News that Thursday’s T20 World Cup semi final between India and England at Adelaide Oval will be played on a used pitch has caused a stir with some surprised by the decision to not use a fresh wicket.
Multiple English outlets have reported that a used wicket will be used despite it being one of the biggest matches of the tournament.
England has been involved several similar incidents, such as during the 2017 Champions Trophy semi final against Pakistan when then captain Eoin Morgan complained after the match.
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