The washed-out semi-final match between India and England at the Women's T20 World Cup got the International Cricket Council (ICC) under the spotlight.

As the rain did not allow a ball to be bowled, the question as to why no reserve days were kept during the knockout stages was asked. England women’s team was left aggrieved as India were sent into the summit clash due to their top finish in the group stage.

Australian quick Mitchell Starc said that it is a “no brainer” that ICC should introduce reserve days for all World Cup knockout matches, including the men’s T20 showpiece later this year.

“In my opinion, it’s a no-brainer,” Starc was quoted as saying by cricket.com.au. “I’m sure if both games were washed out, everyone would be barking mad at the ICC for no reserve days. Considering it’s a doubleheader, there’s obviously no downside for either team with turnaround for the time between finals.”

Starc, who was part of Australia’s tour of South Africa, left it midway to watch his wife Alyssa Healy play in the T20 World Cup final.

“I only heard the other day that it’s the same (rules) for ours,” he said.

“It’s not for me to change the rules. It’s up to the ICC. If that’s the way they go for our World Cup, I think it needs to be looked at for World Cups and all world events going forward.” 

The Men's T20 World Cup will begin from October 18 to November 15 in Australia.