The size of the field on which the game is played varies from ground to ground but the pitch alway stays the same. It is a rectangular area of 22 yards (20.12m) in length and 10ft (3.05m) in width.

Since Pakistan neutered the pitches ... Cricket Stadium on Saturday - two days out of the first Test - the pitch remained under cover. The area that was uncovered - beyond the bowling crease ...

Curran started walking off but was eventually sent back to his crease, although it is not clear why. Debate about the symbolic spirit of cricket is ... wandering down the pitch before the over ...