The blistering Australian summer sun is causing headaches for Cricket Australia with a new report stating the Boxing Day Test must be shifted.
Rising temperatures brought by climate change is risking players’ safety and could lead to major disruptions to summer playing schedules.
“Despite the extensive heat management resources available to professional teams, continuing to play the Boxing Day Test in its current format at the end of December will expose players and fans to unprecedented levels of extreme heat,’’ the report said. “Cricket depends on the weather like few other sports, with changes in rainfall and temperature affecting the movement of the ball and the condition of the pitch, often turning matches.
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