“Changes to scheduled pitch rotations are common,” the ICC said on the last-minute pitch change for the semi-final match between IND and NZ.

The pitch-change scandal that has shook the cricket world ahead of India vs New Zealand’s ODI World Cup semi-final was discussed by the ICC in a recent response.

According to the ICC,, “changes to planned pitch rotations are common towards the end of an event of this length, and has already happened a couple of times.” “Our host and the venue curator made the recommendation to make this alteration. The alteration was communicated to the ICC independent pitch consultant, who is not concerned that the pitch won’t play well.

Pat Cummins is an independent curator of pitches at ICC.

Following the controversy surrounding the surface, Australia’s skipper, Pat Cummins, has also said that his team has faith in the ICC (International Cricket Council). In the current ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup semifinal, Australia will play South Africa.

The BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) reportedly requested a “slow pitch” for the match prior to India’s semifinal matchup with New Zealand at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium. Cummins claimed that so far, no problems have arisen.

Yes, I did notice it (the report)… it’s evident that International Cricket Council has a separate curator for pitches, so I’m sure they’re working hard to ensure that all teams get fair treatment. We’ve played in this tournament so far, and I haven’t noticed any problems,” Cummins stated.

The report stated that, despite the fact that the first semifinal was supposed to be played on a new pitch, it will now take place on a surface that has been “used” to help Indian spinners. It added that in the event that India advances to the championship, a slow pitch is expected at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. As per the International Cricket Council World Cup Playing Conditions, the host association has the responsibility of “selection and preparation of the pitch.” Consequently, in a knockout match, new pitches are not required.