Former Australian all-rounder Simon O’Donnell has urged the ICC to tamper with India’s pitch for the first Test. In the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2023 between India and Australia.

IND vs AUS: In the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2023 between India and Australia, there is a ruckus regarding the Nagpur pitch. The Nagpur pitch is being prepared for spin bowlers on the orders of coach Rahul Dravid. So that R Ashwin and other bowlers can get help.

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IND vs AUS: Demanded ICC take concrete steps against India – Simon O’Donnell

Meanwhile, former Australian all-rounder Simon O’Donnell has urged the ICC to tamper with India’s pitch for the first Test.

Former Australian all-rounder Simon O’Donnell has asked the ICC to take action against India regarding the change in the Nagpur pitch. O’Donnell told Sen Breakfast that “the ICC should step in and step in.” If they feel that it is not right or the pitch is not right, then in the first Test an ICC referee has to come and the ICC themselves look at the match. However, whenever it comes to India, there is a lot of talk about it”.

He further added that “We have all kinds of discussions and nothing seems to happen. If they think that there is a pitch here that is not according to the requirements of Test cricket, then the ICC should come forward and they also need to do something about it.

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Indian team needs a turning pitch

The pitch prepared by the VCA for the first Test match was not conducive to the spinners. At the same time, the Indian team needed a turning pitch. Which should be helpful for spin bowlers from day one. When head coach Rahul Dravid inspected the pitch after reaching Nagpur, he did not like the pitch. After which he had given instructions to change this pitch.