Eden Gardens Unveils Sporting Pitch for India-South Africa Test Clash

The Indian team has not requested a rank turner pitch for the Test match against South Africa at Eden Gardens. Instead, a sporting wicket will be prepared, balancing assistance for both batters and bowlers. The match marks Eden Gardens' first Test in six years, with CAB organizing special events.

The Indian team management has chosen a sporting pitch over a rank turner for the opening Test against South Africa, according to Cricket Association of Bengal president Sourav Ganguly.

India head coach Gautam Gambhir and batting coach Sitanshu Kotak inspected the Eden Gardens pitch, with satisfaction expressed by CAB curator Sujan Mukherjee.

This marks the first Test at Eden Gardens in six years, with the CAB organizing events, including the Dalmiya Memorial Lecture, featuring Sunil Gavaskar as the keynote speaker.

(With inputs from agencies.)