“Hope That’s Not The Case In T20 WC”: Wasim Jaffer Concerned By Strange Decision In Australia vs England 1st T20I | Cricket News

The T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia is perhaps just a few days away from its begin however England have already arrived Down Underneath for a bilateral sequence. In a 3-match T20I sequence in opposition to the Aussies, the Englishmen hope to grasp the character of the pitches and get accustomed to the situations. However, an odd resolution from the stadium authorities has left many baffled, together with former India cricketer, Wasim Jaffer.

Jaffer, who has turn out to be an energetic pundit on social media since his retirement from the game, observed that the boundary rope within the first T20I between Australia and England has been pushed inside. The choice is a regarding one for Jaffer who does not need the size of the bottom to be shortened within the T20 World Cup that begins in every week’s time.

Taking to Twitter, Jaffer wrote: “I see the boundary rope introduced in considerably within the Aus v Eng T20I. I hope that is not the case through the WC. Massive grounds, lengthy boundaries is what makes cricket in Australia distinctive.”

I see the boundary rope introduced in considerably within the Aus v Eng T20I. I hope that is not the case through the WC. Massive grounds, lengthy boundaries is what makes cricket in Australia distinctive. #AUSvENG #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/NQ0uICQZWf

— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) October 9, 2022

Australian cricket grounds are historically big which makes hitting boundaries a little bit tougher for the batters. Whereas there is no denying that T20 cricket is turning into an increasing number of batting-friendly, the authorities would possibly resolve to push the boundary ropes inwards as a way to see extra runs being scored within the T20 World Cup.

Such a call, nevertheless, might disrupt sure groups’ preparations for the showpiece occasion.

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So far as the primary T20I between Australia and England is worried, the vacationers put up an enormous whole of 208 runs on the board whereas batting first. Alex Hales top-scored with the bat, producing a knock of 84 runs whereas captain Jos Buttler additionally scored 68 runs off simply 32 balls.

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