India vs England 2020-21: ICC rates Ahmedabad track for 3rd day-night Test as 'average'

India and England are coming off an interesting four-Test series, won by the former 3-1, as it retained the Anthony de Mello Trophy. Meanwhile, the Ahmedabad track for the third day-night Test, which India won within two days, has been rated as 'average' by the ICC.

<p>While India and England now fight it out in a five-match Twnety20 International series, they were involved in a four-Test series. India won the series 3-1 to retain the Anthony de Mello Trophy.</p>

While India and England now fight it out in a five-match Twnety20 International series, they were involved in a four-Test series. India won the series 3-1 to retain the Anthony de Mello Trophy.

<p>However, what was notable during the Tests was the third day-night Test at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, which was over within just a couple of days, with India walking away with an easy win. As a result, the pitch at the venue drew severe criticisms, especially from English critics.</p>

However, what was notable during the Tests was the third day-night Test at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, which was over within just a couple of days, with India walking away with an easy win. As a result, the pitch at the venue drew severe criticisms, especially from English critics.

<p>Also, many backed the track to be rated as 'poor' by the International Cricket Council. However, as per reports, the ICC has rated the track 'average'.</p>

Also, many backed the track to be rated as 'poor' by the International Cricket Council. However, as per reports, the ICC has rated the track 'average'.

<p>Interestingly, Indian skipper, Virat Kohli had rated the track as 'very good', following his side's win. "A very good pitch to bat on - especially in the first innings - and it felt like the ball was coming on nicely with the odd-ball turning. It was just, I would say, below-par batting from both teams. Our bowlers were much more effective and that's why we got the result," he had said after the game.</p>

Interestingly, Indian skipper, Virat Kohli had rated the track as 'very good', following his side's win. "A very good pitch to bat on - especially in the first innings - and it felt like the ball was coming on nicely with the odd-ball turning. It was just, I would say, below-par batting from both teams. Our bowlers were much more effective and that's why we got the result," he had said after the game.

<p>English legends like Alastair Cook and Andrew Strauss were not so happy with the track, among other critics. Also, former Indian legend Sunil Gavaskar termed the pitch as a 'challenging' one, especially for the batsmen.</p>

English legends like Alastair Cook and Andrew Strauss were not so happy with the track, among other critics. Also, former Indian legend Sunil Gavaskar termed the pitch as a 'challenging' one, especially for the batsmen.

<p>Considering the other matches' rating, the Chennai Tests were rated as 'average' and 'very good', while the final Test in Ahmedabad was rated 'good'.</p>

Considering the other matches' rating, the Chennai Tests were rated as 'average' and 'very good', while the final Test in Ahmedabad was rated 'good'.