Key facts
- Michael Vaughan commented on the state of the Lord's pitch.
- 33 wickets fell in the first two days of the England vs. New Zealand Test match.
- Vaughan expressed sympathy for the batters.
Former England captain Michael Vaughan has voiced his opinion on the condition of the Lord's cricket pitch, stating that he 'feels sorry' for the batters. His comments come after a significant number of wickets fell during the opening two days of the first Test match between England and New Zealand. A total of 33 wickets were lost across the first two days, indicating a challenging surface for batsmen.