IND vs SA — ‘Go back to classic Indian pitches’: Gambhir gets advice after Kolkata Test defeat

Following India’s Test loss to South Africa, former batter Wasim Jaffer advised coach Gautam Gambhir to revert to traditional Indian pitches. Critics, including Michael Vaughan and Anil Kumble, questioned the Kolkata pitch’s suitability, which heavily favored spin. Gambhir, however, defended the track, stating it was prepared as per the team’s request.