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‘The entire event is India-centric’: Michael Vaughan accuses ICC of favoring Men in Blue

VaselineJune 27, 2024

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‘The entire event is India-centric’: Michael Vaughan accuses ICC of favoring Men in Blue

Former England captain Michael Vaughan has accused the International Cricket Council (ICC) of favoring India in the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup 2024. According to him, the first semi-final should have been between the Men in Blue and the Jos Buttler-led team. but the apex body prepared the schedule to suit the subcontinent team.

The first knockout match was played between South Africa and Afghanistan and it was a day-night affair. On the other hand, India did not play a single day-night match in the global tournament.

Vaughan went to X to criticize the ICC. “This Semi should definitely have been Guyana’s… but because the whole event is India-centric it is so unfair to others,” he wrote.

This semi-final should have been Guyana’s… but because the entire event is India-centric, it’s so unfair to others… #T20IWorld Cup

— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) June 27, 2024

He was criticized by the fans. Here are some responses.

But the actual fact is that India runs cricket in the world. India is the powerhouse that England can only dream of!

— ᴘʀᴀᴛʜᴍᴇsʜ⁴⁵ (@45Fan_Pratmesh) June 27, 2024

Money rules the world, Michael, unfortunately. That also explains why you are not currently in the West Indies or England. You are in Mumbai 🙂

— Sagar (@sagarcasm) June 27, 2024

Then stop filling your pocket with Indian money.

— Average Bharati (@DJagdish) June 27, 2024

If that’s the case, India should have won every ICC tournament, especially since 2011, right?

— Chittukuruvi (@chittukuruvi4) June 27, 2024

India is undefeated in the World Cup. They defeated Ireland, Pakistan and the USA in the group stage. Team India’s match against Canada was canceled due to rain.

Rohit Sharma’s unit defeated Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Australia in the second round to qualify for the semi-finals.

England’s first match against Scotland was abandoned due to rain. They lost to Australia but managed to get past Namibia and Oman to book their place in the Super 8 stage.

The defending champions were given a harsh reality check by South Africa before Jos Buttler’s unit bounced back against the West Indies and USA to reach the last four.