Although they are unlikely to lodge an official complaint. The Indian team management has voiced their dissatisfaction. The “unfit” and “semi-dangerous” pitch at the Nassau County Cricket Stadium in New York. The pitch’s erratic bounce caused several near-accidents during Wednesday’s T20 World Cup Group A match against Ireland.
Josh Little of Ireland struck Captain Rohit Sharma on the right bicep with a delivery that unexpectedly bounced from length. Midway through India’s chase, he was forced to retire hurt due to increasing pain. Even though he hit a couple of sixes and reached his half-century. Not long after, Little struck Rishabh Pant with another delivery that struck his left elbow, necessitating medical attention before he could finish his innings.
Speaking under confidentiality, a senior BCCI source stated that Rohit’s injury is not serious and that he should be ready for the forthcoming match against Pakistan. “Rohit doesn’t have a serious injury. Even he admitted that it hurt a little. As of right now, he ought to be fine for the Pakistan match. Before that, there are two practice sessions’, the source stated.
Indian Team Criticizes ‘Unfit’ New York Pitch Despite Victory
The Indian team was not impressed by the field, which they described as a ‘very fresh’ track with fair grass cover and noticeable cracks. The pitch made it so the ball would seam and take off from length, making the game unsafe. “One should be relieved that Rohit and Rishabh (Pant) did not suffer any serious consequences. They’re alright,” the source continued.
A ball from Jasprit Bumrah struck Harry Tector of Ireland on the gloves and helmet before Virat Kohli caught the deflection, necessitating a concussion test for Tector.
This was only the facility’s second international match. South Africa bowled out Sri Lanka for 77 in the opening game and reached the target in 18.2 overs, demonstrating Sri Lanka’s lack of adaptability to the bounce and pace of the pitch
Vikram Rathour, the batting coach for India, downplayed the pitch controversy and emphasized the need for adaptation. Although this is a difficult wicket to bat on, we must find strategies to overcome it because that is what we have. In the batting group, we have sufficient knowledge and expertise to handle any type of surface. We are highly adaptable to a variety of environments, in my opinion. After India’s eight-wicket victory, Rathour stated, “You have to adapt well and take it head-on on this surface.
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