ICC Rescinds Demerit Point on Gaddafi Stadium Pitch
LAHORE, 20 August 2026 (Ghufran): The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday announced its decisions on three pitch ratings following appeals by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and Cricket Canada against demerit points imposed for matches held in June. The ICC Appeals Panel reached its decisions after reviewing match footage, Match Referees’ reports and comments from the respective captains. The demerit point imposed on Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium following an “Unsatisfactory” rating for the third Men’s ODI between Pakistan and Australia on June 4 has been rescinded. The panel concluded that although the Match Referee had followed the ICC Pitch and Outfield Monitoring Process guidelines, the pitch did not demonstrate excessive unevenness or spin.
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