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flag India’s bowling coach admits team was unprepared for fast pitch deterioration at Eden Gardens, affecting strategy and performance.

flag India’s bowling coach Morne Morkel said the team was unprepared for the rapid deterioration of the Eden Gardens pitch during the opening Test against South Africa, which led to 15 wickets falling and a major shift in momentum. flag Despite expecting the surface to hold firm and offer turn and uneven bounce later, the early breakdown caught them off guard. flag Morkel admitted the strategy, focused on attacking play rather than pitch conditions, was misaligned with the actual surface, contributing to India’s low first-innings total of 189. flag The team adjusted during the match, with a shift to four spinners and smart batting tactics, while acknowledging the pitch’s unpredictability. flag A post-match review is planned ahead of the next Test in Guwahati.

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