BCCI says ‘no’ to rank turners in ODI World Cup 2023: Reports. In addition, the BCCI has chosen to lower the dew effect in the present World Cup.
The BCCI has implied an entirely impartial stance for the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 despite the country having had a history of sluggish, low-turning pitches.
According to reports, the BCCI has instructed the curators to use the chemical named Apsa 80. Apsa 80 is a fertiliser that is apply to cricket fields as well as farmland. The usage of this chemical aids in penetration and permits improvement of the pitch when rainwater causes dew to accumulate on the ground.
According to a MyKhel article, the aforementioned chemical will provide equal opportunities for both sides, resulting in a great batting track. Because of rank turners, the side batting second usually has a rough time. But the BCCI will not adopt such technique in the ICC mega event. The BCCI has directed the Curators to produce pitches that will provide good-quality cricket throughout the 100-overs. As a result, there will be no slow or low-rank turners in the current tournament.
It should be note that Team India has a great spin department. The governing body, on the other hand, will not do anything that could be used to prove that they gave the team an unfair edge in the event.
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BCCI to reduce dew factor for World Cup 2023
In addition, the BCCI has chosen to lower the dew effect in the present World Cup. The curators have been ask by the board to stop watering the pitch. Because there will be less moisture on the deck, reducing water delivery to the pitch can assist prevent dew formation on the deck during the October-November period. The grass length is also set, and Indian pitch curators are advise to keep the grass as short as possible.
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