India head coach Gautam Gambhir dismissed criticism that Indian cricket pitches are tailored to favour the home team. Speaking in an interview, Gambhir said such claims are often made to create controversy and attract attention. Defending India’s high-scoring performances during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, Gambhir said the team has posted similar totals in overseas conditions including Australia and South Africa. He also noted that in ICC tournaments, pitch preparation is managed by the International Cricket Council and not the Board of Control for Cricket in India. Gambhir said modern T20 cricket is largely a batter-friendly format and high scores are a global trend. He also praised India’s T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav, calling him a strong leader who keeps the atmosphere within the team positive.
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