"VAN" (Sports Desk - 13.06.2026) :: The pitch used for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 match between the United States of America and the Netherlands at the Maple Leaf Cricket Club in King City, Toronto, on Monday has been rated as “Unsatisfactory” and the venue has received one demerit point under the ICC Pitch and Outfield Monitoring Process. Match Referee Phil Thompson submitted his report expressing concerns of the match officials and both captains. Thompson said: “This was a pitch that fell below the standard expected for this level of cricket. Both captains expressed disappointment with how it turned out, and the match officials assessed it as ‘very poor’. The inconsistent bounce created challenging and potentially unsafe playing conditions. Taking all factors into consideration, I believe the pitch merits an ‘unsatisfactory’ rating.” The report has been forwarded to Cricket Canada, and they have 14 days to appeal against the sanction.
On Sat, Jun 13, 2026