Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:42pm on 20 Nov 2023,Monday Sports
"It was very, very sub-continental conditions today. A wicket preparation that has probably ended up backfiring on India," said cricket legend Ricky Ponting, after India's crushing defeat against Australia in the World Cup finals at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday. Ponting praised Australia's strategic brilliance, led by captain Pat Cummins, that secured a dominant 6-wicket victory over India in the ICC World Cup 2023 final in Ahmedabad. According to the World Cup-winning Aussie ex-captain, the pitch, expected to favor India, played into Australia's hands. English ex-player Micheal Vaughan also praised Australia's adaptability, emphasizing that the pitch gave them a chance. Despite acknowledging challenges, Indian captain Rohit Sharma refrained from using pitch conditions as an excuse, while former England captain Nasser Hussain noted, "India are still a great side - but the pitch brought Australia into it."
