South African cricketer David Miller has slammed the International Cricket Council (ICC) over what he called an “unfair” scheduling of matches following the Proteas’ disappointing exit from the Champions Trophy.
Miller expressed frustration over the tight turnaround between games, arguing that the lack of rest days put his team at a disadvantage. “It’s frustrating when you have to play crucial matches with minimal recovery time, especially in a high-intensity tournament like this,” Miller said in a post-match interview.
South Africa, who were among the favorites for the tournament, struggled in their final group-stage clash, failing to secure a spot in the semifinals. Miller hinted that the scheduling may have impacted the team’s performance, suggesting that other teams had more favorable breaks between matches.
Cricket fans and analysts have also weighed in on the debate, with some supporting Miller’s stance and others pointing out that fixture congestion is part of international tournaments.
The ICC has yet to respond to Miller’s comments, but this isn’t the first time scheduling has been a contentious issue in global cricket tournaments.
South Africa will now shift their focus to upcoming international fixtures as they look to bounce back from their Champions Trophy disappointment.
