Experts criticize Lord's pitch during first Test between England and New Zealand
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 1:45 PM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
Former England players Phil Tufnell and Michael Vaughan have voiced concerns over the pitch at Lord's used for the first Test against New Zealand. Tufnell described the surface as "not a good look" for Test cricket in comments made to BBC Sport. The criticisms come as the match unfolds, raising questions about the suitability of the pitch for high-level cricket. There is mounting pressure on the venue to address these pitch issues to maintain the integrity of the sport.
- •Phil Tufnell and Michael Vaughan criticized the Lord's pitch during the first Test.
- •Tufnell called the surface "not a good look" for Test cricket.
- •Concerns about the pitch arise as the match continues.
- •Pressure builds on Lord's to resolve pitch quality issues.
- 1:45 PMBBC Sport — Pitch problems: Why Lord's must find a solution quickly - analysis
"Speaking to Alison Mitchell, former England player Phil Tufnell says the Lord's pitch was "not a good look'" for Test cricket as he, alongside former England captain Michael Vaughan, criticise the surface used for the first Test between England and New Zealand.
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