Curators have often lamented how they are pushed to prepare flat pitches because it contributes to a financially healthier game. It’s also time for cricket fans to realise that a cricket match is not only about big hits, but subtleties and variations. The more they accept this junk food-like element in their sporting diet, the more the administrators will provide.

It was also heartening to see a good, pace-friendly pitch for the recent Mumbai vs Saurashtra Ranji Trophy final at Pune. Sure, the game was completed inside three days, but that was not because of Pandurang Salgaocar’s greenish pitch. It was because Mumbai exploited it well and Saurashtra just fell to pieces.

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Pune also laid out a seaming track for the India vs Sri Lanka T20 game that MS Dhoni found too English in nature. Even at the risk of becoming unpopular, curators should think of fast bowlers while going about their jobs. That’s easier said than done considering the amount of pressure involved, but there must be a way to infuse excitement in the game. Probably, more fast bowlers should become curators.