Kolkata, November 17 (). The Indian cricket team had to face a crushing defeat in the match played against South Africa at the historic Eden Garden in Kolkata. Chasing the target of 124 runs, the Indian team was reduced to 93 runs and lost by 30 runs. Amidst the questions being raised about the pitch after India’s shameful defeat, former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly has said something very important for the team management and Indian team head coach Gautam Gambhir.
Ganguly’s reaction came soon after the controversy over the Eden Gardens pitch. He said that the pitch was exactly what the team wanted.
The former Indian captain said, “The Indian team management should stop tampering with the pitches to dominate the home ground. Play on good wickets. Give the batsmen the opportunity to score more than 350 runs and inspire the bowlers to take wickets on the same wicket.”
Ganguly, popularly known as Dada in Indian cricket, said that we should trust our bowling. We have Jasprit Bumrah and Siraj, who are bowling well in Tests. I think Mohammed Shami should also be included in this. Shami, along with the spinners, has the ability to lead the Indian team to victory in the Test.
Ganguly said that I hope Gautam Gambhir will be listening to me.
The former captain taking the name of the head coach of the Indian team is a clear indication that he is not happy with the Indian team and the demand for a special pitch for the Test.
Let us tell you that in 2024, the Indian team had to face 0-3 defeat in the home Test series against New Zealand. Even at that time the pitch was made to suit spinners and the Indian team had to suffer the loss in the form of defeat.
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PAK
