Brook criticises 'worst ever' pitch after ODI win

England captain Harry Brook says the pitch used for the second one-day international against Sri Lanka in Colombo was ...

Charith Asalanka hits back at Harry Brook over 'worst pitch' controversy in 2nd ODI

Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka defended the R Premadasa pitch after England labelled it the 'worst' for the second ODI, citing 440 runs scored. He acknowledged it fell short of expectations but ...

Asalanka questions Brook's 'worst pitch' assessment after second ODI

"That was his opinion - mine might be a bit different," says Sri Lanka captain of Khetarrama surface ...
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Melbourne Ashes pitch rated 'unsatisfactory' by ICC

The pitch from the two-day Ashes Test in Melbourne has been rated as "unsatisfactory" by the International Cricket Council (ICC). The decision means the Melbourne Cricket Ground receives one demerit ...

‘Worst pitch I’ve ever played on’: England unleash SIX spinners in ‘shocking’ 41-year first

Unfurling the sweep and reverse sweep, Root teased the spinners, milked the singles with soft hands and rotated strike ...

IND vs NZ 3rd T20I pitch report: How will surface at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati play?

With India all set to take on New Zealand in the third T20I of the ongoing series, let us have a look at the pitch report for ...
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The MCG pitch, a two-day Ashes Test, millions of dollars lost and a curator in a ‘state of shock’

Australia captain Steve Smith struggles to deal with the bounce at the MCG Gareth Copley/Getty Images The Athletic has launched a Cricket WhatsApp Channel. Click here to join. The guilty man ...
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How long is a cricket pitch?

How long is a cricket pitch exactly? The standard length of a cricket pitch is 22 yards or 20.12 meters. This length has been used for over 200 years and is considered the perfect length for a fair ...