Ever since the Indian team capitulated on a grassy pitch in overcast conditions in their first warm-up game against New Zealand at The Oval on Saturday, there is concern among the Indian supporters about the type of pitches the ICC will provide during the World Cup. With the weather being fickle, the fans are worried that the Indian batsmen may struggle during the tournament.

But ICC's Chief Executive Dave Richardson dispelled any move to have grassy pitches during the tournament. "We would be providing pitches which give both teams equal chance. The pitches will be such that they do not change much during the course of the match. No team will have an advantage by bowling first. We believe that such wickets will provide for keen competition, without giving a particular team additional advantage," Richardson said.