The problem started when Sachin Tendulkar objected to the height of the sightscreen during the Test match against West Indies last year. “Since there was a problem last time, we asked Sachin to assess the height and width this time and he (Sachin) suggested a further increase in the width.

We discussed the issue with the match referee and he also felt the same, so we didn’t take any chances and made arrangements immediately,” a Cricket Association of Bengal official said.

No internet in CAB media box
According to International Cricket Council’s regulations, all stadiums must have wi-fi internet connectivity. However, the internet system at the iconic Eden Gardens was not functional for a major part of the day making life for Indian and visiting journalists extremely difficult.

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On Day One on Wednesday, Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) officials assured everything would be fine by Thursday, but their assurances proved futile.