Ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup semi-final between India and England in Guyana, there has been controversy over India’s perceived scheduling advantage. Former England cricketers Michael Vaughan and David Lloyd accused the ICC of favoritism, pointing out that India knew their semi-final venue and date well in advance, and played all their matches, including knockouts, at 8 pm (IST) for favorable broadcasting times in India. However, Indian captain Rohit Sharma dismissed claims of an advantage, emphasizing that both teams have experienced players capable of adapting to different venues.
Weather conditions in Guyana have been a concern with rain forecasted for the match day. Unlike the first semi-final and the final, India’s match against England does not have a reserve day. If rain disrupts play, India, based on their higher standing in the Super Eight stage, would advance to the final.
Regarding match logistics, the ICC allocated 250 minutes for both semi-finals to complete the match, with no separate reserve day for India’s semi-final. Rohit Sharma expressed concerns about potential delays impacting their charter flight to the next venue, though he maintained focus on preparing for the match itself.
Looking ahead, the T20 World Cup final will be held in Barbados on Saturday with an 8 pm (IST) start time, and a reserve day is in place. The decision not to have a reserve day for the second semi-final was to avoid same-day travel stress for the teams.
In summary, amidst controversies and logistical challenges, both India and England are gearing up for a competitive semi-final clash, focusing on adapting to the conditions and performing well on the day to secure a spot in the final.
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