The pitch at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata has come under sharp focus with only three days to go for the first Test of the two-match red-ball series between India and South Africa. The iconic venue is hosting its first Test since 2019, which was a pink-ball game between India and Bangladesh, and the kind of conditions it would present is anybody’s guess, with worrying signs starting to creep up.

According to PTI, after a three-hour practice session, the Indian team’s think tank, comprising head coach Gambhir, batting coach Sitanshu Kotal, bowling coach Morne Morkel, and captain Shubman Gill, gathered at the centre wicket for a long pitch inspection.

“Morkel and Gill checked the firmness before summoning curator Sujan Mukherjee for a 15-minute discussion. Judging by their expressions, th

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