ICC clears Gaddafi Stadium pitch after overturning demerit point on appeal

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The International Cricket Council has reversed a demerit point previously issued to the Gaddafi Stadium pitch in Lahore. The point had been assigned following a Pakistan vs Australia ODI played at the venue. An appeals panel reviewed the match footage and concluded that the pitch did not show excessive unevenness or spin. The decision effectively clears the ground's record in relation to that particular match.

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