The ACC stated that if rain interferes, the match will continue from where it left off on the reserve day. However, the decision to allocate a reserve day only for this particular match has raised eyebrows.

Statements from Sri Lanka and Bangladesh

Both Sri Lanka and Bangladesh cricket boards took to social media to issue statements that only added to the confusion. According to their posts, the decision for a reserve day was made with the consent of all four teams participating in the Super 4 stage. Bangladesh Cricket Board tweeted about it while Sri Lanka Cricket echoed this sentiment in a similar post.

Coaches express surprise

Despite the boards’ statements, the head coaches of Sri Lanka and Bangladesh expressed their discontent. Chris Silverwood, Sri Lanka’s coach, mentioned that while they have no control over the tournament’s organisation, the decision could be problematic if the reserve day affects the points table. 

Bangladesh’s head coach, Chandika Hathurusingha, also expressed his surprise, stating that changing rules mid-tournament is not ideal.

Fans left puzzled

The decision to provide a reserve day only for the India-Pakistan match has left fans and experts questioning the ACC’s decision-making process. The controversy has added another layer of intrigue to an already highly-anticipated tournament.