[PICTURES] Indoor/dome/retractable roof stadiums for cricket, would it work?

[lakers81]

Hello everyone longtime lurker here.

After the ICC chose to make another disaster decision after 2017 CT, having WC again in merry old mother nation of cricket, our favorite sprinklers and drizzlers have ruined 3 of the games already and had affect on 2 other ones.

Should ICC and the respective cricket boards consider creating indoor/domes/retractable roof stadiums?

Obviously there are a few issues with this?

1. Cost, probably the biggest issue no taxpayers are going to go for this, so it would have to be private funding.

2. Dimensions, more of a issue of retractable roof then dome stadiums

3. Effect on the pitch and type of pitch, because it will be indoors and will have light the entire time the batting team will probably have a bigger advantage then they already have. Also do you go with grass or astro turf like the NFL and MLB in the USA does.

4. Player comfort-ability will they be okay playing indoors

5. Ticket prices? Will fans be able to afford it since the costs would skyrocket to build it thus the fans buying the tickets would bear the brunt of it

I think long term the boards and the ICC should consider creating a couple of indoor stadiums, it works for MLB (i.e. Rogers centre for the Toronto Blue Jays) so it's not like it's a revolutionary brand new idea. This is something cricket should consider long term if they continue having these events in places where there might be rainstorm (primarily UK and the Caribbean, and sometimes asia (we are getting close to monsoon season in Bangladesh).

But this is a idea that could work and save a lot of trouble for everyone from the players to the fans to the ICC themselves.

 

[TNAmarkFromIndia]

It's way too expensive. Only first-world countries can afford it. It's not even feasible in India.

 

[wrongun]

It's been played at Docklands/Etihad stadium with the retractable roof closed in Melbourne.

Aaron Finch hit the roof once!

But it's too expensive world-wide & you'd lose all the iconic venues which aren't built with roofs= no MCG? No Lords? No Eden Gardens? etc

 

[Robert]

Toronto Blue Jays have had a convertible stadium since the nineties.

With the hood on, I bet the cricket ball would start swinging all over.

 

[lakers81]

Toronto Blue Jays have had a convertible stadium since the nineties.

With the hood on, I bet the cricket ball would start swinging all over.

There are some other stadiums in MLB that have it, the new Marlins stadium that was built in 2012 (so that one is new), minute maid park in Houston, Miller park in Milwaukee, chase field in zona and safeco in Seattle all of them barring Toronto was created close the the late 90's early 2000's.

I would think it's the opposite, usually when there is more light and dew it's harder to grip the ball thus wouldn't it be less advantageous for the bowlers especially spinners in that case. I guess it would depend on the pitch type they put in indoors.

 

[Hasan123]

I think roofs are too expensive for cricket boards to invest in.

 

[Swing]

From an engineering perspective it is easily possible but it would be extremely expensive and therefore wouldn't be worth the money.

 

[DeadBall]

The retractable roofs on the small tennis grounds take around 40 mins to open, one can imagine how long it would take to open in a decent sized stadium, not to mention what effects it would have on the bowling conditions.

But nonetheless it would be better than an abandoned game.

 

[hitthestump]

Conditions play too big a role in cricket, surely it would be impossible to have half a game covered and call it fair.

 

[Chokli]

Countries should have thought of this in the 20th century.

It's far too late now.

Cricket always has and always will be a niche sport.

 

[hussain.r97]

The retractable roofs on the small tennis grounds take around 40 mins to open, one can imagine how long it would take to open in a decent sized stadium, not to mention what effects it would have on the bowling conditions.

But nonetheless it would be better than an abandoned game.

I guess they could just close it before the game if there is a forecast for rain throughout the day. If the forecast is for light showers, then having a few delays isn't that much of an issue.

It should either be opened or closed for the whole game, can't have half the game open, then half closed, it would alter the conditions too much and make things unfair.

 

[Giannis]

Is it time for retractable stadium roofs in cricket?

Almost every major sport in the world has adopted retractable roofs for inclement weather, whether it's baseball, soccer, america football or tennis. I see no reason why it isn't time to introduce these world cricket, it would save so much time and money in the long run. I am aware that rain does add to the drama of a cricket match, just like how the Nadal - Federer wimbledon final in 2008 was hella dramatic and one of the best finals in tennis history however the loss of play time and money isn't justified. One of the arguments is that cricket should stay true to tradition but tradition hasn't stopped wimbledon from adopting retractable roofs, if they can why not Lords?

Also the Docklands stadium in Australia has a retractable roof and cricket has been played under it for awhile now so it isn't anything new. I think it's time time for the ICC to catch up with the rest of world sport.

 

[Giannis]

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[sweep_shot]

Retractable roof seems like a great idea. I fully support it but it may become too costly for most countries.

 

[tyron_woodley]

no. Good idea but not feasible and shouldn't be allowed. It inhibits swing bowlers ability to take wickets. A good player should be able to handle any given situation. Swinging conditions matter. Moisture, dew, cloudy, rainy weather conditions makes it difficult for batsmen to adjust hence it's important to test their ability under these circumstances.

 

[Major]

Lol
If roofs are in place we would have light issue no?

Not possible in test.

 

[shamaan]

To costly dont see it happening

 

[FearlessRoar]

Jay Shah Lays Foundation Stone for Indoor Cricket Academies in Six North-Eastern States​

The Indian Cricket Board (BCCI) on Monday laid the foundation stone for indoor cricket training academies in six North-Eastern states, with the sole emphasis on helping budding cricketers from the region.

The indoor cricket academies will serve players from Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Sikkim and will be based in Shillong, Itanagar, Kohima, Aizawl, Imphal and Gangtok.

