The Pune pitch used for the first Test between India and Australia has been given a "poor" rating by the match referee, Chris Broad, in his report. The report has been submitted to the International Cricket Council, and the BCCI, which has been informed of the rating, will now have 14 days to respond.
PUNE PITCH 'POOR'
Pune pitch rated 'poor' by ICC match referee
India succumbed to a 333-run defeat inside three days. © Cricbuzz
The Test match finished inside three days with Australia claiming a 333-run victory. However, the pitch showed signs of deterioration and crumbling right from the outset with spinners getting prodigious turn from the first session of the game.
The penalty for a pitch that is called poor for the first time, as would be the case for Pune, can range from a warning and/or a fine of USD 15,000 with a directive to institute corrective measures. BCCI's response to the rating will be reviewed by ICC's General Manager Cricket, Geoff Allardice, and Ranjan Madugalle from the Emirates Elite Panel of ICC Match Referees.
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