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Lord's digs up its famous cricket pitch
Original: Lord's digs up cricket pitch - why the drastic action and what next?
Lord's, the London cricket ground known as the home of the sport, has dug up its pitch in a significant maintenance move. Marylebone Cricket Club says the drastic action is aimed at rebuilding and improving the playing surface, raising questions among fans about the reasons behind the decision and how long the ground will need before it can host matches again.
Why now: Fans and commentators are reacting to the unusual step of the iconic ground removing its entire outfield pitch surface.
Lord's Cricket GroundMarylebone Cricket ClubLondon
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- Lord's digs up cricket pitch - why the drastic action and what next? · BBC
- Lord's digs up cricket pitch - why the drastic action and what next? · BBC
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