Former England captain Michael Vaughan has launched a stinging attack at T20 World Cup organisers, claiming “the whole event is geared towards India”.
Vaughan took to X, venting frustration at scheduling and ground allocation issues as England prepares to face India for a spot in the World Cup final.
The winner of that match will play South Africa after they demolished Afghanistan in the semi final.
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Afghanistan’s preparation was less than ideal, having played Bangladesh in St Vincent two days before.
They then travelled to Trinidad but experienced a four-hour flight delay with captain Rashid Khan admitting players hadn’t slept well.
In comparison, South Africa had an extra day of preparation after playing West Indies on June 24.
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“No time to practice or get accustom to a new venue … utter lack of respect to players I am afraid,” Vaughan tweeted.
Vaughan then protested the match should have been held on the same day India and England are playing.
“Surely this semi should have been the Guyana one … but because the whole event is geared towards India it’s so unfair on others,” he posted.
England and India will go head to head at Providence, Guyana, with the latter’s last match at Gros Islet, Saint Lucia, on June 25 against Australia.
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England’s previous match was against the USA on June 24 at Bridgetown in Barbados.
The semi final is under threat, though, with heavy rain forecast at Guyana.
India will go through to the final if the match is abandoned.