The cricketing world was recently rocked by the news that the Indore pitch had been given three demerit points by the International Cricket Council (ICC). This was in response to the poor quality of the pitch, which was deemed to be too slow and low-scoring for a Test match.
The news was met with criticism from many quarters, including former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar. Gavaskar, who is a respected commentator and analyst, was particularly vocal in his criticism of the pitch, and even went so far as to compare it to the Brisbane pitch, which he described as “poor”.
Gavaskar’s comments have sparked a debate about the quality of pitches in India, and whether or not they are up to the standard required for Test cricket. The ICC’s decision to award three demerit points to the Indore pitch has only added fuel to the fire, with many questioning why the pitch was allowed to be used in the first place.
The debate has been further complicated by the fact that the Brisbane pitch, which Gavaskar referred to as “poor”, was actually rated as “very good” by the ICC. This has led to some confusion as to why Gavaskar would make such a comparison, and has raised questions about the standard of pitches in India.
The ICC’s decision to award three demerit points to the Indore pitch has been met with mixed reactions. While some have praised the ICC for taking action against a pitch that was clearly not up to the standard required for Test cricket, others have argued that the decision was too harsh.
The debate is likely to continue for some time, as the ICC’s decision has raised questions about the quality of pitches in India, and whether or not they are up to the standard required for Test cricket. Gavaskar’s comments have only added to the debate, and it remains to be seen how the ICC will respond to the criticism.
Regardless of the outcome, it is clear that the quality of pitches in India needs to be improved if the country is to continue to produce quality Test cricket. The ICC’s decision to award three demerit points to the Indore pitch is a step in the right direction, but it is only the first step. It is now up to the Indian cricket board to ensure that all pitches in the country are up to the standard required for Test cricket.
