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Drop-in pitches installed at Perth Stadium ahead of the upcoming NRMA Insurance West Test between Australia and Pakistan The World Cup and ICC World Test Champion Australians will take on Pakistan from December 14-18 at Perth Stadium, showcasing Western Australia to the world. The wicket square consists of five drop-in pitches, with each one weighing around 25 tonnes and the entire installation process taking more than two days. The drop-in wicket has been curated at the stadium since February, tended to daily by WA Cricket curators in the nursery located next to the outdoor practice wickets on the northern side of the stadium. The drop-in wicket contains the same local clay and grass species as the pitches at the WACA Ground and is closely monitored during its growth to replicate the Ground’s fast and bouncy nature. Last week, the drop-in wicket was moved by a 30-meter-long, 40-tonne cricket wicket transporter ...

Nov 29, 2023 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , , , , , , ,
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India has the wood on Australia but South Africa looms as the biggest threat. – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE.  (eLanka Sports editor) Photo Courtesy of ICC. © ICC 2023 (media contact; Trevine Rodrigo – ICC approved media partner India underlined their favourite tag with a clinical win over Australia proving that the recent series success has definitely given them the wood over another World Cup favourite.  The Aussies were all at sea against a varied and skilful Indian bowling attack that made heavy inroads after David Warner and Steven Smith earlier looked set to steer them to a winning total.  The exit of Warner and Smith signalled a steady stream of wickets as India’s pace spin combination disassembled the strong Australian batting to keep them down to less than 200 and apply enough pressure to ensure no fightback.  But the Aussies are known for their grit and determination when ...

Oct 9, 2023 Posted by In Articles, Trevine Rodrigo Tagged , , , , , , , , ,
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Sri Lanka beat Ireland, qualify for Super Six of ICC World Cup Qualifiers Source:Dailymirror Sri Lanka qualified for the Super Six stage of the ICC World Cup 2023, beating Ireland by 132 runs in Bulawayo today, on the back of Wanindu Hasaranga’s third successive five-wicket haul and a maiden century from Dimuth Karunaratne.  Scotland and Oman also progressed to the next round from Group B as a result of Sri Lanka’s win.  Chasing a 326-run target, Hasaranga took 5 for 79, to follow up figures of 6 for 24 against UAE and 5 for 13 versus Oman earlier this week.  Mahessh Theekshana taking 2 for 28.  ...

Jun 26, 2023 Posted by In Articles Tagged , ,
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