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Lord's Pitch Re-laid After ICC Demerit
Lord's pitch re-laid after ICC deemed it 'unsatisfactory' in June Test.
In brief
Lord's pitch re-laid after ICC deemed it 'unsatisfactory' in June Test. Lord's pitch was re-laid by MCC following ICC's 'unsatisfactory' rating after England's June Test against New Zealand. Originally reported by Sky Sports.
Lord's Pitch Rating
Pitch 9 was rated 'unsatisfactory' by ICC after England's June Test against New Zealand.
“unsatisfactory”
Demerit Point
Pitch 9 received its first demerit point for excessive seam movement and inconsistent bounce.
Pitch Re-laid
MCC re-laid Lord's pitch following a review of the Lord's square after the June Test.
Hybrid Pitches
MCC plans to use hybrid pitches, which data shows are more durable than traditional pitches.
The short version
Lord's pitch was re-laid by MCC following ICC's 'unsatisfactory' rating after England's June Test against New Zealand.
