ICC concerned over World Cup pitch 19/02/2010 |
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The International Cricket Council (ICC) has written to the Board of Cricket Control for India (BCCI) to express its concern over the facilities at Bangalore's Chinnaswamy Stadium, one of the eight venues for the 2011 World Cup.
A notice given to the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA), which hosts the venue, said: "The quality of the outfield was bumpy with small bare patches and divots all around and below the expected standard for international cricket.
"It is noticeable that the playing surface needs renovation and repair to bring it up to the required condition. Overall, the condition of playing surface is disappointing."
The World Cup begins in 11 months but Brijesh Patel, the KSCA secretary, said: "The ICC team came at the end of last season [December] and the pitch was totally worn out. We are aware of the kind of wickets that are required for ODIs, Tests and Twenty20s."
The BCCI’s chief administrative officer Ratnakar Shetty added: "What they [ICC] have expressed are just a few cautions. We're definitely following it up with all eight associations and I am sure after the IPL, Bangalore will be devoting time to develop the outfield and the pitch.”
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