"What Controversy?" Shubman Gill's Funny Response On Pitch Swap Allegations Is Viral

“What Controversy?” Shubman Gill’s Funny Response On Pitch Swap Allegations Is Viral: There were rumors circulating prior to the India vs. New Zealand Cricket World Cup semi-final that the Wankhede Stadium field was abruptly altered.

Despite preparations for a new field, the World Cup semi-final cricket match ultimately took place on a “used surface,” according to sources.

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After Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer and Mohammed Shami guided India to the Cricket World Cup 2023 final with a win over New Zealand, legendary India batter Sunil Gavaskar fumed over the rumours and rubbished any such suggestions. Regarding the entire situation, a statement was released by the International Cricket Council (ICC).

“Changes to planned pitch rotations are common towards the end of an event of this length, and have already happened a couple of times. This change was made on the recommendation of the venue curator in conjunction with our host,” the ICC said in a statement.

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Shubman Gill had a hilarious reaction when questioned about the incident during the Cricket World Cup semi-final. “It’s really amazing how quickly a dispute can arise. Hi bataya abhi aapne hi. Kya controversy hui thi (I just learned about the issue around the pitch from you. What was the controversy”)?, Gill said in the post match press conference.

Regarding the incident, the ICC also said Atkinson, its independent pitch consultant, was aware of the change.

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“The ICC independent pitch consultant was apprised of the change and has no reason to believe the pitch won’t play well,” said the ICC.

As per the ICC’s Playing Conditions for the World Cup, the host association is “responsible for the selection and preparation of the pitch” and there is no requirement that a knockout match must be played on fresh pitches.

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