The Eden Gardens pitch used for the India-South Africa Test, which concluded in three days, has received a 'satisfactory' rating from the ICC. This rating, despite widespread criticism from fans and experts regarding the pitch's excessive turn and variable bounce, prevents the venue from facing sanctions. The rating is comparable to the 'unsatisfactory' rating given to the Melbourne Cricket Ground pitch, which also saw a quick finish. While some criticized the Kolkata pitch as a poor advertisement for Test cricket, others, like India's head coach, defended it as a test of technique and mental toughness.