There needs to be a evaluate of how pitches are rated with India receiving undue criticism in line with check captain Rohit Sharma within the wake of his aspect’s seven-wicket win over hosts South Africa on a seaming floor with variable bounce at Newlands.

India accomplished the victory on Thursday within the shortest ever check the place there was a constructive outcome as they shared the collection 1-1 having set the tone once they bowled the house aspect out for 55 earlier than lunch on day one. With variable bounce and sideways motion by the 4-1/2 classes, Rohit described the circumstances as harmful, however added he had no downside enjoying on such surfaces so long as it was accepted that Indian pitches will flip from day one.

“I don’t mind being on pitches like this as long as everyone keeps their mouth shut in India and no-one is talking about the pitches there,” Rohit instructed reporters. “Yes it is dangerous, but you come here (South Africa) to challenge yourself and you must face up to it.”

Rohit believes there may be inconsistency in the way in which match referees charge pitches in several international locations. “In India, when it turns on day one, people say ‘Oh, there is a puff of dust’. We need to stay neutral, especially match referees. I would love to see how the pitches are rated.

“I nonetheless can’t imagine the (Cricket) World Cup closing pitch (in Ahmedabad) was rated under commonplace. A participant (Australia’s Travis Head) acquired 100 there. They should charge pitches primarily based on what they see, not primarily based on international locations.” Rohit added there should be no difference in the rating of a pitch based on spin or seam on day one.

“We know pitches in India will spin however individuals don’t prefer it as a result of it turns from ball one. But if it seams from ball one, that’s OK? That shouldn’t be truthful.” Rohit believes the nature of the wicket made their Cape Town win even more special.

“When we noticed how the pitch performed within the first session, we knew it could not be a excessive scoring recreation,” he said. “All we needed to do was keep disciplined in how we bowled and never get forward of ourselves. “We also spoke to the batters and said we needed small contributions in the game. Apply yourself, if you get hit on the body it’s fine.”

(This story has not been edited by Devdiscourse employees and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)