Mirpur demerit point upheld
The International Cricket Council (ICC) upheld its decision to impose one demerit point on the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium wicket which was used during the second Test between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka between February 8-10.
Match referee David Boon had rated the Mirpur surface 'below average', citing uneven bounce throughout the match and inconsistent turn.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board's appeal against the sanction was considered by Geoff Allardice, general manager of cricket, and Anil Kumble, chair of the Cricket Committee, who concluded that the rating given by Boon was correct.
The demerit point will remain active for a rolling five-year period and the stadium will incur a one-year suspension if the Mirpur pitch accumulates five demerit points in that time.
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