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Nasser Hussain Labels Lord’s Pitch ‘substandard’ After 33 Wickets Tumble In Two Days
Boxing Day Ashes Test: Former England captain Nasser Hussain has criticised the Lord’s pitch as “substandard” and “not good enough” for Test cricket after 33 wickets fell in the opening two days of England’s first Test against New Zealand, reigniting debate over the quality of surfaces at the iconic venue.
The contest at Lord’s has been mostly about the bowlers. England set New Zealand a target of 218 after being bowled out for a low score in their second innings. New Zealand bowler Nathan Smith took advantage of the uneven bounce and seam movement, claiming six wickets for 70 runs. England's batting fell apart at one point, losing four wickets in just 11 balls.
The pitch has faced criticism despite considerable work done in the off-season. The ground staff relaid the outfield and used steam at 200 degrees Celsius to kill pathogens and revitalize the soil under the pitch.
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