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1 min read2 sourcesUpdated Jun 16, 2026
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Is the Lord's pitch too dangerous? Michael Vaughan speaks out as 33 wickets tumble in just 48 hours of play. Discover why experts are questioning the preparation of the historic home of cricket.
- •A total of 33 wickets fell within the first two days of play at Lord’s.
- •Former England captain Michael Vaughan publicly expressed sympathy for struggling batters due to the surface.
- •The pitch conditions have drawn criticism from analysts for favoring bowlers excessively early in the Test series.
Michael Vaughan has raised concerns over the playing surface at Lord’s after 33 wickets fell in just two days of the first England vs. New Zealand Test. The high volume of dismissals has sparked a major debate about whether the pitch is currently balanced enough for international competition.
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