Eden Gardens pitch curator Sujan Mukherjee has found himself at the center of controversy, facing criticism from sections of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) fans after reportedly rejecting skipper Ajinkya Rahane’s request for spin-friendly tracks in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL).

Rahane’s concerns came to the forefront after KKR’s premier spinner, Varun Chakravarthy, was taken to the cleaners, conceding 43 runs in their tournament-opening defeat against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Days ago, the KKR captain had publicly hinted at the lack of assistance for spinners, adding fuel to the debate.