India, Nov. 19 -- India head coach Gautam Gambhir has been at the centre of criticism after the team's collapse at the Eden Gardens in the opening Test match against South Africa last week, from player selection to the management's preference for a turner in Kolkata. However, Gambhir finally found strong support from his former India teammate Robin Uthappa, who called the attack "baseless" and driven by impatience rather than understanding.

The opening game of the two-Test series ended inside three days, with India failing to chase down 124 in the final innings. The hosts, missing the injured Shubman Gill, were bundled out for just 93 as they suffered their fourth home defeat in six Tests under Gambhir. The defeat reignited debates aroun...