Kanpur’s Green Park Stadium outfield was rated “unsatisfactory” by the ICC, earning a demerit point due to poor conditions, which affected play in the India-Bangladesh 2nd Test.
Kanpur Outfield Criticised and Rated ‘Unsatisfactory’ by ICC
The Green Park Stadium in Kanpur, which hosted the second Test between India and Bangladesh from September 27 to October 1, received an “unsatisfactory” rating from the ICC due to its problematic outfield.Â
Persistent issues with the ground condition led to a demerit point for the stadium, adding a significant mark against it.
This rating emerged after the venue was impacted by severe interruptions, allowing just 35 overs on the first day, with no play on the second and third days despite clear weather.
The situation drew criticism, especially given the longstanding history of Green Park, which has been hosting Test cricket since 1952.
The Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA) is responsible for the stadium’s maintenance per its agreement with the state government, though ownership remains with the state.
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Rajiv Shukla, BCCI vice-president and Kanpur native, defended the venue, acknowledging its aging infrastructure but also stressing the need for urgent upgrades to prevent future disruptions.
India’s Efforts to Salvage the Test
Despite the delays, India made a commendable effort to achieve victory in limited time.
The hosts managed to dismiss Bangladesh twice in just over 121 overs, accumulating 383 runs across two innings at an impressive rate of 7.36 per over.Â
However, the pitch itself was rated as “satisfactory,” sparing it from further penalties.
According to ICC’s venue assessment criteria, an “unsatisfactory” rating leads to one demerit point, whereas a rating of “unfit” incurs three.
A venue that accumulates five demerit points within a five-year rolling period is banned from hosting international matches for 12 months.
The remaining venues from India’s home season, such as those in Bengaluru, Pune, and Mumbai, received “satisfactory” ratings, while Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium was awarded a “very good” rating.
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