Fate of Greater Noida Sports Complex Hinges on Srinath's Report

Match referee Javagal Srinath's assessment of the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex in Greater Noida will determine the venue's future after the Afghanistan vs New Zealand Test match failed to commence. The Afghanistan Cricket Board selected the venue, which faces criticism for substandard facilities and inadequate preparedness.

Match referee Javagal Srinath's assessment will be crucial in deciding the fate of the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex in Greater Noida. The venue came under fire after the one-off Test match between Afghanistan and New Zealand could not proceed on successive days.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) isn't responsible for the substandard conditions; the Afghanistan Cricket Board chose the venue for its cost-effectiveness over more established grounds. The Greater Noida Authority was supposed to provide international-standard facilities.

If Srinath's report deems the pitch and outfield unsatisfactory, the venue could accumulate demerit points that risk its accreditation. With chronic issues like insufficient ground cover and inadequately trained staff, the local authorities might require BCCI's support for a significant overhaul.

(With inputs from agencies.)