Don’t blame us for low-scoring World Cup pitches, says ICC

• ‘Guidance is to prepare pitches for typical English conditions’
• World Cup pitches markedly different from those of recent yearsThe ICC has denied responsibility for the low-scoring pitches at this World Cup after yet another turgid surface was produced for the first semi-final between India and New Zealand in Manchester. Related: India and New Zealand’s semi-final to resume on Wednesday after rain delayContinue reading...