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RE: ICC T20 World Cup 2016 - News, Live Scores & Updates [#30 —WI vs AFG& #31—IND vs AUS]
Big day for India and asia. I never seen not a single team qualify for the semis in ICC events. Al asian country fans should support India and take pride of asian teams :nj
Big day for India and asia. I never seen not a single team qualify for the semis in ICC events. Al asian country fans should support India and take pride of asian teams :nj
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RE: ICC T20 World Cup 2016 - News, Live Scores & Updates [#30 —WI vs AFG& #31—...
Pitch for India-Aus match changed to turning track on hosts’ request
Sources in the BCCI confirmed that on request of the Indian team management the Mohali pitch for Sunday’s all-important game between India and Australia has been changed
The Indian team management and the Board are at it again. The most powerful cricket setup in the world is leaving nothing to chance in trying to control the “cricketing elements” so that the hosts finish on top against Australia and qualify for the World T20 semi-finals.
Sources in the BCCI confirmed to HT that on request of the Indian team management the pitch for Sunday’s all-important game has been changed.
“The game was scheduled to be played on a pitch which would have played similar to the one that was used for the Pakistan-Australia match. But India weren’t happy and have now requested a change. Now, the pitch that they have chosen will assist spin and maybe inconsistent bounce,” said an official in the know of developments.
Something similar happened in Nagpur in India’s first game as well which they lost to New Zealand. The pitch was changed there, too, at the behest of the team management. The move backfired as India couldn’t cope with New Zealand spinners Mitchell Santner and Ish Sodhi.
Unprecedented move
These moves are unprecedented as in an ICC tournament, the pitches are prepared and offered by an ICC-appointed curator. That is meant to be sacrosanct.
In these times when the sport is driven by economics, it is in the interest of all stakeholders to see India go deeper in the tournament. It is a no-brainer that with India advancing, the broadcasters’ revenue keeps flowing which, in turn, helps fill coffers of the boards across the world. Therefore, it’s imperative for India to win Sunday’s game and more.
From the players’ point of view too, it is crucial that India get to the last four of a tournament they haven’t won for the past nine years. Skipper MS Dhoni too is facing the prospect of a major embarrassment if India fail to make the semi-finals at home.
Till now, runs have flowed in the men’s matches at Mohali, with New Zealand scoring 180 and Australia more than 190. In fact, New Zealand women scored 177 against Ireland.
But with India, it has been a different story. At the Eden, Pakistan scored more than 200 against Bangladesh on a better and three days later against India, struggled to 118 in 18 overs.
Same old story
Punjab Cricket Association curator and BCCI pitch committee chairman Daljit Singh refused to comment but an association source said there will be something in the pitch for the spinners.
“You have seen what happened during last year’s Test against South Africa. PCA is known for its quick wicket. But the highest total in that match was 201 by India in the first innings. Moreover, the same pitch will be used for the women’s match between India and West Indies before India take on Australia. There will definitely be some wear and tear. The pitch is likely to slow down in the evening,” a PCA official said.
Pitch for India-Aus match changed to turning track on hosts’ request | world-t20$top | Hindustan Times
Pitch for India-Aus match changed to turning track on hosts’ request
Sources in the BCCI confirmed that on request of the Indian team management the Mohali pitch for Sunday’s all-important game between India and Australia has been changed
The Indian team management and the Board are at it again. The most powerful cricket setup in the world is leaving nothing to chance in trying to control the “cricketing elements” so that the hosts finish on top against Australia and qualify for the World T20 semi-finals.
Sources in the BCCI confirmed to HT that on request of the Indian team management the pitch for Sunday’s all-important game has been changed.
“The game was scheduled to be played on a pitch which would have played similar to the one that was used for the Pakistan-Australia match. But India weren’t happy and have now requested a change. Now, the pitch that they have chosen will assist spin and maybe inconsistent bounce,” said an official in the know of developments.
Something similar happened in Nagpur in India’s first game as well which they lost to New Zealand. The pitch was changed there, too, at the behest of the team management. The move backfired as India couldn’t cope with New Zealand spinners Mitchell Santner and Ish Sodhi.
Unprecedented move
These moves are unprecedented as in an ICC tournament, the pitches are prepared and offered by an ICC-appointed curator. That is meant to be sacrosanct.
In these times when the sport is driven by economics, it is in the interest of all stakeholders to see India go deeper in the tournament. It is a no-brainer that with India advancing, the broadcasters’ revenue keeps flowing which, in turn, helps fill coffers of the boards across the world. Therefore, it’s imperative for India to win Sunday’s game and more.
From the players’ point of view too, it is crucial that India get to the last four of a tournament they haven’t won for the past nine years. Skipper MS Dhoni too is facing the prospect of a major embarrassment if India fail to make the semi-finals at home.
Till now, runs have flowed in the men’s matches at Mohali, with New Zealand scoring 180 and Australia more than 190. In fact, New Zealand women scored 177 against Ireland.
But with India, it has been a different story. At the Eden, Pakistan scored more than 200 against Bangladesh on a better and three days later against India, struggled to 118 in 18 overs.
Same old story
Punjab Cricket Association curator and BCCI pitch committee chairman Daljit Singh refused to comment but an association source said there will be something in the pitch for the spinners.
“You have seen what happened during last year’s Test against South Africa. PCA is known for its quick wicket. But the highest total in that match was 201 by India in the first innings. Moreover, the same pitch will be used for the women’s match between India and West Indies before India take on Australia. There will definitely be some wear and tear. The pitch is likely to slow down in the evening,” a PCA official said.
Pitch for India-Aus match changed to turning track on hosts’ request | world-t20$top | Hindustan Times
RE: ICC T20 World Cup 2016 - News, Live Scores & Updates [#30 —WI vs AFG& #31—IND vs AUS]
First Post Updated....
Semi Finals
#33) NZ vs ENG --- 30th March @ 7PM
#34) WI vs AUS/IND** --- 31st March @ 7PM
** winner of #31 will face WI in semfinal - 2
First Post Updated....
Semi Finals
#33) NZ vs ENG --- 30th March @ 7PM
#34) WI vs AUS/IND** --- 31st March @ 7PM
** winner of #31 will face WI in semfinal - 2
hyaRE: ICC T20 World Cup 2016 - News, Live Scores & Updates [#30 —WI vs AFG& #31—...
I think indian batsman's are looking to defense the zampa over. India will win this match.....
samand said:Hope India doesnt fall against zampa...
I think indian batsman's are looking to defense the zampa over. India will win this match.....
