Cricket Pitch |
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| CricClubs Media (upendraravipati) | |
| 09/19/2022 | |
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 The cricket pitch is the centre strip of the cricket field between the wickets in the game of cricket. It measures 22 yards (20.12 metres) long and 10 feet (3.05 metres) wide. The surface is level and generally covered with extremely short grass. Still, it can also be completely dry or dusty soil with no grass or, in some instances, formed of artificial material.  A cricket pitch is a prepared strip of compacted soil and closely mown turf onto which the bowler projects the ball. The surface is of fundamental importance to the game and groundstaff seek to ensure that the ball rebound is of sufficient pace, bounce and consistency to promote skill in both the batsman and bowler. The scientific understanding of the factors that influence the playing quality of a pitch is incomplete and groundstaff often rely on experience and ‘rules of thumb’. A significant programme of research was undertaken to determine the effectiveness of a range of pitch measurement apparatus that are perceived to provide indications of playing the character. Over three seasons, 18 fieldwork visits were completed at 11 different first-class county grounds. Pitches were tested at the end of each match, and direct assessments of pace, bounce and consistency were achieved by employing an artificial bowler and a high-speed video arrangement. Measurements of surface friction, hardness and restitution were also recorded. It was found that no single pitch measurement could provide a reliable indication of pace or bounce. Still, good pace predictions were achieved when the measurements were combined in a simple Newtonian model. The study revealed a simple method by which ground staff can predict pace during crucial stages in pitch preparation. However, the study also showed that bounce is affected by levels of pitch deformation and that the development of impact models and bespoke measurement tools is needed to predict variation in bounce reliably. Pitch conditionPitches in various places of the world have distinct properties. The pitch's characteristics are crucial in the game since they might influence team selection and other issues. As the pitch deteriorates during a match, it can significantly impact the success or failure of a team's bowling or batting efforts.Preparation and maintenance of the playing area A few stages are involved in maintaining a cricket pitch. 1. Rolling the pitch  During the match, the captain of the batting side may request the pitch rolling for not more than 7 minutes before the start of (other than the first innings) and before each subsequent day's play. In addition, if, after the toss and before the first innings of the match, the game is delayed, the captain of the batting side may request to have the pitch rolled for not more than 7 minutes unless the umpires together agree that the delay has had no significant effect on the state of the pitch. Once the game has begun, rolling may not take place other than in these circumstances. 2. Sweeping Before rolling a pitch, it is swept to avoid any damage caused by moving in debris. The rise is also cleared of debris at all meal times, between innings, and at the start of each day. The one exception is that the umpires do not allow sweeping where they believe it will damage the pitch's surface. 3. Mowing Grounds mow the pitch each day of a match in which play is scheduled. Mowings take occur under the umpires' supervision has started. 4. Footholes and footholds Umpires are responsible for cleaning and drying bowlers' and batters' footholes as necessary to allow play. If necessary, the footholes formed by the bowler in his delivery stride may be returned or covered with quick-setting fillings in matches lasting more than one day. Players may also use sawdust to secure their footholes as long as the surface is not destroyed and they do not do so unfairly to the opposing team. |
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