Cricket personalities worldwide praised South Africa's victory over India at Eden Gardens in Kolkata after the visitors won by 30 runs to take a 1-0 series lead. The match concluded after just three sessions of play as bowlers dominated throughout on a challenging pitch, marking the Proteas' first triumph in India since 2010.
Former South African star AB de Villiers expressed amazement at the outcome while Ravichandran Ashwin congratulated the visitors on their performance. Irfan Pathan criticized India's declining batting technique against spin, particularly noting reduced wrist work and soft hands, though he commended captain Temba Bavuma's second innings contribution. Wasim Jaffer suggested India had failed to learn from recent defeats to New Zealand and advocated returning to traditional pitch preparation.
The teams will meet again in Guwahati for the second Test at Barsapara Cricket Stadium.
Former South African star AB de Villiers expressed amazement at the outcome while Ravichandran Ashwin congratulated the visitors on their performance. Irfan Pathan criticized India's declining batting technique against spin, particularly noting reduced wrist work and soft hands, though he commended captain Temba Bavuma's second innings contribution. Wasim Jaffer suggested India had failed to learn from recent defeats to New Zealand and advocated returning to traditional pitch preparation.
The teams will meet again in Guwahati for the second Test at Barsapara Cricket Stadium.
