‘I’d take the blame first’: Ravi Shastri blasts India’s Test slide under Gautam Gambhir, says players must own failures too

Former India coach Ravi Shastri expressed deep disappointment over the team’s recent Test cricket decline, urging both players and management to accept responsibility. He highlighted a dramatic collapse in the Guwahati Test as an example of the team’s underperformance, stating that such results are unacceptable given the talent available in the country.

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More pitch trouble? South Africa bowling coach ahead of Guwahati Test – ‘If they cut the grass… ‘

South Africa’s bowling coach, Piet Botha, is uncertain about the grass on the Guwahati pitch for the second Test, but anticipates better batting conditions than Kolkata’s unpredictable surface. He expects moisture to aid the new ball in the opening hour, with toss decisions hinging on the wicket’s final appearance. South Africa is also monitoring Kagiso…

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