IPL 2024 Venues : The 2024 IPL season concluded with a bang as Kolkata Knight Riders clinched their third IPL title. However, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) ensured that the contributions of the unsung heroes behind the scenes, the groundsmen, did not go unnoticed. In a heartwarming gesture, BCCI has announced a special reward for the grounds staff who played a crucial role in the success of the tournament.
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BCCI’s Gesture of Appreciation
In a statement released on Monday, BCCI Secretary Jay Shah lauded the tireless efforts of the groundsmen and curators who maintained top notch playing surfaces throughout the IPL season. Shah described them as the “unsung heroes” who worked diligently to provide brilliant pitches despite facing challenging weather conditions.
“The unsung heroes of our successful T20 season are the incredible ground staff who worked tirelessly to provide brilliant pitches, even in difficult weather conditions,” Shah stated.
Financial Rewards for Groundsmen
As a token of appreciation, the BCCI announced a generous financial reward for the groundsmen responsible for maintaining pitches at the 10 regular IPL venues. Each staff member at these venues will receive ₹25 lakhs. Additionally, grounds staff at the three additional venues used during the season will be awarded ₹10 lakhs each. This gesture underscores the BCCI’s commitment to recognizing the pivotal role that groundsmen play in the smooth running of the IPL.
Jay Shah’s Announcement
BCCI Secretary Jay Shah shared the announcement on social media platform X, expressing gratitude for the dedication and hard work of the grounds staff. “As a token of our appreciation, the groundsmen and curators at the 10 regular IPL venues will receive ₹25 lakhs each, and the same at the 3 additional venues will get ₹10 lakhs each. Thank you for your dedication and hard work!” Shah posted.
Ensuring Top Quality Playing Fields
Despite facing various challenges, including unpredictable weather conditions across the country, the grounds staff consistently delivered pitches that facilitated exciting and high quality cricket throughout the IPL season. Their relentless effort ensured that players could perform at their best, contributing to a record breaking and thrilling tournament.
Record Breaking IPL Season
The IPL 2024 season was marked by high scoring matches and numerous records. Sunrisers Hyderabad set a new record for the highest team score in IPL history with 287/3 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Punjab Kings also made headlines by chasing down 262 runs against Kolkata Knight Riders, the highest successful run chase in IPL history. A total of 1260 sixes were hit over the course of the tournament, the most in a single season.
The BCCI’s announcement of financial rewards for the groundsmen at IPL 2024 venues is a well deserved recognition of their hard work and dedication. By ensuring top quality playing surfaces, these unsung heroes played a crucial role in the success of the season. As cricket fans celebrate the triumphs and records of their favorite teams and players, it’s heartening to see the contributions of the groundsmen being acknowledged and appreciated.
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