BCB brings New Zealand’s expert to improve Bangladesh’s grounds-pitch
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Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has Invited New Zealand’s Head of Turf Management Ian Mckendry, who is in Dhaka. McKendry has been taking care of cricket grounds in New Zealand for 11 years and his reason to visit Bangladesh is inspect cricket grounds and also he will advise the curators and field workers of this country with a two-day workshop.
Mckendry came to Dhaka on the initiative of BCB to improve the wicket and outfield of the cricket field in Bangladesh. He will visit various venues in Chittagong, Cox's Bazar and Sylhet for three days from tomorrow [Tuesday].
BCB Grounds Department Manager Abdul Baten told the media on Monday that everyone related to the ground duty will attend the workshop.
“New Zealand's Head of Turf Management is a very experienced person. He looked after all the fields in New Zealand. He is also very good in both practical and theoretical aspects. After visiting the grounds, we will have workshops on 23rd and 24th.” Baten said.
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"We have curators, assistant curators and head groundsmen from all over Bangladesh, who are associated with the wickets, who build these wickets throughout the year, who will attend the workshop."
BCB grounds committee manager explained the reason for bringing the expert from New Zealand to improve the field.
“In Bogra, we are maintaining the wickets like New Zealand. In New Zealand, they even practice during the rainy season. We will also take similar measures at Mirpur Indoor academy ground. It is almost at the final stage,”
“You will see in New Zealand that they can practice even in the rainy season. The shade stays, if necessary it moves, and closes. If such a system takes place, the cricketers will be able to practice throughout the year. That method will soon be implemented in Bangladesh. It was originally a Canadian company, they set up the system in New Zealand. We are making arrangements to bring it to Bangladesh with the help of the New Zealand Cricket Board from the same company" he added.
