New Delhi, Nov. 25 -- Former India head coach Anil Kumble said that he was surprised by the manner in which KL Rahul lost his wicket on Day 4 of the ongoing India vs South Africa Test in Guwahati. Chasing the target of 549, India lost two wickets by Stumps on Day 4, the hosts still needing 522 runs to win.

KL Rahul could only score six runs off 29 balls before he was sent packing by the South African spinner Simon Harmer.

Rahul's dismissal came at a pivotal moment in the final session. Harmer, introduced into the attack with rough patches outside the right-hander's off stump, struck in his very first over. The off-spinner bowled a deceptive delivery that drifted in, dipped sharply and landed perfectly in the rough. Expecting a full ball...