Team India enter the T20 World Cup 2024 semi-final after their victory over Australia in the last game of the Super 8 stage. The Men in Blue dunked a defeat over Australia, who eventually were eliminated from the tournament.
After the game, former Pakistan skipper and batting legend Inzamam-Ul-Haq alleged that Indian pacer Arshdeep Singh tampered with the ball during the Australia game as it was otherwise impossible to reverse-swing at an early stage of the game.
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Indian skipper Rohit Sharma has now defended Arshdeep Singh ahead of the T20 WC semis against England. Sharma slammed the ex-Pakistan star for his allegations about the Indian speedster.
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What did Rohit Sharma say on Inzamam-Ul-Haq's ball-tampering allegations?
Indian skipper Rohit Sharma was asked about Inzamam's claims on Arshdeep Singh. Sharma in response, spoke about the playing conditions in the Caribbean Islands and explained how the heat there, unlike Australia or England, helps the ball naturally reverse-swing early in the innings.
Speaking at his pre-match press conference, the captain said,
It’s so hot here, and the pitches are dry. If it won’t reverse swing here, where will it be? We aren’t playing in England or Australia.
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When will India play the T20 World Cup semi-final against England?
India will face England in a T20 World Cup 2024 semi-final game at the Providence Stadium in Guyana. The Men in Blue will seek revenge of the 2022 World Cup semis defeat, on June 27, 2024.
The match proceedings will kickstart at 20:00 hours IST.
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