Kevin Pietersen slams Multan pitch, calls It a ‘Graveyard’ amid PAK vs ENG 1st Test
Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen has joined the chorus of criticism aimed at the pitch in Multan during the ongoing PAK vs ENG 1st Test. With over 700 runs already scored and only 12 wickets taken in three days, Pietersen took to social media to express his frustration, calling the pitch a “bowler’s graveyard.” He lamented that the flat surface offered no assistance to bowlers, making it difficult to produce results in Test cricket.
That wicket in Multan – bowlers GRAVEYARD!
— Kevin Pietersen🦏 (@KP24) October 7, 2024
Pakistan posted a massive 556-run total in their first innings, thanks to the batting-friendly conditions. The surface has provided no support for either spinners or pacers, leaving bowlers from both teams struggling to make an impact. As a result, the match seems to be heading toward a draw with little chance of the pitch breaking down to favor a result.
Pietersen’s criticism echoes the sentiments of other former players like Michael Atherton, Michael Vaughan, and Nasser Hussain. Vaughan humorously compared the Multan pitch to a road, while Hussain stressed that Test cricket needs an even contest between bat and ball to remain competitive. All have expressed concerns about flat pitches that hinder the excitement of the game, arguing that such conditions make it difficult to maintain the integrity of Test cricket.