After India crumbled to 93 all out in the fourth innings while chasing 123, Pujara criticised the batters\u2019 approach on a surface offering variable bounce and turn from the very first day, though he added that the responsibility for the defeat didn\u2019t rest solely with them.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"I don\u2019t agree with the view that India\u2019s defeat at home can be attributed to a transitional phase. While it\u2019s understandable to face setbacks abroad during a transition period, the current Indian side possesses ample talent and strong first-class records\u2014players like Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Washington Sundar, and Shubman Gill have all proven themselves. If the team is losing in home conditions despite this, it suggests that something else is wrong,\u201d the veteran batter said on JioStar.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Pujara added that India would have won the match if the match had been played on a \u2018good\u2019 pitch. He highlighted India\u2019s strength at home, saying that the Indian A team is also capable of challenging the Proteas in home conditions.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"I don\u2019t agree with the view that India\u2019s defeat at home can be attributed to a transitional phase. While it\u2019s understandable to face setbacks abroad during a transition period, the current Indian side possesses ample talent and strong first-class records\u2014players like Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Washington Sundar, and Shubman Gill have all proven themselves. If the team is losing in home conditions despite this, it suggests that something else is wrong,\u201d the veteran batter said on JioStar.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The hosts now have an opportunity to course-correct their strategy in the second Test in Guwahati to avoid a clean sweep in the series against the reigning world champions.<\/p>\r\n\r\n