Dhaka outfield rated as poor by ICC match referee

ICC match referee Jeff Crowe has said the Mirpur Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium was “poor” during the first of two Test matches between Bangladesh and Australia, held from August 27-30 this year. Crowe in accordance with Clause 3 of the ICC Pitch and Outfield Monitoring Process, submitted his report to the ICC. The ICC on Thursday announced that Crowe of the Emirates Elite Panel of ICC Match Referees, who officiated in the first Test between Bangladesh and Australia in Dhaka, has rated the Mirpur outfield as “poor.”

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Crowe, in accordance with Clause 3 of the ICC Pitch and Outfield Monitoring Process, submitted his report to the ICC in which he expressed concern over the quality of the outfield. The report has been forwarded to the BCB, which now has 14 days to provide its response. The BCB’s response will be reviewed by ICC’s general manager – cricket, Geoff Allardice, and Ranjan Madugalle from the Emirates Elite Panel of ICC Match Referees. The matter will be decided in accordance with Clause 4 of the process.