Rohit’s remarks follow Inzamam’s assertion that the ball was unlikely to reverse its momentum from the 15th over, hinting at suspicions that “some serious work had been done” on the ball.
“Arshdeep Singh, when he bowled in the 15th over, the ball reversed. Is it too early (for reverse swing) with the new ball? This means the ball was ready for reverse swing at 12 or 13. The umpires should keep their eyes open (to spot) these things… If they were Pakistani bowlers (swinging the ball backwards ), that would have been a big problem. We know the reverse swing very well and if Arshdeep can step in at the 15th over and start reversing the ball, it means that serious work has been done before,” Inzamam had told the Pakistani news channel.
Speaking to the media, ahead of India’s semi-final against England, to be played on Thursday, Rohit said: “What can I say. Don’t you see the rough surfaces and the heat here? This is not Australia or England here, the conditions will result in the ball being turned over in 12-15 overs. This happens to all teams not just us. Sometimes people need to open their minds and think. .
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Not only Inzamam, but former player Saleem Malik also suggested that officials often overlook India-related issues.
“Inzy, I always say this, eyes are turned when it comes to certain teams, and India is one of those teams. I remember in Zimbabwe, when Wasim (Akram) was bowling, he l “It got wet, and we were all surprised how come one side was wet, and when I went to complain, I got a pretty heavy fine,” Saleem Malik added.
India’s 26-run victory over Australia played a crucial role in the Australian team’s elimination from the Super 8 stage of the tournament.
Following this, Afghanistan sealed Australia’s exit from the tournament by defeating Bangladesh, securing their place in the semi-finals.