Why has Lord's dug up its pitch and what comes next?
After years of comment, Lord's has dug up one of its pitches for the first time in more than 25 years. Why the drastic action and what next?
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After years of comment, Lord's has dug up one of its pitches for the first time in more than 25 years. Why the drastic action and what next?
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