Pitch perfect for Hagley Oval turf management team

The Hagley Oval Turf Management team have carried off the major gong in New Zealand Cricket’s Pitch of the Year Awards.   The Christchurch-based team were judged responsible for preparing the International Pitch of the Year on the basis of players reports, match official reports and other feedback collated through the 2016-17 season.   NZC’s GM Grounds and Facilities, Ian McKendry said Hagley Oval consistently delivered high quality surfaces for tests against Pakistan and Bangladesh, and for the ODIs against Bangladesh and South Africa.   “It’s been a challenging year for cricket turf managers across New Zealand with significant rainfall…

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