Eden Gardens, Kolkata News

The 2nd India vs South Africa Test pitch in Guwahati will be in focus when the match starts on Friday.

Eden Gardens pitch curator Sujan Mukherjee and India head coach Gautam Gambhir shared a beautiful moment at the venue despite the controversy over the Kolkata Test.

Staying true to batters' quirks and routines during net sessions, India's Sai Sudharsan and Dhruv Jurel on Monday faced spinners while wearing only one pad to counter the turning deliveries, a method that comes with an element of risk.

Ace fast bowler Kagiso Rabada has ranked South Africa's 30-run win over India in the first Test at Eden Gardens as amongst the teams top three victories in the longer format.

Former cricketer Krishnamachari Srikkanth did not hide his frustration at head coach Gautam Gambhir after India's first Test defeat to South Africa.

India head coach Gautam Gambhir faced some fiery questions in a tough press conference, especially around the nature of the Eden Gardens pitch, after the team suffered a 30-run defeat to South Africa.

Gautam Gambhir and the Indian team management find themselves in the line of fire as the Kolkata Test heads to a 3-day finish.

South Africa's total of 159 is their second-lowest after a fifty-plus opening stand in men's Tests since their readmission.

India vs South Africa, 1st Test Pitch Report: Pace bowlers expected to dominate the first couple of days in Kolkata.

The Eden Gardens has been put on high alert ahead of the 1st Test between India and South Africa, starting November 14.