IND vs AUS: Following a crushing defeat by India in the opening Test of the 4-match series in Nagpur, the Australian cricket team planned to practice on the central wicket in Nagpur after the match concluded within three days. However, their plans were thwarted as the pitch had been watered by the ground staff.
ICC should step in: Ian Healey
Australia Great Ian Healy labelled this act by India ‘pathetic’ and has asked ICC to intervene, claiming that Australia’s attempts to practice on the used Nagpur pitch was ‘scuppered’ by the hosts. He said, “It’s really embarrassing the scuppering of our plans to get some practice sessions on that Nagpur wicket, That’s not good, that’s just not good for cricket. The ICC needs to step in here. For them to water the wicket unceremoniously when it was requested for practice is horrible and that has to improve.”
The Nagpur pitch has been the central topic of discussion throughout the ongoing cricket series between India and Australia, and its influence on the outcome of the matches has been widely debated. Several Australian journalists and former cricketers accused the Indian team of “doctoring” the pitch to favour their playing style.
Men in Blue leads the IND vs AUS series by 1-0
During the first test match, India scored an enormous total of 400 runs in their first innings, while Australia failed to even come close to the target in their two innings. With the second test match scheduled to take place in New Delhi, the pitch is expected to provide a favourable playing surface for spinners once again. Despite not playing any practice matches on the tour, the Australian team has been training independently, but their current strategy seems to be ineffective.
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