Beekay,
Sizes of pitches have always been the same of 22 yards in each and every ground and not more than that or less than it.
The word wicket is often used to refer to the pitch. Although technically incorrect according the Laws of Cricket.
Pitches in different parts of the world have different characteristics. The nature of the pitch is usually very important aspect of the actual game. Team selection and other aspects are greatly influenced by the nature of the pitch. A spin bowler may be preferred in the Indian subcontinent where the dry pitches assist spinners especially towards the end of a five day test match. Whereas an all pace attack may be used in places like Australia where the pitches are bouncy.
Pitches in Australia - have traditionally been known to be assisting fast bowlers because of the amount of bounce that can be generated on these surfaces.
Pitches in England - No guesses here, as any avid cricket fan would know the pitches of England. Green, swing promoter and windy conditions sums up the construction of English pitches.
Pitches in West Indies - tends to produce pitches which are balanced in their nature. Neither is the bounce too disconcerting nor is the movement extravagant.
Pitches in Asians countries like India Pakistan and Sri Lanka generate more runs as the soil keeps the track flat and with no extra bounce for bowlers. Only spinners get more assistance in Asian tracks.
Answered by
Jateen Gutta
, an ibibo Master,
at
3:57 PM on October 21, 2008
