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Lord's Pitch Re-laid After ICC Demerit Point

  • The Lord's pitch used for the England vs. New Zealand Test in June has been re-laid by the MCC.
  • The pitch was deemed unsatisfactory, leading to the MCC receiving its first demerit point from the ICC.
  • The re-laid pitch will be out of action for two to three years.
  • During the Test, 40 wickets fell in 166 overs on the pitch.
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