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ICC Men's T20 World Cup : After the explosive conclusion of IPL-2024 in India, cricket lovers are currently enjoying the group stage in T20 World Cup-2024. A total of 10 matches have been played so far in the group stage, but the important thing is that a high-scoring match like IPL has not been seen in these group stages yet. This tournament is being played under the hosting of West Indies and America. After the group stage matches are over, the matches of the Super Eight teams are to start from June 19, however, the pitch controversy has started even before the start of these matches. So far two group stage matches have been played on the pitch of Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York, but more than 100 runs could not be scored in both the matches. Usually high-scoring matches become high-voltage matches, which doubles the enthusiasm of the Russians playing cricket.
India-Pakistan match on 9 June on a bad pitch
According to the reports received, ICC's concern has increased regarding the pitch of Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York. Not only this, after playing the match against Ireland in this stadium, the Indian team has also expressed its displeasure over the pitch. The match between India and Pakistan is to be played on this pitch on June 9. However, if the condition of the pitch remains the same, then many players may get injured in the match. However, according to media reports, ICC officials have ordered to keep an eye on the condition of the pitch.
Matches will not be shifted to any other venue: ICC
According to media reports, the ICC has no plans to move the remaining matches out of the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium despite the poor condition of the pitches in New York. Drop-in pitches have been used in New York, but have not been tested before important tournaments. This pitch is more favorable to the bowlers.
Rohit and Pant were injured on this same pitch in the match against Ireland
On this pitch, South Africa bowled out Sri Lanka for 77 runs. Since then, the New York pitch has come under scrutiny. Then India bowled out Ireland for 96 runs. Many great players including former cricketers have criticized this ground and have asked the ICC not to organize matches there. During the India-Ireland match on Wednesday, Rohit Sharma and Rishabh Pant were injured due to the bounce of the ball. Rohit got injured while batting and had to retire hurt.