Legendary India cricketer Ravi Shastri blasted the scheduling of the India-South Africa Check sequence as he referred to as the two-match sequence a “waste of time”. South Africa outplayed India utterly within the first Check whereas the Rohit Sharma-led aspect claimed a historic win within the second Check match that lasted for simply 107 overs. Shastri mentioned on commentary that India ought to deal with taking part in both ‘T20Is and Check matches or ODIs and Check matches’ whereas touring and simply refuse to play any two-match Check sequence sooner or later.

“After watching this Check sequence, the Indian cricket institution ought to be certain that to by no means play simply two Assessments. If some nation invitations you for a two-Check sequence, say, ‘We cannot go’. Two-Check match sequence are a waste of time. It is neither right here nor there. Focus needs to be on both taking part in T20Is and Check matches or ODIs and Check matches. They might have simply performed three T20Is and three Assessments,” Shastri mentioned on Star Sports activities.

In the meantime, India skipper Rohit Sharma referred to as out the Worldwide Cricket Council (ICC) in addition to the match referees over the usual of score pitches after the second Check.

The second Check at Newlands, noticed India claiming a seven-wicket win with a complete of 642 deliveries bowled in each innings. The Check was the shortest within the historical past of red-ball cricket, eclipsing the earlier shortest involving Australia and South Africa in 1932 in Melbourne (656).

After successful the shortest Check in historical past, Rohit opened up on the criticism of some Indian pitches for being rank turners favouring the hosts.

“I imply, we noticed what occurred on this match, how the pitch performed and stuff like that. I actually do not thoughts taking part in on pitches like this. So long as everybody retains their mouth shut in India and do not discuss an excessive amount of about Indian pitches, actually,” Rohit mentioned as quoted from ESPNcricinfo.

“Since you come right here [in Test cricket] to problem your self. Sure, it’s harmful. It’s difficult. So, and when individuals come to India, it’s once more fairly difficult as properly. Look, if you end up right here to play Check cricket, we speak about Check cricket, the final word prize, Check cricket being the top and stuff like that. I believe it is vital that we additionally stand by it.”

If you find yourself put up towards, a problem like that, you come and face it. That is what occurs in India, however, in India on day one, if the pitch begins turning, individuals begin speaking about ‘Puff of mud! Puff of mud!’ There’s a lot crack right here on the pitch. Individuals are not taking a look at that,” Rohit added.

(With ANI inputs)