Index
- Preparation Home
- 9.1 Rolling
- 9.2 Clearing debris from the pitch
- 9.3 Mowing
- 9.4 Watering the pitch
- 9.5 Re-marking creases
- 9.6 Maintenance of footholds
- 9.7 Securing of footholds and maintenance of the pitch
- 9.8 Non-turf pitches
9.2 CLEARING DEBRIS FROM THE PITCH
Removal of debris from the pitch is obligatory and should take place after mowing and before rolling. If the umpires think it necessary, debris can be removed by hand before mowing
Debris should be cleared
Types of debris to be removed are dust, mud, litter, boot studs which could damage the mower, etc
Sweeping is the normal method of removing debris but will not be allowed if the umpires think the surface of the pitch will be damaged
Debris can be cleared from the pitch at any time during the match if the umpires have no objection
Removal of debris from the pitch is obligatory and should take place after mowing and before rolling. If the umpires think it necessary, debris can be removed by hand before mowing
Debris should be cleared
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between innings
at intervals for meals such as lunch and tea
before the start of play each day
Types of debris to be removed are dust, mud, litter, boot studs which could damage the mower, etc
Sweeping is the normal method of removing debris but will not be allowed if the umpires think the surface of the pitch will be damaged
Debris can be cleared from the pitch at any time during the match if the umpires have no objection