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$2.5 million to light up Manuka Oval
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Seddon Park Among the World's Top-20 Test Venues
1 day ago -
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The Cricketer magazine has confirmed what Waikato residents already know – not many places in the world are better to watch a test match than from the grassy banks of Seddon Park.
Manawatu Pledge to Restore First-Class Pitches
2 weeks ago -
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Manawatu cricket is suffering due to the poor state of its first-class pitches, but with the help of Central Districts, things will hopefully look up.
Anger Over State of Palmerston Pitches
2 weeks ago -
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The Manawatu Cricket Association has hit out at the poor state of council-funded pitches, calling them an "utter embarrassment" that will make it difficult to lure back first class men's cricket to the region.
Les Burdett Leads Sandakan trek in Honour of Diggers
2 weeks ago -
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Renowned former Adelaide Oval curator Les Burdett will swap the manicured grass of a cricket pitch for the inhospitable jungle terrain of Borneo when he leads a group of South Australians along the infamous Sandakan Death March trail to commemorate ANZAC Day this week.
Suits Made from Sheeps Wool that Grazed on the SCG
3 weeks ago -
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The hallowed turf of the Sydney Cricket Ground has hosted many famous - and infamous - Tests. But its latest test is somewhat more challenging - feeding sheep that will produce wool to make the Australian cricket team's new uniforms
Test Pitches Not to be Doctored
16 Apr 2012 -
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The heavy rollers of the cricket turf management world have agreed not to "doctor" test pitches to suit home sides too much.
Hemming to Raise Standards in Bermuda
14 Apr 2012 -
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Top groundsman Tony Hemming will be in Bermuda to lend a helping hand in an effort to boost the country’s chances of hosting One Day Internationals (ODI).
Fewer Test Draws Down to Pitches
13 Apr 2012 -
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A recent reduction in test draws is due to wickets around the world offering a better balance between bat and ball, International Cricket Council (ICC) pitches consultant Andy Atkinson said on Tuesday.
ICC to Hold Pitch Curator Workshop
12 Apr 2012 -
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The International Cricket Council are to hold the first ever curator workshop, which will cover a wide range of issues involved in pitch preparation, in Dubai this month.
Southland asks Council to fix Queen's Park
5 Apr 2012 -
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The Southland Cricket Association is making a plea to Invercargill City Council to fix the Queens Park cricket ground's outfield problems.
Hagley Oval set for Major Makeover
27 Mar 2012 -
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Gerry Brownlee, the Earthquake Recovery Minister, has thrown his support behind Canterbury Cricket's proposal to turn Hagley Oval in Christchurch into a ground capable of staging international cricket matches.
Basin Reserve ground staff finally inspect pitch
23 Mar 2012 -
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Basin Reserve ground staff have finally had a chance to look at the pitch to be used in the third and final cricket test between the Black Caps and Proteas, starting tomorrow.
Arden Street Facelift Leaves Cricket Club out in Cold
22 Mar 2012 -
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North Melbourne Recreation Reserve looks likely to receive a $1.9 million facelift to meet AFL standards. However the redevelopments are likely to end North Melbourne Cricket Club's 145-year association with the Arden Street oval, and may push the club into the outer northern suburbs.
From Carpark to Cricket Pitch at Eden Park
20 Mar 2012 -
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Six months ago it was a large tent city, and before that a carpark, but in the last few months Eden Park number 2 has begun the transformation back to being a cricket field - admittedly a sandy one, but it's getting closer!
Pitches Need to Help the Bowlers
17 Mar 2012 -
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It's great in theory but recent experience tells me wickets around the world are almost as one. Gone are the raging turners of India, the bouncy Australian wickets and the green seamers of England.
Black Caps Coach Gives Groundsman Wishlist
16 Mar 2012 -
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Seddon Park curator Karl Johnson got the message loud and clear from New Zealand coach John Wright. Green, with not too much pace. Ask, and you shall receive. Johnson said Wright offered his thoughts on his ideal second test pitch at a match in Hamilton earlier in the season.
Helicopter Ensures Pitch is Right as Rain
15 Mar 2012 -
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Sydney Uni No 1 oval being used for a cricket match today after being underwater during the week and dried with the aid of a helicopter.
Hamilton test track should keep Wright happy
14 Mar 2012 -
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Black Caps coach John Wright should get what he wants from Hamilton's Seddon Park wicket for the second test. But head groundsman Karl Johnson hasn't had to make any special concessions to fit the bill.
Formidable Tom Tamati Reassuring Pitch Presence
7 Mar 2012 -
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Tom Tamati didn't want anyone on his outfield, and no one was arguing. Wearing steel-capped boots, Highlanders rugby shorts and with his beard bristling, this wasn't the curator to mess with.
A Wet Pitch puts WACA Back in Spotlight.
1 Mar 2012 -
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A wet pitch just 24 hours out from WA's crucial Sheffield Shield clash with Victoria has again put the WACA groundsmen in the spotlight.
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