December 31, 2025 11:11 AM
Kolkata pitch for IND-SA Test receives “satisfactory” rating from ICC
The Eden Gardens pitch in Kolkata, used for the first India–South Africa Test in November that concluded inside three days, has received a “satisfactory” rating from International Cricket Council (ICC) match referee Richie Richardson. According to ESPNCricinfo, the rating means the iconic venue will avoid any sanctions from the ICC, despite widespread criticism from fans and experts who felt the pitch failed to produce engaging Test cricket. India’s defeat in the match was their first T...