Day One at the WACA: Entertaining, Yes — But Not Exactly Test Cricket Day one of the first Test at the famous WACA had all the energy you’d expect — fast, bouncy pitch, big crowd, and plenty of shot-making. But if we’re being honest… it also exposed something worrying. The lack of preparation from both teams — or simply poor red-ball discipline — was on full display. Far too attacking, far too loose, and nowhere near the patience or clarity you normally associate with elite

Behind every modern cricket powerhouse lies a domestic engine — the first-class system that shapes players long before the bright lights of the IPL, the Ashes, or a World Cup. And when you compare India, Australia, and England — the “Big Three” — one truth becomes clear: their domination in all formats is built on the invisible backbone of first-class cricket.   🇮🇳 India: The Giant Factory of Red-Ball Readiness India’s Ranji Trophy is not just a domestic competition; it’s