Gambhir passionately defends Kolkata pitch after shock India defeat

Gautam Gambhir says there were 'no demons' on the pitch despite failing to chase 124 against South Africa.

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00:00There were no demons in this wicket.

00:04This is not an unplayable wicket.

00:06Temba Bahuma, Aksar, Washy, and Washi

00:11The point is that if we talk about wicket,

00:15If you call turning track,

00:17If you look at the wickets, Seemers has a wicket.

00:21The majority of the wickets have Seemers.

00:23If you turn track and Seemers are out,

00:26I don't think that this was a very difficult wicket.

00:29This is a difficult wicket.

00:30This is the wicket where your technique can be.

00:34Your mental toughness can be.

00:37It is important to know what you have temperament.

00:41If you look at the grind,

00:43if you look at the batting,

00:45then you can make a run.

00:46But if you are in attacking mindset,

00:48or attacking cricket,

00:50then it's difficult.