Heatwaves leave groundstaff high and dry in search of playable wickets
Unprecedented summer heatwaves in England have left cricket groundstaff struggling to maintain playable pitches for the ongoing County Championship. The extreme weather has forced staff to work overtime to keep the heavy schedule of matches running.
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This illustrates the tangible impact of climate change on professional sports infrastructure and the sustainability of traditional outdoor events.
Cricket grounds across the country have been left parched by this summer’s unprecedented conditions. Cricket grounds across the country have been left parched by this summer’s unprecedented conditions. The Spin newsletter Cricket Heatwaves leave groundstaff high and dry in search of playable wickets A summer of five heatwaves and barely a drop of rain have left groundstaff wrung out as they work all hours to keep packed schedule going
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