2024-01-09 16:21:52
The second Test between India and South Africa in Cape Town made history as the youngest Test in history, as it was completed in just one and a half days. The match was characterized by competitive bowling from both teams’ pacers, with the Indian team ultimately clinching the victory and tying the series.
However, post-match, ICC match referee Chris Broad classified the pitch in Cape Town as ‘unsatisfactory’ due to its unusually high nature. As a result, demerit points will be imposed on Cape Town, although the ICC has not specified the exact number of points.
Broad explained that the high balls on the pitch were causing concern, as many wickets fell due to them. After the news of the ICC’s decision broke, Indian captain Rohit Sharma criticized the organization and match referees, emphasizing that the rating should be based on the nature of the pitch and not on the basis of the host country. Sharma stressed the importance of impartiality from match referees regardless of the country where the game is played.
In light of Sharma’s public outburst, the controversy surrounding the rating of the Cape Town pitch has gained attention, raising questions about the role of match referees and the standards for determining a pitch’s suitability for international competitions.
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