Pakistan, June 10 -- The International Cricket Council (ICC) has rated the pitches used for the third One-Day International between Pakistan and Australia at Gaddafi Stadium and the first Test between England and New Zealand at Lord's as "unsatisfactory", awarding one demerit point to each venue under its Pitch and Outfield Monitoring Process.

In a media release issued on Tuesday, the ICC said match referees Graeme La Brooy and Andy Pycroft submitted reports highlighting concerns raised by match officials and team captains regarding the playing surfaces. Commenting on the Gaddafi Stadium pitch in Lahore, La Brooy said the wicket was "slow and low" throughout the match, making run-scoring difficult and unsuitable for a One-Day Internation...