Days after India conceded a heartbreaking six-wicket loss in opposition to Australia within the ODI World Cup 2023 at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, former ‘Men in Blue’ batter Ambati Rayudu blamed the circumstances for the loss. While chatting with BeerBicep’s YouTube channel, Rayudu requested whose concept was it to make a gradual pitch within the remaining. He added {that a} regular floor would have been extra attention-grabbing since Tea, India was stronger than the Aussies.
“Even the wicket was very, very slow and lethargic for a final. I don’t know whose idea it was. I think even a normal surface would have done because we were way stronger than the Australian side. We didn’t have to do all that in the final. It was just supposed to be a good cricketing wicket, which, unfortunately, it wasn’t,” Rayudu mentioned.
The former Chennai Super Kings participant added that individuals thought they made it simpler for India by getting ready a gradual pitch. He then mentioned that Rohit Sharma’s aspect acquired caught because of the gradual wicket in Ahmedabad.
“Somehow, people think that they are helping the Indian side by preparing a wicket like that. We got stuck on a wicket that was so slow. I don’t think that should happen. It should be a good cricketing wicket. We have the skill and strength in our side to beat any side. The pitch remaining the same throughout 100 overs is an ideal scenario in a limited-overs game. The toss shouldn’t matter that much,” he added.
He additional added that if somebody made such a pitch on function then it was stupidity.
“I don’t know if somebody has thought about it or done it on purpose. If they had done it on purpose, it’s stupidity. But I don’t think they would have done it,” he added.
Coming to the match, India struggled on a troublesome batting floor after Australia elected to subject first, with fifties coming from KL Rahul (66) and Virat Kohli (54). India was bundled out for 240 of their 50 overs. In the chase of 241, Travis Head (137) and Marnus Labuschagne (58*) guided Australia to their sixth WC title at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium.
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