Sharad Pawar has not directed his comments towards the DDCA while Alan Hurst spoke about why he was left with no option but to abandon the match.
pawar with hillary clinton
The match referee for the India- Sri Lanka series, Hurst, explained in a statement the futility of holding a match in the fifth ODI at the Ferozeshah Kotla Stadium in New Delhi despite the protests of the Sri Lankans, "The decision to abandon the match was taken by myself, in consultation with the on-field umpires Marais Erasmus and Shavir Tarapore, and both captains as it was clear that the pitch had extremely variable bounce and was too dangerous for further play. Before abandoning the match, consideration was given to shifting the match to a secondary pitch. However, it was deemed impractical as the secondary pitch was not adequately prepared."
The ICC Vice President and NCP leader, Sharad Pawar, has slammed the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) by stating that the need was to prepare a good pitch and cricket ground, and that it was not about building a "fancy" stadium.
Did Sehwag Know Kotla Was Heading for a Disaster Story?
Did Sehwag Know Kotla Was Heading for a Disaster Story?
Delhi Will Not Host India South Africa Test: BCCI
ICC Will Pass Verdict on Kotla in a Month; Gives BCCI Fourteen Days to Respond
International Embarrassment Sees BCCI Disband, Refund and Rewind
On Air Spat Between Srinath and Atapattu as Pitch Debate Hots Up
Gavaskar Hinted of Trouble At Start; Stalwarts Demand Action against DDCA
Crowd Vents Ire in Anticipation of Match Abandonment
Ind SL ODI 5: Stopped Amidst Pitch Flare Drama
Jayasuriya's Milestone Goes A-Miss
Andre Agassi, Tiger Woods: Ironic Icons; Tendulkar: Class Apart
Sangakkara: Jayasuriya Struggling to Find Place in Team
Ind SL ODI 5 Preview: Dhoni Promises India Will Not Let Up,Will Go for the Kill
Ind SL ODI 4: India's Young Guns Victory is a Positive Sign for the Future
Security Weary Lankans Apparently Broke Security Cordon Themselves
Ind SL ODI 4 Preview: Yuvraj's Absence Bolsters Sri Lankans
Ind SL ODI 3: India take 2-1 Lead As Sachin Leads the Pack, After Jadeja's Bowling
Related Stories
Srinivasan Explains Foreign Overload in Chennai Super Kings Staff
N. Srinivasan, who occupies an important place in the BCCI, also happens to be one of the franchisee owners in the IPL with a stake in the Chennai Super Kings. While the negative reactions against foreign personnel is growing after John Buchanan...
Alan Hurst Dubs Kotla Pitch "Unfit" In Report to ICC
Alan Hurst has now the dubious reputation of being present at two matches that were abandoned due to unfit pitches and he is forthright in his report to the ICC as the match referee. Hurst was also the match referee for the second Test...
Morgan, Pawar Rule Out 2011 World Cup in Pakistan
This does not come as much of a surprise. Even though the World Cup is two years away, the mood after this morning's shoot out outside Gaddafi Stadium appears against Pakistan hosting the World Cup joining with the Asian neighbours. David...
Mallya Rubbishes Claims of Pawar Stake in RCB
The Royal Challengers Bangalore owner has dismissed reports that Sharad Pawar had a share in the Bangalore IPL team as well. Vijay Mallya has rubbished reports that Pawar holds a stake in the RCB team by way of the shares he holds in the UB...
Virat Kohli And Co. Enjoy Bike Ride before Formula One Racing ( See Pics)
Is it not known that the Indian cricketers can also love demons of speed? Even as some of the Indian cricket team will fly to Noida for the first Formula One Indian Grand Prix, they did enjoy bike rides, although not on the circuit, with the keys firmly w
