Revolution on the square: Drop-in pitches reshape SA cricket venues ahead of 2027 World Cup

Cricket South Africa’s nationwide rollout of exchangeable drop-in pitches aims to restore decaying surfaces, but the structural shift has sparked a fierce debate over pitch quality and maintenance.

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