardens Curator Heartbroken Over IPL Pitch Controversy
Eden Gardens pitch curator believes the wicket prepared in Kolkata has a lot to offer to spinners. KKR just have to find a way to make the best use of the conditions.
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'Not At All Concerned...': Skipper Shubman Gill's No Nonsense Take On Gujarat Titans' Middle Order
GT overcame Mumbai Indians by 36 runs, making use of the home conditions and black soil pitch as they posted a steep 196 for eight and then restricted Hardik Pandya's team to 160/6
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On Chepauk Home Advantage, CSK Coach's Honest Verdict: "Last Couple Of Years..."
Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming stated that the five-time champions have failed to understand the Chennai pitch in the last few years
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Amid KKR 'Pitch Row', U-19 World Cup Winning Star Drops 'Nothing New' Bombshell
Contrary to his previous remarks, the Eden Gardens pitch curator said that he never denied any request from KKR, insisting that he has good relations from everyone in the franchise.
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Eden Gardens Curator's U-Turn After Row Over Denying KKR Captain Ajinkya Rahane's Pitch Request
Earlier, the pitch curator said he was not going to make any changes and even gave the example of the RCB spinners.
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Shardul Thakur Demands "Fair Pitches" For Bowlers After Match-Winning Spell For LSG vs Sunrisers Hyderabad
After setting the IPL ablaze with a four-wicket haul in Lucknow Super Giants' five-wicket win, seam-bowling all-rounder Shardul Thakur stressed on the need for fair pitches in the competition
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Kolkata Knight Riders Told To Move Out Of Kolkata Amid 'Pitch' Row: "They're Paying For..."
Kolkata Knight Riders team management was left disappointed with the surface at Eden Gardens after they were beaten by Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL 2025 opener.
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Major Security Breach In IPL 2025 As Fan Invades Pitch To Meet RR Star - Video
A fan invaded the pitch to meet Rajasthan Royals stand-in skipper Riyan Parag during the IPL 2025 match against Kolkata Knight Riders in Guwahati.
