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.

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.

Cheteshwar Pujara dismissed talk of India’s Test team being in transition, stressing strong talent and first-class records, and said losing at home shows deeper issues in the red-ball setup.