ICC Rates Ahmedabad, Chennai World Cup Pitches 'Average'. Rahul Dravid Responds

The ODI Cricket World Cup 2023 is in full swing. All the teams have played at least four matches each and their is a clear demarcation between the teams that have done well and others. The Rohit Sharma-led Indian cricket team and the 2019 runners-up New Zealand have looked the best side so far with no losses yet at the Cricket World Cup 2023. The Indian cricket team started its campaign with a win against Australia in Chennai on October 8 and then it went on to beat Pakistan in Ahmedabad on October 14. It also defeated Bangladesh and Afghanistan.

Among the four venues where the Indian cricket team has played, two - Chennai and Ahmedabad - have received 'average' rating for pitch by the International Cricket Council (ICC).

Till October 15, these were the only two pitches in the Cricket World Cup that were rated 'average'. The others were rated 'good' or 'very good'.

The ICC's average rating given to two pitches involving India matches hasn't gone down well with head coach Rahul Dravid, who "respectfully disagreed" with the world body on Saturday, saying an ODI match is not just about batters and their pyrotechnics.

India skittled out Pakistan for 191 in 42.5 overs in Ahmedabad, while in Chennai, the hosts bowled out Australia for 199 in 49.3 overs.

“Main definitely, respectfully disagree karunga. Vo good wickets they.(I will definitely, respectfully, disagree with the average rating given for those two wickets.) I'll answer this in English because I might get myself into trouble!" Dravid said as the press room broke into laughter.

"I will definitely respectfully disagree with the average rating given for those two wickets. I think they were good wickets. If you only want to see 350 (run) games and rate only those wickets