On Friday, the Nagpur and New Delhi pitches had been rated ‘common’ by the ICC whereas the Indore Test pitch was rated ‘poor’ by match referee Chris Broad.
Former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar was not proud of the choice and known as it a ‘harsh’ determination. Foaming on the mouth, Gavaskar gave a poignant reminder to guests to the Gabba pitch, which in November hosted a Test match between Australia and South Africa.
Gavaskar stated in a dialog with India Today, ‘One factor I need to know is that it was a Test match in Brisbane Gabba in November, the place the match was over in 2 days. How many demerit factors did that pitch get and who was the match referee there?” he questioned. “I feel three demerit factors is a bit harsh as a result of on this pitch, sure the ball did flip, but it surely was not harmful. When Australia are 77 for one it actually tells you that The pitch has develop into significantly better.
Meanwhile, talking on the pitch that acquired three demerit factors, ICC match referee Chris Broad stated: “The pitch, which was very dry, didn’t present a steadiness between bat and ball, favoring the spinners from the outset. The fifth ball broke by means of the floor of the pitch and continued to interrupt the floor sometimes, inflicting little or no seam motion and extreme and uneven bounce all through the match.
Leading 2-0 within the third Test, the Indian batsmen had been undone by the Indore pitch as Australia registered a large nine-wicket win within the third match, solely their third defeat at residence for the Rohit Sharma-led facet . In 45 Tests within the final decade.
India are at the moment main 2-1 with one Test match left in Ahmedabad.
With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
