Kolkata, Oct 13 (PTI) Eden Gardens will sport a "green top" for Bengal's first two Ranji Trophy home matches.

The iconic venue also hosts a Test between India and against South Africa in November.

"I came to see the wicket, it's good and as usual it will be a green top," said Cricket Association of Bengal president Sourav Ganguly after inspecting the pitches and speaking with the team.

Bengal will kick off their season with two home games -- vs Uttarakhand from Wednesday and Gujarat from October 25 -- at Eden before the high-profile Test opener on November 14, which will mark the return of Test cricket to the hallowed ground after six years.

The Eden has traditionally offered initial help to pacers, but with South Africa's pace attack in mind, it remains to be seen whether the venue wi

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