Australia made the biggest move, India was discriminated against in Melbourne!

IND vs AUS: Before the fourth Test match, Team India is practicing fiercely at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). But the allegations of discrimination against the Indian team during practice have once again made headlines. According to media reports, the practice pitches given to Team India were prepared for white ball cricket (Big Bash League). These pitches lack bounce and speed, which the players are unhappy with.

Indian team unhappy with the pitch

Indian players were given four pitches for practice, but they have neither fast speed nor bounce. This situation is completely different from the fast and bouncy pitches of Australia, for which Melbourne pitches are known. The players have clearly expressed dissatisfaction, as these pitches are not like the pitches used in the Boxing Day Test.

Australia got different facility

According to reports, fast and bouncy pitches were also present near Team India's practice area, but they were not used for the Indian team. These pitches have been prepared for the practice of the Australian team. It is being said that Australia will practice on these pitches, which match the conditions of the Melbourne Test.

Pitch curator's opinion

MCG pitch curator Matt Page shed light on the condition of the pitch for the upcoming Test. He said that grass will be left on the pitch so that the bowlers can get help. He said,

"We have made changes in the last few years to make the pitches more exciting. Seven years ago the pitches were quite flat, but now we leave 6 millimeters of grass, which helps the bowlers with the new ball. However, batting becomes easier after the new ball becomes soft. Spinners are not expected to get much help from the pitch."

Allegation of discrimination: A topic of new debate

This difference between the pitches given to the Indian team for practice and the pitches made available to the Australian team once again raises questions on Australia's attitude. This is not the first time that the issue of discrimination against the Indian team has been raised in Australia.

Will it affect the match?

This can be a challenging situation for Team India. The practice conditions not matching the actual conditions of the Melbourne Test can affect the preparation of the players. On the other hand, the Australian team's confidence can improve further if they get favorable practice pitches.

Conclusion

Team India will once again have a chance to prove itself for the Melbourne Test. However, the allegations of discrimination regarding practice pitches have sparked a new debate. In such a situation, it will be interesting to see whether the Indian team is able to overcome these challenges and perform brilliantly on the field.