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CSK Star says, If India Purposely Went For Slow Pitch In Cricket World Cup Final

Despite their dominance throughout the Cricket World Cup, India were defeated by Australia on a "slow track" in the final of the tournament. Australia shattered the hopes of the Indian cricket team for a third ODI World Cup victory last week at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. After being put into bat, India were bowled out for 240, before Australia chased down the total with ease, despite an early scare. Rayudu said the pitch was "slow and lethargic" for a final.

Rayudu said on a YouTube channel that "we should be proud of the team. The way they played was tremendous. Somehow, I feel the wicket was slow and lethargic for a final. We were way stronger than the Australians. Unfortunately, we got stuck on a wicket that was so slow. I don't think that should've happened. We have the strength and skill to beat any side. In a limited-overs game, the toss shouldn't matter. That is the ideal scenario."

On being asked if a slow pitch was prepared for the final, Rayudu replied, "I don't know if anyone has thought about it or done it on purpose. If they have done it on purpose, it's stupidity. But I don't think they did that on purpose."