Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:33am on 19 Nov 2025,Wednesday Sports
India head coach Gautam Gambhir responded to criticism over the surface at Eden Gardens after India’s 30-run loss to South Africa national cricket team in Kolkata. He stated the wicket “was what we asked for” and rejected ideas it was unplayable, saying there were “no demons” in it. Former India great Sunil Gavaskar backed Gambhir, arguing India’s batting technique—not the pitch—was to blame. Meanwhile, curator Sujan Mukherjee defended his work, saying he prepared the track as instructed despite widespread criticism of its sharp turn and variable bounce. (PC: HT)
