According to the field report, the field contains more grass than normal. The ball lands nicely on the bat and running becomes easier; However, it can be challenging in the early stages of the game as there is more resilience and carrying capacity thanks to the grass cover. There is no moisture, so the ball will come at a good pace. The new ball may make some moves. Because 180 is a par score on the wicket.
Saqlain Mushtaq examines ICC and BCCI
Saqlain Mushtaq slammed the International Cricket Council (ICC) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for preparing such pitches for Pakistan as he believes Pakistan never gets spin-friendly wickets from the top body.
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“ICC = BCCI will never give Pakistan spin-friendly wickets. I have never seen so much grass in Sri Lanka,” said Saqlain Mushtaq on the grass field. Sri Lanka has always been a spin-friendly wicket, with less grass and on the dry edges. However, this is the first T20I match to be played at the Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo since 2010.
Salman Ali Agha shocked after seeing pitch vs Netherlands
Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha, after winning the toss and choosing to play first, said: “Fresh pitch, rain all around. We want to use moisture. First time I have seen so much grass, I have seen in SL. We are running with three pacers and all-rounders. Netherlands are a good side, we want to execute our plans.”
Pakistan have a serious pace attack in the side and three spinners in the first game. The fiasco between Pakistan, India and the ICC continues. The Pakistan government has decided not to play India in the T20 World Cup despite participating in the competition. Saqlain Mushtaq is the latest addition to the list of criticizing the apex body and the BCCI.
The feud in Pakistan continues
Earlier, former Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Najam Sethi accused the BCCI and ICC of bullying Pakistan. Pakistan would face serious action if the country continues to stick to its stand of boycotting the match against India. They could face sanctions and possibly also be expelled from the T20 World Cup.
This boycott policy came soon after ICC rejected Bangladesh’s request to change venues from India on security grounds, and they were banned from participating in the competition, with Scotland replacing them. To show their solidarity, they took the step of not playing against India. However, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is yet to submit an official bid to the apex body for its selective entry into the league.
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