Michael Vaughan added to his attack on the Eden Gardens surface after India slipped to a 30-run defeat against South Africa in the opening Test, saying the hosts had set themselves up for the result that followed. The former England captain, who had already criticised the conditions during the match, was sharper in tone once India were bowled out for 93 in their chase of 124. “Awful pitch in Kolkata … #INDvSA,” he posted during the second day as the contest moved rapidly towards an early finish. And after South Africa sealed victory inside three days, Vaughan wrote, “Prepare a pitch like that and you deserve to lose against the World Test champs …. brilliant win by SA …. #INDvSA.” The surface dominated discussion throughout the Test. South Africa were dismissed for 159 on th

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