Cricket
India shock fans as Gill loads the XI with four spinners, sacrificing a top-order batter for a conditions-based strategy
India drop their regular No.3 as part of the tactical reshuffle, making room for an additional all-round option
Eden Gardens pitch expected to offer early grip + later-day turn; overcast Kolkata weather also influenced India’s team balance
Jadeja, Axar, Kuldeep & Washington Sundar form India’s spin-heavy attack, a combination rarely seen in home Tests
With Sai out, Washington Sundar is set to step in at No.3, boosting both batting stability and spin depth
South Africa suffer a big blow as Kagiso Rabada pulls out due to a rib injury during practice, weakening their pace-heavy setup