A controversy had erupted in IPL 2025 involving Kolkata pitch curator Sujan Mukherjee. KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane expressed frustration at "lack of home advantage" and hinted Sujan denied requests for making turning pitches. Sujan said as per rules, franchises have no say over pitch. Kolkata pitch recently faced criticism after 26 wickets fell in 2 days of India-South Africa Test.