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

First Published Mar 14, 2021, 7:12 PM IST

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.

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.

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.

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'.

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.

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.