If someone spoils pitch in stadium, how much punishment?
It is very important for the pitch to be right for a cricket match. Many times this pitch decides the victory and defeat. For some, the pitch is favorable and for some it proves to be bad. In such a situation, do you know that spoiling this pitch is also considered illegal? Yes, there is a special rule for this too. In such a situation, let us know how much punishment is there regarding cricket.
What can happen due to the pitch being bad?
A pitch is considered bad when it is not suitable for the game. For example, if the pitch is too dry or too wet, or if it has uneven bounce, then it can be considered bad. Apart from this, if the cricket pitch is spoiled, then it is not considered right for the game. In such a situation, let us know what are the rules regarding this.
What is the punishment for spoiling the pitch?
If someone spoils the pitch, then there can be many types of punishments for it. For example, the international cricket Council (ICC) has created a system for rating pitches. If a pitch is found to be bad, then that stadium is given demerit points. If a stadium gets a lot of demerit points, then that stadium can be banned from international matches. Let us tell you that the stadium management can also be fined for spoiling the pitch. Apart from this, ICC can also impose other types of punishments for spoiling the pitch, such as suspending the stadium officials.
What are the rules of ICC?
ICC has some rules regarding the pitch. Actually, there is no equal competition between bat and ball on the pitch, either the batsmen get the most help on that pitch and the bowlers do not get any help from the pitch, whether it is a fast bowler or a spinner. On the same pitch, the bowlers are getting a lot of help and the batsmen are not getting a chance to score runs. It is also very important to have bounce on the pitch. However, sometimes the pitch also gets spoiled due to weather and rain.
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