Tensions flared at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on the eve of the first Test between India and South Africa as the captain, Shubman Gill, and the team management expressed serious concerns over the pitch conditions.
The iconic Eden Gardens, which is all set to host its first Test in six years, has suddenly become the target of the Indian camp just hours before the start of the match, with the pitch under scrutiny.
Shubman Gill fumes over pitch ahead of South Africa TestDuring the final inspection, Shubman Gill was reportedly angry with the nature of the wicket at Eden Gardens and called curator Sujan Mukherjee for a detailed 15-minute discussion.