India, Nov. 19 -- Former India captain and the current Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) president Sourav Ganguly clarified that BCCI-appointed curators, not the state association, took control of the Eden Gardens pitch four days before the India-South Africa Test match that ended inside three days.

The match, which saw India fail to chase 124 in the fourth innings, drew criticism for the challenging surface that offered sharp turn and unpredictable bounce from the opening session. Both batting line-ups struggled, with runs coming at a premium throughout the game. South Africa captain Temba Bavuma was the only batter to get a half-century in the Test match.

Ganguly, a former BCCI president, said the CAB had no direct role in preparing...