Kevin Pietersen offered his opinion on social media after India's batters flopped on a tricky Eden Gardens pitch, losing to South Africa by 30 runs in the IND vs SA 1st Test 2025 on Sunday, November 16. Chasing just 124 to win, the India National Cricket Team never really had a partnership and lost wickets at regular intervals before eventually being bowled out for 93 runs. Kevin Pietersen took to X and shared his take, stating that the batters were not to blame as the modern-day game does not prioritise survival or the art of playing the spinning ball. He wrote, "Batters grow up now to hit sixes and play switch-hits. They don’t grow up to build an innings and learn the art of survival... The game of cricket is now about bright lights, loud music and a financial return for cricket boards,
Cricket ‘Batters Grow Up Now To Hit Sixes and Play Switch-Hits’ Kevin Pietersen Offers Opinion After Indian Batsmen Flop in 30
LatestLY3 hrs ago
46


Hindustan Times
NFL Buffalo Bills
Raw Story
AlterNet
Nola Entertainment