During the match between America and Ireland in the T20 World Cup 2024, something was seen that will surprise you. On one hand, the ground in Florida was wet and all efforts were being made to dry it, on the other hand, two ground staff members were seen washing their hands near the pitch. When the umpires were inspecting the pitch and the ground, two ground staff members were seen pouring water near the pitch in the camera behind. Actually, a member of the ground staff touched the grass near the pitch and his hand got dirty. After this, another person poured bottled water on him to wash his hands. Such pictures have rarely been seen before on the cricket field.

Pakistani media criticized

Pakistani media also captured this act of the Florida ground staff on camera. On social media, it is being described as a very irresponsible and childish act. It is being alleged that all this has been done deliberately to eliminate Pakistan from the T20 World Cup.

One Word for Emperors.. #USAvsIRE pic.twitter.com/Wc41pj1svn

— Nawaz (@Rnawaz31888) June 14, 2024

Actually, it is very important for Pakistan to have a match between Ireland and America. If America loses this match, then Pakistan's hopes of reaching the Super 8 will remain intact. This is the reason why Pakistani media got very angry with the incident of washing hands near the pitch.

Groundstaff intentionally making USA's qualification easier.. pic.twitter.com/oSNDCR9Ysu

— Sohaib Iqbal (@Sohaib_Iqbal) June 14, 2024

Try to dry the ground

Due to heavy rains in Florida, the toss of the match between Ireland and America was delayed. The pitch and the ground were inspected twice but the water was so much that it could not be dried till the time of writing the news. Special machines were also used to dry the ground. Team India is also going to play a match on Saturday at the same ground in Florida. This match will be against Canada. Team India has already qualified for the Super-8.