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South Africa proposes exchangeable pitches for crowded cricket calendar
Original: South Africa's answer to heavier cricket calendar: the exchangeable pitch
South African cricket officials are putting forward the idea of an exchangeable pitch — removable, portable playing surfaces that could be swapped in to handle an increasingly packed international schedule. The concept, reported by ESPNcricinfo, is being discussed as a way to reduce wear on grounds and keep venues usable across back-to-back fixtures. Fans and commentators are debating whether swap-in surfaces could work at the highest level.
Why now: Cricket's expanding international calendar is forcing officials to look at novel ground-management solutions, and this unusual idea is drawing attention.
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