Pujara Rebuts Gambhir on Eden Gardens Pitch

Cheteshwar Pujara has voiced his disagreement with Gautam Gambhir's assessment of the Eden Gardens pitch following India's loss to South Africa. While Gambhir suggested the pitch was as requested and not inherently tricky, Pujara described the surface as very tough, noting that only Temba Bavuma managed to score over fifty.

Pujara believes Indian batters appeared underprepared for the spinning conditions. He highlighted that such tracks demand different shot selections, including more sweeps and positive intent to keep the scoreboard moving, rather than traditional defensive play.

The former Test specialist also pointed out that South Africa's Temba Bavuma demonstrated a way to score runs through innovative shots and calculated risks. Pujara suggested that Indian batters need to adapt to these conditions when they arise, as conventional Test batting becomes exceedingly difficult.