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The ICC has rated the Eden Gardens pitch as satisfactory despite widespread criticism after India failed to chase 124 vs South Africa, with experts like Anil Kumble and Dale Steyn disagreeing.
Ravi Shastri refuses to protect Gautam Gambhir, calling for both coach and players to take responsibility after India’s home Test collapse vs South Africa.
Irfan Pathan rips India after 408-run SA defeat: Jansen beat Bumrah, poor spin play. WTC hopes fade as he demands domestic spin batters like Sarfaraz Khan.
Angry fans chant "Gautam Gambhir hai hai" at Guwahati stadium after India's record 408-run defeat hands South Africa historic 2-0 Test series sweep.
Gautam Gambhir leaves his coaching fate to BCCI after India's 408-run loss: "Indian cricket is important, I am not." Takes blame, calls for Test priority.
Anil Kumble calls out Team India and Gambhir: actions on the field must match bold Test batting claims as South Africa dominate in Guwahati.
Srikkanth Blasts Gambhir: "I Don't Care What He Says" Over Axar Patel Snub
India legend Anil Kumble believes Washington Sundar should be used as a lower-middle-order all-rounder in Tests, not as a makeshift top-order batter. In his view, No. 7 or 8 is “where he can hurt the opposition” and best impact games for India.
Rishabh Pant faced criticism for reckless batting in the Guwahati Test, edging Marco Jansen while playing an aggressive shot on seven. Washington Sundar defended the captain, saying execution failed, not intent.
Sourav Ganguly was extremely dissatisfied with the Eden Gardens pitch but complied with Team India's demand for four days without water to maintain BCCI relations. CAB sources reveal pitch politics behind India's defeat.
Shubman Gill ruled out of the second Test against South Africa in Guwahati due to neck injury. Sai Sudharsan will replace the captain in the XI, with Rishabh Pant leading India in the must-win match.
Shubman Gill is desperate to play the Guwahati Test despite being far from 100% fit with a neck injury. India captain needs 10 days recovery but wants to lead in series decider against South Africa.
South Africa have added Lungi Ngidi to their squad for the Guwahati Test, indicating Kagiso Rabada remains doubtful with rib injury. The 29-year-old last played in WTC final against Australia in June.
Sourav Ganguly told Gautam Gambhir to "win Test matches in five days, not three" after India's three-day defeat at Eden Gardens. The CAB president confirmed the pitch was prepared as Gambhir requested.
Irfan Pathan has delivered a scathing critique of India's pitch strategy after their shocking 30-run defeat to South Africa at Eden Gardens, warning that the team's batting skills have "downgraded" due to excessive white-ball cricket and reliance on rank turners.
Cheteshwar Pujara delivered a rare on-air meltdown after India's 30-run defeat to South Africa, rejecting the transition excuse. He said losing at home with such talent cannot be digested.
BCCI confirmed eight IPL trades including Sanju Samson to CSK for Rs 18 crore, Ravindra Jadeja to RR for Rs 14 crore, and Mohammed Shami to LSG for Rs 10 crore ahead of retention deadline.
Ashwell Prince blamed Eden Gardens pitch's inconsistent bounce for South Africa's collapse to 159. The batting coach said the "trust deficit" prevented batters from settling despite quality starts.
Mohammed Siraj revealed Jasprit Bumrah told him to attack the stumps, leading to his wicket-taking burst against South Africa. The advice helped Siraj claim 2/47 after an expensive start at Eden Gardens.
Shubman Gill lost the toss for the seventh time in eight Tests as captain but responded with swagger, saying the only toss he'll win is hopefully in the WTC final. India dominated day one at Eden Gardens.
Jasprit Bumrah claimed his maiden Eden Gardens five-wicket haul, taking 5/27 as South Africa collapsed from 57/0 to 159 all out. The pacer's 16th Test fifer dominated day one in Kolkata.
Jasprit Bumrah claimed 5/27 as India bowled out South Africa for 159 on day one at Eden Gardens. The world champions collapsed from 57/0 as India took control of the first Test.
Kagiso Rabada's availability for the second Test remains uncertain as he undergoes further medical assessments. The South African pacer missed the Eden Gardens opener with a rib injury sustained in training.
South Africa batting coach Ashwell Prince said there will be no discussion about Bumrah and Pant's "bauna" remark directed at Temba Bavuma. The comment sparked online debate about body-shaming.
