ICC issues new instructions to BCCI which may support Pakistan side in World Cup
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ICC has issued new instructions to reduce the impact of the toss in World Cup matches, stating that curators should leave more grass on the pitches to assist fast bowlers. The instructions are going to greatly benefit Pakistan side who have one of the best fast bowling squad right now.
The Cricket World Cup 2023 is set to begin next month in India, and preparations have reached their peak. According to Indian media reports, ICC has provided curators with new guidelines to minimize the influence of the toss in matches. The report mentions that venues in India have conditions favorable for seamers during the tournament, so ICC has instructed all stadium curators to leave more grass on the pitches to aid seamers.
It's worth noting that earlier in 2021, the T20 World Cup held in the United Arab Emirates had similar conditions, which benefited the bowling teams more. Indian pitches are generally spinner-friendly, but ICC's instructions to leave more grass on the pitches aim to provide fast bowlers with an opportunity in the game.
According to Indian media reports, ICC's recommendation is to have larger boundaries in the stadium to maintain a balance between batting and bowling. Hence, stadiums for World Cup matches have been advised to have boundary sizes of approximately 70 meters. It's important to clarify that in international matches, boundary sizes typically range from a minimum of 65 meters to a maximum of 85 meters
