New Delhi, Nov. 21 -- Former South African cricketer Jonty Rhodes believes India should play on the domestic surface to get back to what they have always been so strong at, playing on turning wickets.

Jonty also praised India's speedster Jasprit Bumrah, stating he is a handful bowler, whatever surface he plays on.

This comes after India suffered a 30-run defeat in the first Test in Kolkata against South Africa. The first Test between India and South Africa, which concluded in just three days at Eden Gardens, marked a historic low for red-ball cricket in India: it was the first instance in which both teams were bowled out in all four innings, with neither side reaching 200 runs.

"If they prepare a wicket that is good for batting on day ...