ICC Official Resigns Over T20 World Cup Pitch Controversy

ICC Official Resigns Amid Scrutiny of T20 World Cup Pitches

A senior official of the International Cricket Council (ICC) has resigned following the conclusion of the T20 World Cup, which was marred by concerns over the quality of pitches used at the Nassau County stadium in New York.

The resignation comes just a week before the ICC's annual conference in Colombo, where members were expected to raise the issue. The exact reason for the official's departure remains unclear, but it is believed to be related to the scrutiny of the matches hosted in the US.

The pop-up stadium in New York, which was demolished after the group stage, drew criticism for its uneven and difficult-to-bat-on drop-in pitches. The highest total scored at the venue was a mere 137 for 7, while the highest successful chase was 111 for 3.

The Nassau County International stadium hosted eight matches in total, including the high-profile India vs Pakistan clash. After the match, the ICC issued a statement acknowledging the poor quality of the pitches and promising to improve the surfaces for the remaining games.

The T20 World Cup, which was held from June 1 to 29, was jointly hosted by the US and the West Indies. The tournament was won by Australia, who defeated New Zealand in the final.

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