The loud whirrs of JCBs, lifters, and loaders reverberated inside the fabled MA Chidambaram Stadium for eight months instead of the sweet sound of a ball meeting the meat of a cricket bat.
But the whole exercise resulted in a wonderful outfield and drainage system just in time for the ICC T20 World Cup.
So, why did the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) decide to undertake such a time-consuming venture with the World Cup approaching?
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"See, the last time we did this outfield was I think in 2011, so it has been quite some time.
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