Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:31am on 18 Nov 2025,Tuesday Sports
India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir was seen hugging Eden Gardens curator Sujan Mukherjee during India’s optional practice in Kolkata. The moment came amid strong debate over the pitch used in the first Test, where India lost to South Africa by 30 runs. Many experts questioned the dry surface and uneven bounce. Gambhir said the team had asked for a spinning track and praised the curator for following instructions. The two were seen chatting calmly, showing no tension. India failed to chase 124 in the match, raising further questions. Shubman Gill’s injury has also added to India’s concerns. (PC: HT)
