Champions Trophy Final Pitch Report: Will a Used Surface Impact the Game?
Champions Trophy Final Pitch Report: Will a Used Surface Impact the Game? As the Champions Trophy 2025 Final approaches, a heated debate has sparked regarding the condition of the pitch. Many cricket enthusiasts are speculating whether a "used pitch" will be rolled out for the final showdown. However, the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) has consistently maintained a strict two-week rest policy for every pitch used during the multi-nation tournament. This means the pitch set to host the grand finale has undergone a minimum of 14 days of recovery before being reused, ensuring it is in the best possible condition. Dubai International Cricket Stadium Pic credit -: TimesofIndia.com / Sahil Malhotra The Challenge of a Tired Square One of the major challenges faced by the ground staff is managing the square—a block of pitches used during the tournament. The square has endured heavy cricketing action, especially due to the recently concluded ILT20 tournament, which put ...