The ICC rated the SCG pitch 'satisfactory' for the final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, where Australia beat India. Despite criticism from Vengsarkar and Gavaskar for favoring pacers, CA emphasized diverse pitch characteristics.

BGT: Four out of five pitches in the recent IND vs AUS Test series received a 'very good' rating from the ICC, while the Sydney pitch was rated as 'satisfactory.'

Dilip Vengsarkar criticizes the pitch at the Sydney Cricket Ground for being excessively seamer-friendly during the final Test of the BGT. He urges the ICC to take control of Test match pitches to ensure good quality cricket for fans,