A normal view of the bottom forward of the second ODI match between Pakistan and Australia at Gaddafi Stadium on June 02, 2026 in Lahore, Pakistan. — AFP
KARACHI: The Worldwide Cricket Council (ICC) has rated the pitches at each Lord’s Cricket Floor and Gaddafi Stadium as “unsatisfactory” following current worldwide matches, with every venue receiving one demerit level beneath the ICC Pitch and Outfield Monitoring Course of.
The choice pertains to the primary Check between England and New Zealand at Lord’s and the third one-day worldwide between Pakistan and Australia in Lahore. Match referees Andy Pycroft (Lord’s) and Graeme La Brooy (Lahore) submitted stories expressing considerations over taking part in circumstances.
At Lord’s, Pycroft stated the pitch produced “excessive seam movement” all through the Check, with the ball additionally holding extraordinarily low at instances and the bounce various considerably. He famous that 33 wickets fell throughout the primary two days, saying the floor closely favoured bowlers over batters.
In Lahore, La Brooy described the pitch as sluggish and low, making run-scoring tough and requiring batters to spend appreciable time adjusting.
He additionally stated the floor assisted spin early within the match and remained constant in these circumstances all through, making it unsuitable for one-day worldwide cricket requirements.
Each the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) have been knowledgeable of the findings and have 14 days to attraction the sanctions. Neither venue had any earlier demerit factors on report.
