Cricket
A viral social media clip claimed that the former England legend, Nasser Hussain, accused the BCCI of pitch tampering for the grand finale between India and New Zealand
"I've got news that for the T20 World Cup final in Ahmedabad, they're trying to make the pitch Indian-friendly. People were even outside the stadium at 1 or 2 a.m., doing something to the pitch! They are literally tampering with the pitch."
A few fans shared screenshots and edited clips claiming Hussain had exposed manipulation. The controversy grew rapidly just hours before the big India vs New Zealand clash.
Fact checkers reviewed the podcast and original video. There is no evidence that Hussain made any pitch tampering accusation.
The discussion was about cricket politics and governance, not the World Cup pitch. The viral quote appears to be fabricated and falsely attributed to the former England captain.
The pitch tampering claim is misinformation spreading on social media. The Ahmedabad pitch for the final is prepared under ICC supervision, ensuring fair conditions.