The Purshottam Shield, one of Mumbai's important cricket tournaments, has been hit by a pitch-tampering controversy that occurred during the semi-final between New Hind Sporting Club and MIG Cricket Club, Bandra last weekend.

MIG have alleged that New Hind batsman Siddhant Adhatrao roughed up an area of the pitch with his spikes during the semi-final that was won by the Matunga club. MIG CC, who lodged a protest to the Mumbai Cricket Association, are stunned that Adhatrao has been allowed to play the ongoing final against Dr DY Patil Sports Academy at PJ Hindu Gymkhana.