BCCI Files Unofficial Complaint On New York Pitch Day Before India Vs Pakistan T20 World Cup Match: Report

India are all set to take on Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2024 in what promises to be a blockbuster encounter at the Nassau County Cricket Stadium in New York. India have already played their first match of the tournament against Ireland at the same venue and the pitch came into scrutiny especially because of its uneven bounce an carry, that was visible in the first match at the venue between South Africa and Sri Lanka. The same was applicable for the practice pitches where the Men in Blue had net sessions at Cantiague Park. It looks like the BCCI have taken some action against this.

According to a report by NDTV, the BCCI have submitted an unofficial complaint to the ICC regarding the nature of their practice pitches at the Cantiague Park. This was after they had arranged for special practice before the India vs Pakistan match bringing it a throwdown specialist from Sri Lanka Nuwan Seneviratne and made one of the practice pitches into an abrasive one.

Rohit Sharma was hit in the thumb during the practice session, and it was reported that Virat Kohli too suffered a blow. This was the reason that BCCI has submitted the complaint to the world’s apex cricketing body.

Rohit suffered a blow during the match against Ireland as well. He was hit in the arm by a stinging bouncer from Josh Little, and even went out retired hurt.

India Defeated Ireland Comfortably In Opening Match

India won the toss and elected to bowl against Ireland at New York. The Indian bowlers were on fire as they kept picking on wickets at regular intervals. The Irish team were bowled out for 96 runs, with only Gareth Delaney showing some resistance with a 26-run knock. Hardik Pandya led the pack with 3 wickets, while Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh picking 2 wickets each.

Rohit Sharma led the chase with a half-century, with Rishabh Pant also playing a great hand of 36 runs from 26 balls, as they won by 8 wickets.

Pakistan Stunned By USA

After putting in to bat first, Pakistan were restricted to 159, that too courtesy a 74-run stand between Babar Azam and Shadab Khan, and a late furry of runs from Shaheen Afridi. Nosthush Kenjige was the star for USA with the ball with 3 wickets. On the other hand, captain Monank Patel’s half-century guided USA to the 159 as well, as the match went into the Super Over.

In the Super Over, Mohammad Amir conceded 19 runs, while USA bowler Saurabh Netravalkar conceded only 14, as USA registered the most important win in their cricket history.