New Delhi: Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir and Eden Gardens pitch curator Sujan Mukherjee grabbed everyones attention following the conclusion of the first Test of the series against South Africa. Temba Bavumas side secured a thrilling 30-run victory to take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series turning Indias own pitch strategy against them. As the surface began to break down as early as Day 2 it emerged that the pitch wasnt watered for four straight days before the match began. Gambhir chose not to blame the pitch curator While speaking to the media after Indias loss Gambhir chose not to blame the curator despite the outcome. He mentioned that the pitch was made as per the directions provided by the Indian team management. A heartwarming moment emerged from Eden Gardens on Tuesday as Gambhir was seen hugging the pitch curator Sujan Mukherjee during the training session. The gesture left many pleasantly surprised and quickly caught everyone’s attention. https://twitter.com/CricSubhayan/status/1990645864663245103 This pitch is not bad at all Mukherjee said in an interview with Times Now Bangla amid the controversy. I know everyone is questioning this pitch. Honestly I know how to prepare a pitch for a Test. Thats exactly what I did. I did it as instructed. I dont think about what others say. Not everyone knows everything. So I do my job with dedication and I want to continue doing that in the future as well Mukherjee added. Gambhir mentioned that the pitch had no hidden challenges Earlier Gambhir shared a similar point of view about the Eden Gardens pitch highlighting that the pitch had no hidden challenges and was completely playable. It was not an unplayable wicket there were no demons Gambhir said at the post-match media interaction. If you are willing to put your head down and if you have a solid defence if you have a temperament you can definitely score runs he said. Team India will look to secure a victory over South frica in Guwahati as they have no other option but to bounce back and level the series 1-1.