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'Whole Event Is Geared Towards India': Michael Vaughan 'Accuses' ICC Of Favouring  Men In Blue

Michael Vaughan has accused ICC of favouring India Michael Vaughan has accused ICC of favouring India 

Afghanistan’s thrilling victory against Bangladesh to days ago turned into a nightmare, as the team was bowled out for an abysmal 56 runs, suffering a 9-wicket thrashing by South Africa in the first semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2024 on Thursday.

Former England captain Michael Vaughan believes there’s more to this collapse than meets the eye, pointing fingers at the ICC’s scheduling decisions.

Vaughan slammed ICC over Afghanistan's semi-final scheduling

Taking to X, Vaughan didn’t hold back on his criticism of the tight scheduling that left Afghanistan in the lurch.

“So Afghanistan qualify for the WC semi winning in St Vincent on Monday night ... 4 hr flight delay on Tues to Trinidad so no time to practice or get accustomed to a new venue ... utter lack of respect to players I am afraid ... #T20WorldCup2024,” Vaughan tweeted.



Vaughan’s shocking remarks didn’t end there. He went on to criticize the choice of location for the semi-final, suggesting that the ICC favours the Indian team over others.

“Surely this Semi should have been the Guyana one ... but because the whole event is geared towards India it’s so unfair on others ... #T20WorldCup,” Vaughan posted in another tweet.


Meanwhile, it’s evident that the location and timing could have been handled better, the fact remains that India’s match against England, scheduled for the prime time slot, was always going to take precedence.

Yet, the deed is done. In Trinidad and Tobago today, Afghanistan faced an unmitigated disaster.

Bowled out for a paltry 56 runs in 11.5 overs, they were left shell-shocked as Marco Jansen, Tabraiz Shamsi, Kagiso Rabada, and Anrich Nortje wreaked havoc.

South Africa chased down the target with ease, securing their first-ever spot in a T20 World Cup final with 9 wickets and 67 balls to spare.