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In both innings at Eden Gardens, India's Ravindra Jadeja fell leg before the wicket to Harmer. Both times, he was guilty of playing with the bat behind the pad. (Express Photo by Partha Paul)

How Kolkata pitch exposed Indian batsmen’s weakness of skill and temperament

November 18, 2025 8:16 am

Imprudent shot selection, flawed judgment, and clumsy execution of strokes, both attacking and defensive, co-conspired in the Eden batting murder mystery

R Ashwin on Eden Gardens pitch: (LEFT) South Africa captain Temba Bavuma and Sourav Ganguly inspect the Eden Gardens pitch before the start of the Kolkata Test; (RIGHT) India skipper Shubman Gill takes a closer look at the 22-yard strip. (Express photos by Partha Paul)

'Eden Gardens pitch not a turner': Ravichandran Ashwin reacts to India’s 30-run loss to South Africa in Kolkata Test

November 16, 2025 8:22 pm

Ravichandran Ashwin said that one could not give a turning pitch at the Eden Gardens, and if that was the case, then one would get a wicket similar to the India-South Africa first Test

South African spinner Simon Harmer in action. (EXPRESS PHOTO by Partha Paul)

'I hope Gautam Gambhir is listening': Sourav Ganguly offers advice to India coach after 30-run loss to South Africa in Kolkata Test

November 16, 2025 6:19 pm

Sourav Ganguly felt that the current Indian side had succeeded in England a few months ago because they had put the runs on the board, which had helped them win two Tests and draw the series 2-2.

South Africa defeated India by 30 runs in Kolkata Test. (Express Photo by Partha Paul)

Cheteshwar Pujara: 'India needs pitches where Tests don't get over on Day 3 and where batsmen's skill is tested, not luck'

November 16, 2025 5:21 pm

Pujara stressed a perfect pitch ought to test temperament and technique and not be at the mercy of luck, like happens with rank turners that India have been opting for since 2020

South African spinner Simon Harmer appealing for a wicket in Kolkata against India. (Express Photo by Partha Paul)

Dale Steyn counters Gambhir's Eden Gardens pitch defence: 'Any Test that finishes in 3 days has demons in it, for sure'

November 16, 2025 4:32 pm

Steyn pointed to Washington Sundar and South African skipper Temba Bavuma as the most solid batters on display.

A match that bubbled with excitement and possessed the ingredients to thrill was held hostage by an abominable pitch. (PHOTO: BCCI)

India vs South Africa: Poor pitch reduces Test to a farce in Kolkata

November 15, 2025 7:02 pm

No batsman, 29 strode in and out, managed to touch 40; 26 wickets fell in two days as the horror track stripped the game of its soul

India vs South Africa highlights, 1st Test Day 2: SA 93/7 at stumps vs IND in Kolkata

November 20, 2025 12:32 pm

Earlier in the Test match South African skipper Temba Bavuma won the toss and opted to bat first against India in the first Test

IND vs SA 1st Test Eden Gardens Stadium Pitch Report: India captain Shubman Gill checks out the Eden Gardens pitch ahead of the first test on Friday. (Express Photo by Partha Paul)

IND vs SA 1st Test: At pace-friendly Eden Gardens, spin to become factor from Day 3

November 20, 2025 12:34 pm

India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate said on Wednesday that batting should be slightly easier on the pitch for the first two days.

The ground staff at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata try to prevent the covers from blowing off in the face of strong gusts of wind. (Express Photo by Partha Paul)

'Like featherweights in heavyweight contest... 6 people got launched into air': Matthew Hayden after thunderstorm in Kolkata

April 28, 2025 9:30 am

Matthew Hayden said that the ground staff were actually sitting on the covers in Kolkata to prevent them from blowing off since there seemed to be no weights to keep them fastened to the ground.