Flower warns T20 World Cup semifinal pitch between South Africa and Afghanistan was perilous.

Andy Flower, former captain of Zimbabwe, expressed concern over the pitch used in the T20 World Cup semifinal between Afghanistan and South Africa at Tarouba. He deemed it as "dangerous" after Afghanistan faced a crushing nine-wicket defeat due to the unpredictable bounce and excessive seam movement.

While Flower supported Afghanistan's decision to bat first after winning the toss, he acknowledged the difficulty for the batters to adjust to the pitch. He stated that it was impossible for them to gauge the bounce and as a result, they were "blown away" by South Africa's varied attack.

Flower also mentioned that there were a few instances where the ball flew off the surface at an alarming height, even going over the wicketkeeper's head for four byes. He expressed relief that no one got hurt and highlighted the cracks and blocks on the pitch which caused the "wild variance in bounce."

As a coach for the Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL, Flower observed the pitch's condition and believed that it was a "little bit dangerous." He suggested that a previously used pitch could have been a better option instead of a brand new one.

Tom Moody, former all-rounder for Australia, also shared his thoughts on the pitch at the Brian Lara Stadium, stating that it was a difficult challenge for the batters to combat. He emphasized the importance of consistent bounce and expressed his disapproval of a pitch that promotes such unpredictability.

Moody pointed out the presence of thick grass near the cracks on the pitch, which he believed contributed to the uneven bounce. He suggested that this was something that the authorities should reflect on and make necessary changes for future matches.

Overall, both Flower and Moody agreed that the pitch used for the T20 World Cup semifinal was not ideal and could have been better for a fair contest between bat and ball. They hoped that the organizers would take note of this and make improvements for future games.

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