The pitch rating for the India-Australia encounter in Indore has been changed after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) appealed to the International Cricket Council (ICC).
The pitch at the Holkar Stadium in Indore was rated ‘poor’ by the ICC match referee Andy Pycroft after the first Test between India and Australia. The rating was based on the fact that the pitch was too slow and offered little assistance to the bowlers.
However, the BCCI appealed the rating and the ICC has now changed the rating to ‘below average’. The BCCI argued that the pitch was not as bad as the rating suggested and that the rating was too harsh.
The BCCI also argued that the pitch was not as bad as the rating suggested and that the rating was too harsh. The BCCI also pointed out that the pitch had been used for a number of international matches in the past and had not been rated ‘poor’ before.
The ICC has now accepted the BCCI’s appeal and changed the rating to ‘below average’. This means that the pitch will not be subject to any sanctions or penalties.
The change in rating is a welcome relief for the BCCI and the Indian cricket team. The team had been under pressure after the ‘poor’ rating and the change in rating will help them focus on the upcoming matches.
The change in rating also shows that the ICC is willing to listen to the appeals of the member boards and take into account their views before making a decision. This is a positive step and will help ensure that the game is played in the right spirit.