Former Kolkata Knight Riders KKR cricketer batter Brad Haddin slammed Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir after their loss to South Africa in the first Test at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Haddin stated that India hurt their own chances by preparing pitches that took their world-class batters out of the game.
South Africa won the opening Test by 30 runs on a tough pitch where batters from both sides struggled to score. The Men in Blue have lost four of their last six Tests at home under Gambhir's coaching tenure. They have been struggling to win matches despite their previously dominant record on home soil.
They've Done it Twice Now under Gautam Gambhir - Brad HaddinIndia's recent struggles on turning pitches have come under criticism. Brad Haddin stated that India are hurting themselves by preparing wickets that don't suit their own strengths.