Mohammad Kaif claimed the Eden Gardens loss was due to fear, stating, "Players ko apne pe belief kam ho gaya hai." He blamed the management's lack of backing and chopping and changing (citing Sarfaraz Khan, Sai Sudharsan) for creating a state of "insecurity" where players are "sab darr ke khel rahe hain."
Cheteshwar Pujara slammed the transition excuse after India's 30-run home loss, stating, "It's not acceptable." He insisted that the loss on the rank-turner was due to poor strategy, not talent deficiency, as the squad possesses strong first-class performers.
Former India opener Abhinav Mukund argued that India must adopt split captaincy, stating, "I don't think India should have an all-format captain anymore." His plea follows Shubman Gill's injury in the 1st Test loss, stressing that the immense workload and pressure on the young captain must be eased.
Yograj Singh gave an emotional interview, calling the separation from his son Yuvraj Singh and first wife Shabnam the "biggest shock of my life." The former cricketer revealed he now lives alone, relies on strangers for food, and feels his life is "completed" and he is "ready to die."
Anil Kumble named Sai Sudharsan as the 'frontrunner' to replace the injured Shubman Gill for the 2nd Test vs SA. Kumble cautioned against Devdutt Padikkal, warning that too many left-handers would benefit spinner Simon Harmer, who tormented India in the 1st Test.
Harbhajan Singh launched a brutal attack on the Indian team management after the 30-run loss to SA, stating, "RIP to Test cricket, they have completely destroyed it." The comment was a severe condemnation of the strategy of preparing extreme rank-turners that finish matches inside three days.
Irfan Pathan slammed the Indian team's batting after their 30-run defeat to South Africa, stating, "Our skill against spin has downgraded drastically." He criticized the lack of "soft hands" and "wrist work" which led to the team's collapse while chasing 124 on a turning track.
Sourav Ganguly publicly advised head coach Gautam Gambhir after the 30-run loss to South Africa: "Play on good wickets. I hope he is listening." Ganguly urged India to stop doctoring pitches, focus on batters scoring 350-400, and win Tests in 5 days, not 3.
Cheteshwar Pujara slammed India's pitch strategy after the 1st Test loss, stating India needs pitches where "batter’s skill is tested not luck." He argued rank turners equalize the opposition and urged the team to play on surfaces that last 4-5 days.
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