In the Dhaka Test, a total of 1069 balls were bowled across four innings involving two teams, marking the shortest Test match in Bangladesh's cricket history. On average, a wicket fell every five overs, and the match could have concluded in just two and a half days if not for rain interruptions. Consequently, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has expressed dissatisfaction with Mirpur's pitch quality and has taken punitive measures.
Mirpur Pitch Deemed 'Unsatisfactory' by ICC in Recent Test
In the Dhaka Test, a total of 1069 balls were bowled across four innings involving two teams, marking the shortest Test match in Bangladesh's cricket history. On average, a wicket fell every five overs, and the match could have concluded in just two and a half days if not for rain interruptions. Consequently, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has expressed dissatisfaction with Mirpur's pitch quality and has taken punitive measures.
In an official press release issued this evening, the ICC conveyed its displeasure with the playing surface during the Bangladesh-New Zealand Mirpur Test, which was a part of the ICC World Test Championship. ICC match referee David Boon, after consultations with match officials and the team captains, decided to impose a 'demerit point' on Mirpur. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has a 14-day window to appeal this decision. These demerit points will remain valid for five years, and if Mirpur accumulates six demerit points, it could face a one-year ban from international cricket.
David Boon acknowledged the outfield's excellent condition, even after rain, but raised concerns about the pitch not being adequately prepared. Uneven bounce was evident from the first session, and dust particles were observed flying off the wicket. Batsmen faced challenges as the ball rose unexpectedly, at times going over the spinners' shoulders and occasionally staying low when they advanced forward.
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