T20 World Cup 2022: Former England captain criticises ICC for poor arrangements

With rain playing spoilsport at this year's ICC T20 World Cup 2022, with four matches abandoned due to inclement weather already, former England captain Michael Vaughan has criticised ICC for not having enough countermeasures in place.

England's washout against hosts Australia at the MCG on Friday was the second game for the Three Lions which was affected by rain. They lost to Ireland by 5 runs on DLS when the rain didn't allow a full 20-overs-per-side contest.

Vaughan in a series of tweets blasted the ICC for their lack of adequate arrangements. The 48-year-old asked why the ICC couldn't have utilised the Docklands stadium for such a scenario, where there's a roof that can be closed when it rains.

Vaughan also compared similar situations in Sri Lanka where the ground was fully covered during rains and games resumed quickly when it’d stop raining.

England captain Jos Buttler though was a lot more subdued with his take on the whole issue. Buttler said that since the playing conditions weren't safe, it was the right decision to call the game off as players' safety was more important.

Buttler said since cricket is played under the influence of natural elements, they can't really complain about the weather as it influences how the game conditions are and that's what makes the sport unique.

England will next face New Zealand on November 1 at the Gabba.

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