Timesofindia.com in Dubai: The final struggle of the Champions Trophy is just two sleep away, but on March 4, there were preparations on the class to play as a semi -finals between India and Australia. On March 4, the grassroots staff generously poured water to the entire class and put markers at both ends of the center wicket. The center wicket was used on 23 February for a group stage clash between India and Pakistan and the same strip is now to be used for the game of India and New Zealand on 9 March.
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Some people may argue that a “used” surface will be used for stability but Emirates Cricket Board It is believed that all four pitches rested for at least two weeks, before them were played on their fixtures. This square is tired due to the amount of cricket played before the tournament, but at the time when ECB got the Champions Trophy schedule, he also started planning the ongoing time of ILT20.
“If you look at the pitches used in the Champions Trophy, the curator and the ground staff ensured that they would get at least two weeks of comfort. Even when the LT20 was on, the pitch used for the game of India vs. Bangladesh was not used for two weeks before the match.
“ILT20 was running, but the ground staff had an eye on the Champions Trophy. Not only the square, outfield was given great importance and that is why you have such a succulent outfield even after so much cricket,” the official said.
Dubai International Cricket Stadium Pitch (PIC Credit: Sahil Malhotra/Timesofindia.com)
The temperature increases
The last few days have been very hot in Dubai and even nights were not as good as they were during the first two weeks of the tournament. In the season, one will definitely be said to be treated during the 22 yard title clash.
It can be well slowed how it behaves during India vs Pakistan and the ground staff did not allow it to bake it under the unforgivable sun on 7 March. It was under cover during noon and evening hours and is likely to be seen first when the cover is closed on the eve of the game.
