Rohit Sharma takes dig at 'Experts' for pitch complaints, Michael Vaughan likes video

re has been a lot of brouhaha over pitch used for second Test between India and England in Chennai with a number of former cricketers slamming surface. While India dominated proceedings in second Test, several veterans of game jumped to blame pitch for England's dismal performance with bat at Chepauk.

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Rohit Sharma slams critics for complaining about Chennai pitches

Former Australia cricketer Mark Waugh criticized pitch at Chepauk, terming it 'unacceptable' at Test level. junior Waugh highlighted that it was t acceptable to have ball going through top of surface on day 1 from main part of pitch. On or hand, former England captain Michael Vaughan also lambasted Chepauk pitch and termed surface as a 'beach.'

Mark Waugh and Michael Vaughan's criticism of pitch didn't go down well with legendary Sunil Gavaskar as he questioned England players' skills. Gavaskar also took a sly dig at critics who are complaining about Chennai wicket. Indian veteran opined that one who wants to play only straight balls without any spin can play at an indoor or on astroturf cricket pitch where ball will only come on straight to bat.

Ahead of India vs England next match, Rohit Sharma was addressing media where he spoke in length about a plethora of topics. Indian opener also hit back at critics who are unnecessarily making a fuss about pitch used in Chennai Tests In a video uploaded by official Twitter handle of BCCI, a frustrated Rohit said that pitch is same for both teams which is why he doesn't understand unnecessary fuss made about it.

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Taking a shot at critics, Rohit added ones who claim that surfaces shouldn't be made like y were in Chennai Test should realise that Indian pitches have always been like this and re hasn't been any change. Rohit furr said that every team takes advant of ir home conditions. According to veteran batsman, ne of teams think about m, n why should y think about visiting team.

Rohit pointed out that whole point of having a home/away advant is to make pitches according to home side's preference. Furr taking a jibe at fault-finders, Rohit reckoned that if re's so much outcry over pitches, home/away advant should be eliminated and a rule should be made by ICC where a particular kind of pitch should be curated in both home and away games.

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Rohit opined that when y tour or countries, hosting team also make ir lives difficult by creating pitches as per ir preference. In end, 33-year old stated that re's need to have so much discussion surrounding pitches. According to Rohit, discussion should be about game, players and ir performances which is understandable but re shouldn't be so much talk about pitch because both teams play on same pitch and side that plays better cricket ends up winning match.

Meanwhile, according to  India vs England schedule, India vs England 3rd Test will commence on February 24 at Sardar Patel Stadium in Ahmedabad. Ahmedabad Test is one of most-anticipated games of India's home season, primarily for two reasons. It will t only be India's annual pink-ball Test but also  first game to be played at newly-constructed world's largest cricket stadium at Motera in Ahmedabad.

live streaming of India vs England next match will commence at 2:30 PM (IST).  India vs England 3rd Test will broadcast live on television on Star Sports Network's Star Sports 1 SD & HD and 1 Hindi SD and HD channels. India vs England live streaming for entire series will also be available on  Disney+ Hotstar app and website. India vs England live scores and updates can be found on websites and social media handles of BCCI and England Cricket.

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SOURCE: BCCI TWITTER