Cricket & Sustainability - Ageas Bowl, Hursley Park & Batting Lab

The Umpire Strikes Back

A focus on sustainability today as we look at how cricket will cope with environmental, social and financial changes.
Firstly, we speak to Ageas Bowl Head Groundsman Simon Lee about the challenges of preparing professional cricket wickets in the ever changing climate plus the move towards green technology. Definitely one for your grounds teams!
Then Abi Moore, Ageas Bowl Head of Operations talks about the move towards an Eco strategy to keep the stadium up to date and even more effective.
Next is Dave Worthy, Chair of Hursley Park CC who gives an update on recent changes within the club to improve finances and playing numbers but also introduces their Willow Tree project. This enables members of the club to sponsor a willow tree to be planted within the farm surrounding the ground. A fantastic initiative that will provide benefits all round!
And finally we visited the Batting Lab in Fareham. There we found a state of the art batting simulator that provides sustainable playing opportunities in a small indoor space. Owner Richard Rigby talks through plans for community engagement and enabling consistent and safe chances for children to play.
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