Indian skipper Rohit Sharma did not seem pleased when queried about former Pakistan captain InzamamulHaqs statements concerning Arshdeep Singhs bowling performance in the IndiaAustralia match. Arshdeep demonstrated reverse swing towards the match conclusion.
In an interview with 24 News HD following the match, Inzamam questioned how Arshdeep Singh was reversing the ball so early, indirectly accusing the Indian side of using unfair methods to affect the ball’s condition. This is what he said:
“Arshdeep Singh, when he was bowling the 15th over, the ball was reversing. is it too early (for reverse swing) with the new ball? This means the ball was ready for reverse swing by the 12th or the 13th over. Umpires should keep their eyes open (to spot) these things…If it was Pakistani bowlers (reverse swinging the ball) this would have been a big issue.”
Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma downplayed the accusation and indirectly encouraged cricket experts like Inzamam to utilize logic. He stated that dry pitches and day games were sufficient to reverse the ball. Here’s what Rohit said ahead of the T20 World Cup semifinal match vs England:
“What answer will I give? If you are playing under the sun and the wickets are this dry, the ball will reverse on its own. The ball is reversing for all teams. Not just for us. Sometimes, it’s important to open your mind (use your brain). You have to understand where we are playing. We are not playing in England or Australia.”
Rohit Sharma
India won the final Super Eight game against Australia by 24 runs. Arshdeep Singh surrendered 37 runs but took three wickets, bringing his total to 15 for the event.
Rohit Sharma and Co. have a chance to avenge Adelaide horror
Rohit Sharma and Jos Buttler will be steering their respective teams into battle this Thursday at the T20 World Cups second semifinal. Memories of their past encounter where England dealt India a significant blow with a tenwicket victory intensify the anticipation for this match.
However, the Men in Blue have committed to an ultra-attacking style of batting and have the likes of Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav to round up their bowling. The winner of the semifinal will meet South Africa or Afghanistan in the grand final on June 29 in Barbados.