The T20 World Cup in Florida has been hit with unpredictable weather, causing concern for teams and players. With continuous rain leading to ground inspections and back-to-back washouts, the Pakistan team has faced the brunt of bad luck due to the unfavorable weather conditions.
The ICC has come under criticism for the lack of facilities at venues in the US and their preparedness to tackle inclement weather, especially in flood-hit Florida. The USA vs Ireland game in Lauderhill was an important Group A fixture that ended without a ball being bowled due to the wet outfield. The India vs Canada match at the same venue the next day met a similar fate.
Former India opener Navjot Singh Sidhu expressed his frustration with the ICC, stating that the outcomes of matches should be determined by the teams’ skills rather than weather conditions. He highlighted the need for improvements in handling weather-related issues during matches.
Sidhu pointed out the differences in stadium coverage between cricket and other sports, emphasizing the need for fair assessments of teams’ abilities. The impact of the washout was particularly harsh on Pakistan, whose chances of advancing in the tournament were slim. The rain-abandoned match between USA and Ireland further hampered Pakistan’s chances of progressing in
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