India head coach Gautam Gambhir has confirmed that the management asked for the pitch that was delivered at the Eden Gardens. The surface has received a lot of flak.
Just 594 runs were scored in the India vs South Africa 1st Test, with the game lasting just 8 sessions. There was unvariable bounce from the first session itself, with cracks emerging and rough getting created on the second day itself.
‘Happy with what we got’ – Gambhir on pitch
Harbhajan Singh claimed Test cricket would die because of such surfaces. The former Indian spin great even stated Sachin Tendulkar wouldn’t have survived on the pitch rolled out in Kolkata. But Gambhir has claimed that India asked for the surface.
“This is what we asked for, and we are happy with what we got. This is exactly the pitch we were looking for. The curator was very helpful,” Gambhir said in the post-match press conference.
Indian batters lack proper technique?
The Indian head coach blamed the batters for the loss of the match. In his opinion, the pitch wasn’t unplayable, and the batters didn’t apply themselves properly.
“If you don’t play well, this is what happens. It wasn’t an unplayable wicket. It was a wicket where your technique and temperament were tested. If you have a solid defence, you can score on such wickets,” Gambhir added.
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