ICC makes U-turn on Gaddafi Stadium pitch demerit point
The ICC has rescinded a demerit point previously awarded to Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium pitch following an appeal by the Pakistan Cricket Board. The appeals panel concluded that the pitch did not demonstrate excessive unevenness or spin, meeting satisfactory standards.
Why it matters
This decision impacts the international regulation of cricket venues and the criteria used to judge pitch quality.
The ICC has removed the demerit point given to Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium pitch after the third ODI between Pakistan and Australia in June.The decision comes after the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and Cricket Canada appealed against demerit points awarded for matches played that month.ICC reviews pitch decisionThe ICC Appeals Panel reviewed video footage, match referee reports and comments from the captains before overturning the original decision."The demerit point imposed on Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium, following an 'Unsatisfactory' rating for the third Men’s ODI between Pakistan and Australia on 4 June, has been rescinded.
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