Bhubaneswar, Nov. 17 -- Sourav Ganguly has offered a significant piece of advice to head coach Gautam Gambhir after India fell to a disappointing defeat in the Kolkata Test. India struggled badly on a sharply turning Eden Gardens pitch, reigniting debates over their home strategy. Bowled out for just 93 runs while chasing 124, the hosts failed to cope with a surface that turned from the very first session.

In a recent interaction after the loss to South Africa, Ganguly, who heads the Cricket Association of Bengal, said that although the pitch was not ideal, India should still have been able to chase the target. He stressed the importance of maintaining balance, making smart decisions, and trusting the team's core strengths.

"There is no...