Archive · 20 Nov 2025
Ganguly Reveals BCCI's Role in Eden Pitch; Gambhir & Gill Differ on Ideal Home Pitch
The first Test between India and South Africa ended quickly due to a poor pitch at Eden Gardens.
Sourav Ganguly said the BCCI sent their own people to prepare the pitch.
The Indian coach and captain have different ideas about what a good home pitch for Tests should be like.
The South African coach thinks Gambhir's comments might be a criticism of the Indian team's batting.
Sourav Ganguly revealed BCCI curators took over wicket preparation 4 days before the India-South Africa Test
The pitch at Eden Gardens was criticized for its poor condition, leading to a quick end to the match
Gautam Gambhir and Shubman Gill have differing views on the ideal home pitch for Tests
Gambhir defended the Eden pitch, stating it was what the team management wanted
AB de Villiers believes Gambhir's comments may be a critique of India's batting performance
- Who
- Sourav Ganguly, Gautam Gambhir, Shubman Gill, AB de Villiers
- What
- Discussed Eden Gardens pitch condition and preparation
- When
- Before and during the India-South Africa Test match
- Where
- Eden Gardens, Kolkata
- Why
- To prepare and discuss the pitch for the Test match
Gill's Stance
Gambhir's Stance
Ideal Home Pitch for Tests
Gill's Stance
Balanced surfaces
Gambhir's Stance
Uneven bounce and turn
- Match Duration
- 2.5 days
- Pitch Preparation Start
- 4 days before the Test
- CAB's Curator
- Sujan Mukherjee
- Captain's View on Home Pitch
- Balanced surfaces
- Coach's View on Home Pitch
- Uneven bounce and turn
Sources
‘Curators from the BCCI come and take over the wickets four days before the Test match’: Sourav Ganguly on Eden pitch
Gautam Gambhir ‘may be having a go at the players’ with his comments on Kolkata pitch: AB de Villiers
‘BCCI curators take over’: What Ganguly said about Eden Gardens pitch after India’s disastrous fourth-innings collapse
IND vs SA: Are Gill and Gambhir not thinking alike for home Test matches?
