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Rajasthan Cricket Association Takes Precautions After Ferozeshah Kotla Pitch Fiasco

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The Ferozeshah Kotla pitch fiasco that led to the abandonment of the fifth one-day international (ODI) between India and Sri Lanka has prompted the Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) to take extra precautions in preparing pitches for upcoming international matches in the state. RCA president CP Joshi announced that special attention will be given to pitch preparation for the ODI scheduled to take place in Jaipur in February next year. This development comes after a gap of about two years since Jaipur last hosted an international cricket match. The credit for bringing back cricket matches to Rajasthan goes to BCCI vice-president Lalit Modi and Joshi, who have been in regular communication regarding the development of cricket in the state.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) has decided to take extra precautions in preparing pitches for upcoming international matches in the state due to the Ferozeshah Kotla pitch fiasco.
  • RCA president CP Joshi has announced that special attention will be given to pitch preparation for the ODI scheduled to take place in Jaipur in February next year.
  • The pitch curators in RCA have an experience of organising over 10 international matches and 7 IPL matches during the past 10 years.
  • BCCI vice-president Lalit Modi and Joshi have been in regular communication regarding the development of cricket in the state, and Modi's suggestions will be welcome.
  • Joshi maintains that political affiliations and party politics should not be mixed up with cricket.

Statistics:

  • Jaipur will host an international cricket match after a gap of about two years.
  • RCA has a well-equipped and experienced ground staff, including curators.
  • Over 10 international matches and 7 IPL matches have been organized by the pitch curators in RCA during the past 10 years.

Sources:

  • "CP Joshi: Ferozeshah Kotla near-disaster won't affect India-Sri Lanka ODI in Jaipur - Rajasthan Cricket Association." [Copyright 2009 DNA Media, distributed by Contify.com]

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