The first semi-final match of the T20 World Cup 2024 has been completed in Trinidad. South Africa won this match by 9 wickets. This team defeated Afghanistan and entered a World Cup final for the first time and created history. However, now there is a ruckus about the pitch used in this match. Actually, South Africa bowled out Afghanistan for just 56 runs in an important match like the semi-final of the T20 World Cup.

After this, cricket experts and commentators started raising questions on the ICC. At the same time, Rashid Khan has also made a complaint.

Why was there a ruckus about the pitch?

Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan won the toss in the first semi-final of the T20 World Cup and chose to bat first. When his team's batsmen came to bat, an uneven bounce was seen on the pitch. Apart from this, there were many cracks on the pitch used in the match. This was mentioned by former Australian captain Ricky Ponting and South African veteran cricketer Shaun Pollock in the pitch report.

That is why when the Afghan batsmen surrendered in the first innings against South Africa, questions started arising.

During commentary, Sanjay Manjrekar and Navjot Singh Siddha called the pitch very bad and raised questions on the ICC. According to both the veteran commentators, such a bad pitch in such an important match is disappointing. They have called it a pitch worse than New York. Whereas Mohammad Kaif called it a poor pitch during the analysis after the match.

Rashid also raised the question

Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan has also raised questions about the ICC system.

During the toss, he had said that his flight had reached Trinidad about 4 hours late. Due to this, the team did not get a chance to rest and practice. England's legendary player and commentator Michael Vaughan had brought this matter to the fore before the match and expressed concern for Afghanistan, the effect of which was also seen in the match.

So Afghanistan qualify for the WC semi winning in St Vincent on Monday night ..

4 hr flight delay on Tues to Trinidad so no time to practice or get accustomed to a new venue .. utter lack of respect to players i am afraid .. #T20WorldCup2024

— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) June 27, 2024

Wasim Akram has also complained

Pakistan's legendary bowler Wasim Akram, who is commentating in the T20 World Cup, has also complained. He shared a video on his social media, in which he questioned the ICC about not getting flights and their delay.