India have long curated home tracks that accentuate turn, but the assumption their own batters would master such conditions no longer appears safe following their defeat in the opening test against South Africa.

India suffered a 30-run defeat to South Africa in the first Test match of the series, at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

This was India's fourth defeat in the last six Tests at home and in all four Tests -- including three against New Zealand -- their batters have flopped against spin.

Currently placed fourth on the WTC table, India have played eight matches, winning four and losing three, giving them a win percentage of 54.17%.

India suffered a 30-run defeat to South Africa in the first Test match of the series, at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

India's fourth consecutive home Test defeat to a SENA country, often on turning wickets, raises concerns about technique or pitch suitability. Despite

Kevin Pietersen believes India's Kolkata collapse reflects a larger shift in modern Test batting. He says today's techniques prioritise power over patience and argues the players should not be blamed for it.