US Edition"Even Kohli and Tendulkar Cannot Survive" - Indian Spin Legend's Huge Claim on Eden Gardens Track for IND vs SA 2025 1st Test
Harbhajan Singh said the rapidly deteriorating pitch at Eden Gardens produced unpredictable turn and low scores, with 26 wickets falling in two days harming Test cricket's integrity.
- Recently, Harbhajan Singh, former India off-spinner, slammed the Eden Gardens pitch in the IND vs SA first Test, saying even Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar would struggle with its unpredictable bounce and turn.
- The track deteriorated rapidly, producing uneven and unpredictable turn, and Harbhajan said the Eden Gardens pitch sidelined batting technique as it was unprepared for skill-based play.
- Twenty-Six wickets fell within the first two days, with South Africa bowled out for 153, setting India a 123-run target after three innings, and Temba Bavuma scored over 40.
- Harbhajan warned the trend threatens the health of Test cricket, saying rapidly deteriorating pitches have persisted for years and risk eroding the format's value.
- Immediate consequence: observers and Harbhajan said batters `hardly know what to do` and called the conditions `pathetic`, with Yashavi Jaiswal out for a duck and Gill ruled out, affecting the game.
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‘RIP Test cricket, even Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli cannot survive’: Harbhajan Singh slams Eden Gardens pitch for IND-SA match
IND vs SA: Harbhajan affirmed that even India batting legends Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli would have found it hard to tackle the conditions on the Eden Gardens pitch where only batter scored a fifty in three innings.
IND vs SA, 1st Test Day 3 Live Score: The first match of the Test series between India and South Africa is being played at the historic Eden Gardens. This match seems highly likely to result today.
"Even Kohli and Tendulkar cannot survive" - Indian spin legend's huge claim on Eden Gardens track for IND vs SA 2025 1st Test
Former Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh has come up with a scathing take on the Eden Gardens' surface following Day 2 of the opening Test between India and South Africa in Kolkata.
'RIP Test cricket': Harbhajan Singh slams Eden Gardens pitch as IND vs SA 1st Test heads for Day 3 finish
Harbhajan Singh sparked a major debate after slamming the Kolkata pitch during IND vs SA 1st Test, declaring 'RIP Test Cricket' as the match raced toward a Day 3 finish. His scathing assessment has reignited concerns over pitch quality, balance between bat and ball, and the future of Test cricket.
Simon Harmer plays down Kolkata surface criticism: Pitches on 2015 tour were worse
South Africa spinner Simon Harmer compared the current Kolkata Test surface to the 2015 India tour, saying the previous wickets were more challenging. The Eden Gardens pitch has come under the scanner after 16 wickets fell on Day 2 of the first Test.
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