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Would Babar Azam Have Made It To Team India? Ex England Captain's Brutal Verdict Amid T20 WC Debacle

The Pakistan cricket team's hopes of making it to the T20 World Cup 2024 were crushed as the match between USA and Ireland was washed out on Sunday. India and USA are the two teams to have made it to the Super 8 from Group A. Pakistan's road to T20 World Cup Super 8 became tough when it lost to USA and India. What has followed since then is widespread criticism of the side and captain Babar Azam. Former England captain Michael Vaughan has that that Pakistan lacked the swagger.

ICC Breaks Silence Over Criticism Surrounding India vs Ireland Pitch In T20 World Cup

The Nassau County ground's track, which is "bordering on dangerous with huge open cracks", has become a concern in the ongoing T20 World Cup and the ICC on Thursday conceded that the tracks used so far "have not played as consistently as we would have all wanted". The concerns were heightened after India opened their campaign with an eight-wicket win in a low-scoring match against Ireland, who were bowled out of 96 in just 16 overs. India skipper Rohit Sharma, who scored a half century in the successful chase, was hit on his right bicep by pacer Josh Little and was forced to retire hurt. The ball that struck him suddenly took off from length on a pitch that offered a great degree of uneven bounce. Rishabh Pant was also hit on his left elbow during his 36 not out.

India v Pakistan: Concerns over state of New York pitch for T20 World Cup clash

Anxiety is growing about the quality of the pitch and outfield at the New York ground that is set to host the much-awaited showdown between India and Pakistan at the T20 World Cup on Sunday.

Indian batters have the tools to solve New York pitch challenge, coach says

India's batters have the skills and experience needed to navigate the challenge of playing on a tricky pitch in New York, batting coach Vikram Rathour said after their Twenty20 World Cup victory over Ireland on Wednesday.

Rohit Sharma Injury Sees New York Pitch Face Severe Criticism

Rohit Sharma's bruised bicep is expected to heal before the game against Pakistan on Sunday but the Nassau County ground's track, which is "bordering on dangerous with huge open cracks", has become a concern for stakeholders of the game trying to sell cricket in America through the ongoing T20 World Cup. India opened their campaign with an eight-wicket win in a low-scoring match against Ireland, who were bowled out of 96 in just 16 overs. Rohit, who scored a half century in the successful chase, was hit on his right bicep by pacer Josh Little and was forced to retire hurt.

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.

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Would Babar Azam Have Made It To Team India? Ex England Captain's Brutal Verdict Amid T20 WC Debacle

ICC Breaks Silence Over Criticism Surrounding India vs Ireland Pitch In T20 World Cup

India v Pakistan: Concerns over state of New York pitch for T20 World Cup clash

Indian batters have the tools to solve New York pitch challenge, coach says

Rohit Sharma Injury Sees New York Pitch Face Severe Criticism

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