England captain Jos Buttler did not mince phrases when he assessed the state of the HPCA Stadium outfield, branding it as “poor” simply forward of their extremely anticipated World Cup match towards Bangladesh. His remarks echoed the issues expressed earlier by Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott, who additionally discovered the outfield unsatisfactory following their current match towards Bangladesh.
Buttler, identified for his candor, expressed his worries throughout a pre-match press convention, stating, “It is poor in my very own opinion. I feel anytime you are speaking about being cautious whereas diving or fielding, it goes towards the staff’s spirit.”
The captain highlighted that the outfield’s situation was completely different from after they performed right here in the course of the IPL. He talked about that a number of gamers had slipped on the outfield in the course of the Afghanistan-Bangladesh match, and this raised issues about potential accidents.
Buttler emphasised that accidents can occur on any floor, however going right into a match with these apprehensions is not ultimate. He talked about, “Should you really feel such as you’re having to carry your self again, it isn’t a spot you need to be as a staff or participant, particularly in a World Cup match.”
Stokes Unlikely For Conflict Towards Bangladesh: Buttler
Regardless of these issues, Buttler said that the outfield’s state wouldn’t deter his staff from giving their greatest towards Bangladesh. He did point out that Ben Stokes, who’s recovering from a hip harm, may not play within the upcoming match.
“Yeah, in all probability unlikely. It is good to see him again within the nets and constructing again in the direction of full health however in all probability unlikely for tomorrow,” Buttler stated.
Notably, Stokes had not performed the staff’s World Cup opener towards New Zealand on account of an harm concern.
In distinction, Bangladesh coach Rangana Herath acknowledged the necessity for his gamers to adapt to the outfield’s situations. He expressed no intention to impose restrictions on his staff. The ICC had rated the outfield as common after the Afghanistan-Bangladesh match.
Herath appreciated the ICC’s efforts to organize the venue and was content material with their resolution to permit One-Day Internationals to be performed there.
Regardless of issues in regards to the outfield’s high quality, each groups appeared decided to provide their greatest within the upcoming conflict.
(With Inputs From PTI)