CRICKET
I’ve always been part of a
knowledgeable grounds team and, although I’ve learnt a lot from them, it’s now my turn to try things out for myself and see what I can do
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off the outfield and cut it in one direction, then complete the double-cut the following morning, each from about 6:30am. He also cuts the square daily: “I try to leave the grass in a state nearly at match standard, regardless of whether it’s being used, so I can reliably tweak it before the games.”
“I usually get a bit of rolling done daily. Pitch preparation starts fourteen days out with a very heavy water to really force that moisture in, because the small square means the pitches need to last.” “I’ll use the First XI game for the first time,
then reuse it for a Seconds game and perhaps a junior game after that. Luckily, we have a germination sheet, and everyone has so far been fine with it being left on during their game, which is a real help.” Brad delved into why he chose to take up this lone post at such a young age: “It wasn’t really about money. When I was at Edgbaston, I didn’t get to play much, due to the demands of the job.”
“I wanted at least one more season, if I do end up in this industry, where I can play every Saturday, before I have to give it up to focus on the work.”
“I’d like to say I’m an all-rounder. I put on 90 runs last week. We play 45-over, Saturday league cricket. I’m also a medium- pace seam bowler. Got a few wickets this year, too.”
“But, above all, I also wanted to test myself here. I wanted to see what I could do on my own, without the helping hand of an expert making sure I couldn’t slip up.” “I’ve always been part of a knowledgeable grounds team and, although I’ve learnt a lot from them, it’s now my turn to try things out for myself and see what I can do.”
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