FORMER England cricket captain Michael Vaughan has leapt to the defence of Trent Bridge after its pitch for last week's Test match was labelled "poor".
The International Cricket Council announced on Saturday that David Boon, match referee during the clash between England and India last week, had given the bad rating in his report.
The English Cricket Board now has time to respond to the criticism before the council makes a decision on whether any reprimands can be handed down to Trent Bridge, which could include a fine.
Speaking on radio, Vaughan said: "If you are going to fine for pitches being poor are you going to give money when they are good?
"It is unfair on a ground that had produced great cricket wickets. They had one bad week. It's over the top."
The news comes as Trent Bridge officials are preparing a bid to host international matches between 2017 and 2019.
Last week's Test match ended in a draw, with criticism being heaped on the pitch as it was viewed as too favourable for batsman. Only 29 wickets fell over the five days.
