Ex-Bengal cricketer Shreevats Goswami claimed Eden Gardens curator consistently ignores home team requests. The current curator refuted accusations, emphasising adherence to BCCI guidelines and maintaining good relations with KKR. Simon Doull called for prioritising home team needs. KKR captain Rahane desired spin-friendly pitches, but Mukherjee defended his pitch preparations and questioned KKR’s spinners’ performance.
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