“Honoured to have laid the foundation stone for BCCI’s upcoming state-of-the-art indoor training facilities in the North-East,” Shah wrote on X.

Earlier, cricketers from these states were required to travel to centres in Kolkata, Bengaluru, Chennai, Mumbai or Ahmedabad for training during the monsoon season.

The BCCI had also created North-East Cricket Development Committee, which is being headed by Avishek Dalmiya, the president of the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB).

“Our cricketers from six states — Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, and Sikkim — will soon benefit from world-class indoor nets, indoor swimming pools and fitness centres for year-round training options,” Shah wrote.


“This, along with the launch of the new pavillion in Mizoram, are big steps towards our vision to enhance cricket infrastructure in the region, exciting times ahead,” he added.

Meanwhile, the BCCI is already in the process of developing a new National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru with expanded area and facilities.

Jay Shah Lays Foundation Stone for Indoor Cricket Academies in Six North-Eastern States - News18

The BCCI has also created North-East Cricket Development Committee, which is being headed by Avishek Dalmiya, the president of the Cricket Association of Bengal.

www.news18.com

 

[shaz619]

There was a better more cost effective idea a while back, it was deploying some sort of mesh which absorbs the rain but don’t know how far they got with that

 

[Cricket Warrior]

yeah could be effective if they introduce 12 runs rule if the ball hits a roof.

 

[cricketmania22]

Pakistan played a series under the roof in Australia. Also, in 2005 World XI vs Australia was held under indoor as well. It would be too expensive to build new retractable roof stadiums.

 

[BouncerGuy]

This could work. Why not. Cricket is evolving so the stadiums should bring some innovations as well. Rain cannot be spoiling a fun game, it could be the final of an ICC event as well so why not bring this technology?

 

[FearlessRoar]

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[Aang_The_last_airbender]

Toronto Blue Jays have had a convertible stadium since the nineties.

With the hood on, I bet the cricket ball would start swinging all over.

Cricket stadium is much bigger than a NFL stadium bhai and retractable design is easier in a rectangle compared to an oval

 

[Aang_The_last_airbender]

Lol
If roofs are in place we would have light issue no?

Not possible in test.

Pink ball forever .. anyways world is going pink in almost everything

 

[Minnowbasher]

Cricket is so behind other sports in this regard. A spec of rain and they delay inspection in which time more rain comes and more and more time is wasted. Match often ends up getting called off.

 

[FearlessRoar]

The proposed Hobart stadium at Macquarie Point will be the world’s first all-weather cricket ground with a roof high enough to ensure the ball won’t hit it even in the most extreme situations.

At a cost of $715 million, the stadium will boast the largest timber roof in the world and has been designed to accommodate the needs of cricket and the AFL.

 

[dravidthewall]

The proposed Hobart stadium at Macquarie Point will be the world’s first all-weather cricket ground with a roof high enough to ensure the ball won’t hit it even in the most extreme situations.

At a cost of $715 million, the stadium will boast the largest timber roof in the world and has been designed to accommodate the needs of cricket and the AFL.

Wow looks soo nice

 

[BouncerGuy]

Hobart's new all-weather cricket stadium proposed to host indoor Test matches

In a development for Australian cricket and sports infrastructure, Hobart is set to revolutionize the game with a proposed indoor stadium capable of hosting Test cricket. This ambitious project, tied to Tasmania's entry into the Australian Football League (AFL) in 2028, promises to put the island state at the forefront of sporting innovation.

The proposed 23,000-seat multipurpose venue at Macquarie Point is a key component of Tasmania's bid to join the AFL. What sets this stadium apart is its transparent roof, designed to accommodate both daytime cricket and floodlit T20 matches.

This unique feature positions Hobart to potentially become the first location in the world to host indoor Test cricket. Anne Beach, CEO of Macquarie Point Development Corporation, emphasized the focus on red-ball cricket.

“We want to get to red-ball [cricket], that's our focus. The tricky thing is…we can't be accredited until it's built so what we need to do is keep working through the detail and design process with Cricket [Tasmania] and Cricket Australia and work with them to brief ICC to make sure they have all the information available,” Beach told SEN Tassie.

“We are workshopping with them through detailed design so we are making sure we are factoring in everything they need, [so] they have a clear understanding of how it's coming together then hopefully that sign-off process is pretty smooth. But we do want to get that red-ball sign-off and that's critical I think to enable that full content to be in the stadium,” he added.

The stadium's design has been meticulously planned to address cricket-specific concerns. Alistair Richardson, CEO of Cox Architecture, explained their approach to roof height.

“Cricket's biggest concern was the height of the roof…they cited concerns with Marvel Stadium [in Melbourne] where the ball could potentially hit the roof. What we've done is we've worked through looking at Hawk-Eye and the ball-tracking technology, to assess the maximum height that anyone's hit a ball, which is quite interesting,” Richardson said.

Then, actually, [we've] pushed the roof to 50 meters, which cricket was happy with because there's no instance of anyone hitting a ball at 50 meters,” Richardson added.

This attention to detail extends to minimizing shadow impact on the playing surface, a crucial factor for cricket visibility. The proposed design aims to create an optimal environment for both players and spectators. David Boon, former Australian cricketer and Cricket Tasmania chairman, expressed his enthusiasm for this unique project.

“There is a wonderful opportunity for Tasmania to be a leader in innovation for the future of the game. We want to play cricket in this stadium and look forward to working collaboratively with all parties over the coming months as the design is finalized,” Boon told.

SOURCE: https://www.crictracker.com/cricket...stadium-proposed-to-host-indoor-test-matches/