The ICC rated the SCG pitch 'satisfactory' for the final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, where Australia beat India. Despite criticism from Vengsarkar and Gavaskar for favoring pacers, CA emphasized diverse pitch characteristics. The match saw 26 wickets fall in two days. Peter Roach commended the overall pitch quality and stressed non-bias in preparation.
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