The Indian Premier League (IPL) has been criticised for wasting vast amounts of water keeping their pitches green and pristine despite the fact that the country is now facing its worst drought for years.
A non-government organisation has now taken legal action against the country’s cricket board, saying that the 60 million litres of water needed to maintain three IPL pitches in Maharashtra should be kept for local residents, the Daily Telegraph reports.
Speaking to the Bombay High Court last week, cricket officials said that water is required throughout the year in order to make sure the pitches meet international standards.
The judge, however, countered: “Are you going to maintain gardens and cricket pitches while people all over the state are dying? Are these IPL matches more important than the people?”
Now, officials have said they will begin using treated sewage water in order to maintain the pitches in Mumbai and Pune so as to make potable reserves available for the general public.
Countries facing droughts – or indeed, any others looking to save water as best they can for whatever reason – might be interested in investing in artificial carpets and matting, which won’t need watering at all.
The Radford Ezy Net system features astro turf, a synthetic surface that is safe, slip resistant and highly responsive – so perfect for cricket. It can be used all year round, with the materials used highly resistant to weathering and UV radiation.
While they may not be suitable for professional cricket matches, they can certainly be used in place of grass for practice games and training, which could help reduce water usage quite substantially.
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