Controversy Surrounds Last-Minute Pitch Change in World Cup Semi-Final

Accusations of home bias arise as ICC defends decision, while concerns loom over pitch selection for the final match.

India beat New Zealand in the World Cup semi-final on a pitch that was swapped at the last minute, sparking accusations of home bias.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) defended the pitch change, stating that such swaps have occurred throughout the tournament and were done with their knowledge.
Former England captain Michael Vaughan criticized the decision, stating that World Cup semi-finals should not be played on used pitches.
Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar defended the pitch decision, arguing that both teams had access to the pitch before the toss and that a good team should be able to win regardless of the pitch.
Concerns have been raised about the pitch for the final match, with speculation that it may be specifically chosen and prepared to favor the home team.