India’s World Test Championship campaign has taken a major dent. The hosts lost to South Africa in three days. This happened in Kolkata's Eden Gardens on a pitch they themselves demanded. The Indian team were chasing a target of 124 runs with two days left in the game. But the Indian batting collapsed in the absence of injured captain Shubman Gill, who retired hurt. The team eventually fell short by 34 runs. While South Africa showed discipline, character and clarity, India looked rattled, confused and shockingly underprepared. After another hammering at home, experts have blamed head coach Gautam Gambhir, and the decision for demanding such conditions. Rupha Ramani asks if the pitch can really be blamed for the defeat, or if there is a deeper concern.
