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ICC charges Narendra Modi Stadium pitch for two-day Test match ‘average’

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The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad has prevented being hit with demerit factors after the pitch for the pink-ball Test between India and England was rated as “average” regardless of the match lasting solely two days.
Venues will be suspended for a yr in the event that they decide up 5 demerit factors and for 2 years in the event that they decide up 10.
A “below average” score by the International Cricket Council’s match referee brings one level, a “poor” score brings three whereas the bottom score of “unfit” comes with 5.
Demerit factors stay lively for a rolling 5 years.
India gained the third check inside two days after 30 wickets tumbled in 5 periods on a turning monitor on the new stadium, which is the world’s greatest cricket venue with a capability of seating 132,000 folks.Former India quick bowler Javagal Srinath was the match referee for the four-match collection, which the hosts gained 3-1.
England collapsed for 81 of their second innings, and neither facet reached 150 runs in what was the shortest accomplished check match since 1935.
Several former England gamers and pundits questioned the suitability of the pitch whereas their Indian counterparts mentioned the poor batting was because of the pink ball, which replaces the standard purple balls for day-night check matches.
The pitch for the second check at Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium, which assisted spinners from the primary session and ended on the fourth day when India sealed a 317-run win, additionally earned an “average” score.
Chennai’s pitch for the opening check, which noticed an England victory, was rated “very good” whereas the taking part in floor for the fourth and remaining match in Ahmedabad was marked “good”.