Bhubaneswar, June 7 -- The International Cricket Council (ICC) has drawn severe critisim due to the below-par surface during the match between India and Ireland in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024 at the New York venue, where the latter were bowled out for just 96.

In response to the criticism, ICC has released an official statement surrounding the drop-in pitches at the ongoing T20 World Cup in New York.

Concerns were raised by several fans and experts that the India-Pakistan clash might also turn into a low-scoring affair, with a considerable advantage for the team winning the toss and electing to bat.

ICC acknowledged the need for improvement in its statement, particularly ahead of the highly anticipated India-Pakistan match at Nassau...