First India versus SA test: ‘tricky’ Kolkata pitch, an ‘imperfect’ science
Published on: Nov. 20, 2025, 2:07 p.m. | Source: The Indian Express
India’s loss to South Africa in the first Test at Kolkata sparked controversy over the Eden Gardens pitch. With only one batsman scoring fifty and the match ending in under three days, the pitch’s erratic behavior was questioned. The curator faced criticism for not providing the requested turner and failing to properly water and roll […]
