Sunil Gavaskar labelled the critics of the pitch for the 2023 World Cup semi-final between India and New Zealand as “morons”, saying that they should stop taking “potshots” at the home team.
The morning of the first semi-final of the World Cup was sparked by controversy after reports emerged that the pitch scheduled to be used for the match had been changed to accommodate Indian spinners. According to Daily Mail, the semi-final at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium was originally scheduled to be played on a new wicket, but it was changed to the pitch that was already in place. It is said that In the tournament he will be used to hold two matches. The change was reportedly made without “warning” to ICC pitch advisor Andy Atkinson.
It was expected that the course would slow down after the exchange, but the opposite happened, with 724 runs scored in the second innings. The lack of dew meant more runs and a total of 30 of his sixes were hit in the game.
Gavaskar had a lot to say to those who had accused India of changing course in their favor. After India won by 70 runs, Gavaskar told Star Sports, “It was a very good pitch to come into bat.” Here he scored almost 730 runs. All the idiots who were talking about changing the pitch and how it will benefit the Indian bowlers, please shut up. Don’t rush to go to India just because it’s easy to attract attention. Nonsense.
“Even if the pitch was changed, it was there for both teams before it was pitched. There was no substitution in the middle of the inning. There was no change after it was pitched. The playing field is equal for both teams. You are a good team, play on this pitch and win. And India has done just that. So stop talking about pitches. They are already talking about the pitch in Ahmedabad (final venue). The second semi-final is yet to be played and you are talking about changing the pitch in Ahmedabad. Nonsense. ”
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