The Kolkata pitch debate rages on after the first Test between India and South Africa finished inside three days.

The Kolkata pitch for the first Test between India and South Africa continues to draw reactions, with several pundits calling for good tracks to be prepared if the longest format has to survive and thrive. The opening match of the two-match series saw India fall into its own trap as the side lost the contest by 30 runs against the Proteas on a track that was not ideal for batters from the outset. Both teams were unable to even touch 200 in a single innings, and it was just Temba Bavuma who scored a half-century, which also came in the third innings.

India were unable to chase the target of 124, eventually being bundled out for 93 as Simon Harmer returned with four wicke

See Full Page