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Rohit Sharma Incident Worries BCCI, ICC Red Faced By T20 WC Pitches: Report

Rohit Sharma's bruised biceps is expected to heal before the big game against Pakistan on Sunday but the "semi-dangerous" track with "huge open cracks" at the Nassau County will be a worry for all stakeholders, ahead of the marquee clash to promote the shortest version in the mainland United States. With a host of experts including former England skipper 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.

Rohit Sharma And Co. Battered, Bruised On Dangerous Pitch. 'Can't Imagine India vs Pakistan Here'

As India cruised to an eight-wicket win over Ireland in their first 2024 T20 World Cup game, the big talking point after the game was the state of the pitch at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York. Indian captain Rohit Sharma had to retire hurt, while Rishabh Pant also received multiple blows due to the uneven bounce of the pitch. The poor condition of the pitch left a bad taste in the mouths of experts and fans on the internet.

"Sub-Standard, Unacceptable": England Great Blasts India vs Ireland Pitch, Wasim Jaffer's 'Excellent' Jibe

Former England captain Michael Vaughan on Wednesday upbraided the pitch at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium here that is in use for the T20 World Cup match between India and Ireland, calling it a “sub-standard surface.” On a pitch that had plenty of bounce and seam, Indian bowlers, led by Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh, bundled out Ireland for a paltry 96.

India Getting Undue Advantage In T20 World Cup Schedule? Wasim Jaffer's Blunt Dig On Viral Topic

Former India batsman Wasim Jaffer usually does not pass up an opportunity to put up a light-hearted tweet. On Monday morning, it was much the same, as Jaffer engaged in banter to defend Team India. Jaffer, who often engages in hilarious back-and-forths on social media with England great Michael Vaughan, cracked up the internet with yet another hilarious response. A tweet from Wisden Cricket mentioned that India's route in the 2024 T20 World Cup may have given them an early advantage, but Jaffer had a sharp-witted response ready.

Pakistan "Not Worth It": Michael Vaughan Accepts Apology As Journalist Says 'Playing IPL Better'

In an unexpected plot twist, Farid Khan, a Pakistani journalist, has apologised to former England captain Michael Vaughan on social media. This comes a few days after Farid had slammed Vaughan after he had claimed that playing in the Indian Premier League (IPL) would have been a better preparation for the England players, heading into the T20 World Cup, rather than playing against Pakistan. Reacting to Vaughan's remarks, Farid took to social media and slammed the former England batter for disrespecting Pakistan cricket.

"IPL Better Than Playing Against Pakistan": Michael Vaughan Slams England Board

English players' departure from the Indian Premier League ahead of the playoffs dented their franchises' hopes of doing well in the decisive stage of the league. Though international cricket is priority for every cricket board in the world, former England captain Michael Vaughan doesn't think a series against Pakistan would lead to better preparation for the T20 World Cup 2024. Vaughan, giving his blunt verdict on the England board's decision to call back their players from the IPL, feels the likes of Jos Buttler, Phil Salt, Will Jacks, etc. would've benefitted more from playing in India.

"May Take Virat Kohli Away": Michael Vaughan On Factor That Could Force India Star's Retirement

India great and former RCB captain Virat Kohli recently revealed his post-retirement plans, saying that he would take a long break after he done playing cricket. In a recent chat with his IPL franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Kohli suggested that as a sportsperson he doesn't want to have any regrets once he done playing the game. However, former England captain Michael Vaughan has made a sensational claim regarding Kohli's future, saying that the star batter might retire from the sport earlier than expected.

After Sunil Gavaskar, Irfan Pathan Slam England Stars For Leaving IPL, Michael Vaughan Drops 'Pakistan' Logic

The IPL 2024 playoffs started on Tuesday with Qualifier 1 between Kolkata Knight Riders and SunRisers Hyderabad. KKR missed the services of their fiery opener Phil Salt in their clash. Salt hails from England. It's not only KKR, other like Rajasthan Royals, Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be missing some England players in the playoff stage. The reason for that is that England players have left India to join the national side before the 2024 T20 World Cup.

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Rohit Sharma Incident Worries BCCI, ICC Red Faced By T20 WC Pitches: Report

Rohit Sharma And Co. Battered, Bruised On Dangerous Pitch. 'Can't Imagine India vs Pakistan Here'

"Sub-Standard, Unacceptable": England Great Blasts India vs Ireland Pitch, Wasim Jaffer's 'Excellent' Jibe

India Getting Undue Advantage In T20 World Cup Schedule? Wasim Jaffer's Blunt Dig On Viral Topic

Pakistan "Not Worth It": Michael Vaughan Accepts Apology As Journalist Says 'Playing IPL Better'

"IPL Better Than Playing Against Pakistan": Michael Vaughan Slams England Board

"May Take Virat Kohli Away": Michael Vaughan On Factor That Could Force India Star's Retirement

After Sunil Gavaskar, Irfan Pathan Slam England Stars For Leaving IPL, Michael Vaughan Drops 'Pakistan' Logic