India's Advance Knowledge of Semi-Final Venue Raises Questions of Fairness

Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar and ex-England cricketer Nick Knight have expressed concerns over India's advantage in knowing their semi-final venue in advance. Manjrekar called it a "clear advantage" that allowed India to select their team accordingly. Knight felt it didn't seem "right or fair" that India had this knowledge while England didn't. Michael Vaughan also criticized the ICC for scheduling the tournament to suit India, citing commercial interests. The ICC has faced criticism for separate rules for both semi-finals, with the Afghanistan-South Africa match having a reserve day and the India-England match not. Knight and Manjrekar have called for a level-playing field and prioritizing the quality of the game over commercial gains. The debate raises questions about the fairness and scheduling of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024.