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royceferns2000 said:
I think yes 100%
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New Zealand-South Africa 4th ODI shifted to Hamilton - Cricbuzz
The fourth One-Day International (ODI) between New Zealand and South Africa has been shifted to Seddon Park in Hamilton, after an investigation launched into the circumstances surrounding the abandonment of the second ODI between Australia and New Zealand has highlighted a need for remedial work on the turf, drainage and irrigation system at McLean Park, an official press release stated.
"There have been shortcomings identified in McLean Park's drainage and irrigation system which need to be remedied before we can be confident of avoiding what happened in the Chappell-Hadlee fixture," Anthony Crummy, the chief operating officer of New Zealand Cricket, said. "The investigation concludes that drought conditions in the Hawke's Bay necessitated significant levels of watering in the days leading up to the match which, combined with a limited drainage infrastructure and rain on match-day, resulted in a worst-case scenario.
"It's true, several measures could be employed to help mitigate this risk ahead of the South Africa match but, even then, any period of significant or extended rain in the lead-up would likely result in the same outcome. NZC, the Central Districts Cricket Association and the NCC agree this risk is unacceptable."
The Napier City Council has committed to an massive upgrade of the venue - worth $900,000 - which includes an immediate and complete replacement of the playing surface, drainage and irrigation system. "By doing this, we can look forward with confidence to McLean Park hosting next summer's ODIs between the BLACKCAPS and England, and the BLACKCAPS and Pakistan," Crummy said.
The fourth One-Day International (ODI) between New Zealand and South Africa has been shifted to Seddon Park in Hamilton, after an investigation launched into the circumstances surrounding the abandonment of the second ODI between Australia and New Zealand has highlighted a need for remedial work on the turf, drainage and irrigation system at McLean Park, an official press release stated.
"There have been shortcomings identified in McLean Park's drainage and irrigation system which need to be remedied before we can be confident of avoiding what happened in the Chappell-Hadlee fixture," Anthony Crummy, the chief operating officer of New Zealand Cricket, said. "The investigation concludes that drought conditions in the Hawke's Bay necessitated significant levels of watering in the days leading up to the match which, combined with a limited drainage infrastructure and rain on match-day, resulted in a worst-case scenario.
"It's true, several measures could be employed to help mitigate this risk ahead of the South Africa match but, even then, any period of significant or extended rain in the lead-up would likely result in the same outcome. NZC, the Central Districts Cricket Association and the NCC agree this risk is unacceptable."
The Napier City Council has committed to an massive upgrade of the venue - worth $900,000 - which includes an immediate and complete replacement of the playing surface, drainage and irrigation system. "By doing this, we can look forward with confidence to McLean Park hosting next summer's ODIs between the BLACKCAPS and England, and the BLACKCAPS and Pakistan," Crummy said.
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Any updates on D Sports telecasting this series?
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Today's match is live on Sky sports 2 SD n HD at 11.30 am IST.
I think it's a rubbish excuse that match timings don't suit Indian broadcasters. The T20s are going to start at 11:30AM IST. Then why not it is broadcast by any channel? The answer is Indian broadcasters only care of money and not the sports lovers. They are money whores.
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praks001 said:
Agree with u T20s n ODIs have preferably timings suited for Indian viewers I.e T20s start at 11.30am n ODIs at 6.30am only Tests starts at 03.30am.
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Watching in sky sports 2
