Sports2 sources
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.