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Experts Slam "Unfair" Eden Gardens Pitch as India Falters
16 Nov
Summary
- India coach insists no issues with pitch, but former greats disagree
- Variable bounce and sharp turn make batting a challenge
- India's batting struggles and loss of WTC points raise concerns
As of November 16th, 2025, a controversy has erupted over the pitch conditions at the Eden Gardens cricket stadium in India. While India's head coach Gautam Gambhir insists there were "no demons" in the pitch, several former cricketing greats have strongly disagreed.
Dale Steyn, the legendary South African fast bowler, and Anil Kumble, the renowned Indian spinner, have both criticized the pitch, calling it "unfair" and "luck-driven." Cheteshwar Pujara, a senior Indian batsman, has also expressed his concerns about the variable bounce and sharp turn that made batting a significant challenge.
The two-and-a-half-day Test match played on this pitch has seen India's batting falter, resulting in the loss of crucial World Test Championship points. This has raised broader questions about whether pitches like these truly serve the best interests of Test cricket.
As the debate continues, the focus remains on ensuring that the game's longest format is played on surfaces that provide a fair and engaging contest between bat and ball, allowing the true skills of the players to shine through.
