Global cricketing body says Gaddafi Stadium pitch showed no excessive unevenness or spin
\n lahore
\nThe International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday ruled on three appeals lodged by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and Cricket Canada against pitch demerit points imposed following matches in June.
\nThe ICC Appeals Panel reached its decisions after reviewing match footage, Match Referees\u2019 reports and official comments from the respective team captains.
\nThe demerit point imposed on Lahore\u2019s Gaddafi Stadium following its \u201cUnsatisfactory\u201d rating for the third Men\u2019s ODI between Pakistan and Australia on 4 June has been rescinded.
\nThe panel noted that although the Match Referee had followed the guidelines of the ICC Pitch and Outfield Monitoring Process, the pitch \u201cdid not demonstrate excessive unevenness or spin\u201d.
\nMeanwhile, the Maple Leaf Cricket Ground in King City, Toronto, had received an \u201cUnsatisfactory\u201d rating for the ICC Men\u2019s Cricket World Cup League 2 match between the United States and the Netherlands on 8 June.
\nThe venue was subsequently given an \u201cUnfit\u201d rating for another match between Canada and the Netherlands on 16 June.
\nFor the 8 June fixture, the Appeals Panel concluded that although the Match Referee had followed the relevant guidelines, the condition of the surface \u201cwas consistent with that of a satisfactory pitch\u201d and \u201cdid not demonstrate excessive unevenness, seam movement or spin\u201d.
\nAs a result, the demerit point awarded for that match has also been withdrawn.
\nHowever, the three demerit points imposed on the Maple Leaf Cricket Ground following the \u201cUnfit\u201d rating for the 16 June fixture will remain on the venue\u2019s record.
\nThe panel determined that \u201cthe condition of the pitch was dangerous and thus consistent with that of an Unfit pitch\u201d.
\nFollowing the rulings, the Maple Leaf Cricket Ground has three demerit points on its record, while Gaddafi Stadium now has none.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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