Drop-in wicket risks boring cricket, says New South Wales
5 years, 6 months ago

Drop-in wicket risks boring cricket, says New South Wales

The Hindu  

Cricket New South Wales has expressed its disdain for a proposal to replace the Sydney Cricket Ground's natural pitch with a drop-in wicket, saying it would increase the risk of “boring” cricket at the venue. “The move to a drop-in wicket with lifeless uniformity will create the risk of boring cricket,” Cricket NSW's submission to the committee said. “Cricket NSW wants our best cricketers to still be able to experience a range of quality pitches at test venues which display their own characteristics.” Most of Australia's cricket venues have abandoned natural wickets for drop-in pitches, which are prepared away from the venue and “dropped” into place for matches, allowing multi-purpose venues to host other sports and events. Perth Stadium, which opened last year, uses drop-in wickets after replacing the WACA as Western Australia state's main venue for international cricket.

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Hindustan Times  

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