Nasser Hussain criticizes Lord's pitch after 33 wickets fall in two days
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 10:45 AM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
Nasser Hussain has expressed concerns about the pitch at Lord's, calling it 'sub-standard' for Test cricket. This statement came after an unprecedented 33 wickets fell during the first Test of the summer between England and New Zealand, which took place over two days. Hussain's criticism highlights the need for improved playing surfaces at iconic venues. The match continues, with ongoing implications for both teams' strategies moving forward.
- •33 wickets fell at Lord's in just two days
- •Nasser Hussain criticizes the quality of the pitch
- •The match is part of England's first Test of the summer against New Zealand
- •Concerns over pitch standards may prompt reviews
- 10:45 AMYahoo Sports — ENG vs NZ: 'Not good enough' - Nasser Hussain blasts Lord's pitch after 33 wickets in two days
"A historic Lord's Test match sees a flurry of wickets. Former England captain Nasser Hussain has strongly criticized the pitch. He described it as substandard and not good enough for Test cricket. The surface has offered uneven bounce and excessive seam movement. This has made batting extremely difficult for both teams. The MCC is reportedly aware of the pitch's issues.
"Nasser Hussain believes the Lord's wicket is 'sub-standard' and is 'not good enough' for Test cricket, after 33 wickets fell inside two days during England's first Test of the Summer against New Zealand.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 6, 2026, 10:45 AMENG vs NZ: 'Not good enough' - Nasser Hussain blasts Lord's pitch after 33 wickets in two days
A historic Lord's Test match sees a flurry of wickets. Former England captain Nasser Hussain has strongly criticized the pitch. He described it as substandard and not good enough for Test cricket. The surface has offered uneven bounce and excessive seam movement. This has made batting extremely difficult for both teams. The MCC is reportedly aware of the pitch's issues.
- Sky Sports—Hussain: Sub-standard Lord's pitch is not good enough
Nasser Hussain believes the Lord's wicket is 'sub-standard' and is 'not good enough' for Test cricket, after 33 wickets fell inside two days during England's first Test of the Summer against New Zealand.
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