Kolkata: India head coach Gautam Gambhir on Sunday mounted a powerful protection of the robust Eden Gardens pitch, saying it was exactly the sort of observe they had been searching for forward of the primary Check in opposition to South Africa.
India had been bowled out for 93 within the chase of 124 to give up in opposition to South Africa by 30 runs right here.
“It was not an unplayable wicket. This (pitch) is precisely what we requested for and that is what we acquired, the curator (Sujan Mukherjee) right here was very supportive. I feel it is a wicket that may decide your psychological toughness, as ones who performed with good protection scored runs,” mentioned Gambhir within the post-match press convention.
Gambhir then cited the case of Temba Bavuma (55 not out) and Washington Sundar (31 off 92 balls) to validate his argument.
“That is precisely the pitch we had been searching for. There have been no demons or not unplayable. Axar, Temba, Washington made runs. In the event you say it is a turning wicket, majority wickets had been taken by seamers,” he added.
Gambhir additionally reasoned that the hosts most well-liked such an unwatered pitch to render the toss invalid.
“We ask for the pitch to assist spinners from day one in order that toss does not change into essential. Had we gained the Check you would not be asking or discussing a lot about pitch. We have got the fellows to ship in any situation,” he added.
Updating on the standing of injured skipper Shubman Gill, Gambhir mentioned: “He is nonetheless being assessed. The physio will take a name at present.”
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