MCG Pitch Rated Poor By ICC🌐*

MCG Pitch Rated Poor By ICC🌐*

For the first time ever, an Australian international pitch has been rated poor by the International cricket council. The playing surface for the 4th Ashes Test which ended in a draw was criticised by many after only 24 wickets fell in 5 days.

Cricket Australia has 14 days to provide a response to the ICC.

Match referee, Ranjan Madugalle was critical of the pitch as well and stated, ""The bounce of the MCG pitch was medium, but slow in pace and got slower as the match progressed. The nature of the pitch did not change over the five days and there was no natural deterioration. As such, the pitch did not allow an even contest between the bat and the ball as it neither favoured the batsmen too much nor it gave the bowlers sufficient opportunity to take wickets."