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The Eden Gardens pitch is breaking down; surprisingly on just the second day of the ongoing Test between India and South Africa. The cracks are widening up, dust flying at the good length area, balls turning at more than 10 degrees and the uneven bounce – it’s all happening now. Imagine facing Ravindra Jadeja on such a deck – absolute disaster!

The Proteas endured the same fate on Saturday after bundling out India for 189 in the first innings. What Simon Harmer’s classic off-spin did to India, Jadeja’s assault was of a similar grade. Bowling a tireless 13-over spell from the Club House End, he used his unwavering accuracy on a two-paced surface to swing the contest firmly back in India’s favour.

Brought into the attack in the ninth over of the innings, just after

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