As per the T20 World Cup pitch, it was deemed “unfit” but complained unlikely from Team India yet
Rohit Sharma, who is the captain of team India, bruised biceps are expected to heal before the big game against Pakistan on Sunday, but ahead of the marquee clash to promote the shortest version in the mainland United States, the “semi-dangerous” track with “huge open cracks” in Nassau County will be a worry for all stakeholders. With a host of experts, including former England captain Michael Vaughan, being scathing in their assessments, questions are being raised as to why a few practice games weren’t played before the big event to allow the pitch to settle down.
The Indian skipper was hit flush on the right bicep by a delivery from Ireland bowler Josh Little here on Wednesday, which suddenly took off from length.
His injury isn’t serious, and Rohit himself said that it’s a bit sore. He should be okay for the Pakistan game as of now. There are two practice sessions before that,” a senior BCCI source told PTI on condition of anonymity.
The team management of India is unlikely to file any official complaint about the nature of the track, but the displeasure is clear about the nature of the virgin track, which, according to some who saw it, is “semi-dangerous” and “unfit for T20 cricket.”
According to the statement of the source, “It is actually a very fresh pitch. There is a fair grass cover, but along with it are big cracks. So it will seam but also take off from length. Now, when you have a fresh track like this, you first try out a few games, like you do beta testing with a new app. Then you release it to the market. It is not a T20 wicket, and all four tracks look the same."