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Gavaskar criticises silence over Lord's pitch
NDTV Sports··10 Jun
Sunil Gavaskar criticised the lack of outrage after Lord's received an ICC demerit point for an unsatisfactory pitch during England's Test against New Zealand. He contrasted the silence with frequent criticism of Indian pitches when they assist spin from the first day.
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What It Means For You
- Fans often see pitch debates through national lenses, so consistent ICC standards are important for credibility.
- The IPL's financial model affects boards worldwide, not just Indian cricket, because overseas boards receive player-fee shares.
- Gavaskar's comments reflect a broader tension between cricket's old power centres and India's current commercial dominance.
What's Happening
- Lord's received an ICC demerit point for an unsatisfactory pitch after an England-New Zealand Test.
- Sunil Gavaskar criticised the muted reaction compared with criticism Indian pitches often receive.
- He also defended the BCCI and IPL against complaints from other boards and commentators.
Cricket's Power Debate
- Indian cricket generates a large share of global cricket revenue through fans, broadcast rights and the IPL.
- Pitch criticism has long been uneven, with seam-friendly or bouncy surfaces often judged differently from spin-friendly ones.
- Demerit points can lead to venue bans if enough accumulate over a five-year period.
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