PCB Announces Special Pitch Curator For Champions Trophy 2025 And He's Not From IND or PAK

Australia's Tony Hemming (X.com)

The Pakistan Cricket Board has appointed Tony Hemming, an Australian, as its new chief curator on a two-year contract ahead of the much-awaited Champions Trophy 2025.

In the past, the PCB had hired the services of foreign curators like Andy Atkinson to help improve the quality of pitches in the country, but this is the first time it has offered a long-term contract to a foreign curator, Hemmings, who hails from Western Australia.

Tony Hemming appointed As Chief Curator

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Hemming, an Australian with a rich history of working with the ICC, brings four decades of experience in pitch and outfield management to his new role.

His impressive resume includes work on renowned grounds like Melbourne, Perth, and Hobart, as well as overseeing tracks in Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.

"Hemming will also oversee pitch preparations for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which Pakistan will host from 19 February to 9 March," added PCB in a statement.

The foreign curator has been tasked with improving the quality of pitches for this season's home series against Bangladesh, England, and West Indies and supervising the preparation of pitches for the domestic season along with Champions Trophy 2025.

With PTI Inputs

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