'Newlands pitch for IND-SA 2nd Test was poor but...'

Mark Nicholas, a former England cricketer, praised the Newlands pitch for its unexpected and captivating aspect during India and South Africa's second Test. Despite the International Cricket Council (ICC) deeming the pitch "unsatisfactory," Nicholas acknowledged its poor quality but praised its one-day and 17 overs duration. He argued that while the pitch was poor, it was not a pitch he would condemn, but rather an interesting one.