Why Pakistan's iconic Gaddafi Stadium has been penalised by the ICC

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Pakistan’s Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore received a demerit point from the ICC for slow and spin-friendly pitch conditions during a recent ODI against Australia. The stadium now faces possible suspension if it accumulates further demerit points, similar to Lord’s cricket ground in London.

Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium has been handed one demerit point by the ICC for an "unsatisfactory" pitch during the Pakistan-Australia ODI, deemed too slow and spin-friendly. Similarly, Lord's in London received a demerit point for excessive seam movement and variable bounce in the England-New Zealand Test. Both venues now face potential suspensions if further demerit points are accumulated.