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Lord’s Pitch Unplayable After Heat, Rain; Refunds Issued

7/11/2026

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The Marylebone Cricket Club apologized after Lord’s pitch became unplayable from extreme dryness then heavy rain, issuing refunds.
Neil Stubley said Wimbledon keeps court speed with intensive watering, yet ryegrass fails near 40 °C.
Vic Demain sows seed in August, uses sheet covers and wetting agents, and works 90-hour weeks on the clay.
Mark Hunt warned rising humidity spreads Dollar Spot disease on English golf courses, boosting demand for weather monitors.

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The Marylebone Cricket Club apologized after Lord’s pitch became unplayable from extreme dryness then heavy rain, issuing refunds.
Neil Stubley said Wimbledon keeps court speed with intensive watering, yet ryegrass fails near 40 °C.
Vic Demain sows seed in August, uses sheet covers and wetting agents, and works 90-hour weeks on the clay.
Mark Hunt warned rising humidity spreads Dollar Spot disease on English golf courses, boosting demand for weather monitors.