Kirsten defends the surface of New York
NEW YORK: Pakistan coach Gary Kirsten defended the playing surface at the New York T20 Cricket World Cup ground on Sunday after his team lost to India in a low-scoring match. India were bowled out for 119, their lowest ever score against Pakistan in a T20 match, but won by six wickets after their opponents fell just short. All five matches at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, which features a “drop in” block, given a month before the tournament, were low-scoring affairs. There was criticism of the surface after India’s win over Ireland last week, with former Zimbabwe international
