Why Dont Cricket Stadiums Have Roofs

Of 31 full time stadiums.

Why dont cricket stadiums have roofs.

Best cricket stadiums in the world 10. Headingley to become first cricket stadium with retractable roof although the cost of construction has not yet been revealed the work is expected to be completed in time for the icc cricket world. Not to be confused with the iconic home ground of manchester united old trafford cricket stadium is just five minutes away from the famous football stadium. But there were some proble.

Indoor cricket stadium fail. 2005 1st time ever. Even a couple of odis were played in such a stadium namely the telstra dome also known as docklands stadium in melbourne between australia and the world xi in 2005. David ryder yorkshire s operations director believes the all sip roof will see headingley lead the way in stadium development.

Apart from reasons mentioned by mudit cost is also a very important factor. In theory a retractable roof is the best option as you can host indoor events nurture your hallowed turf for rugby and football and close it to prevent fixtures being cancelled. 12 runs in 1 ball in cricket history ball hits roof top docklands stadium melbourne. And looking at pics the vast majority of these open stadia have little to no roofing whatsoever.

At number 10 in our list of cricket stadiums we have old trafford in manchester england. Old trafford england. Cricket ball hits roof of stadium. Michael hussey smacks a big hit into the roof dead ball.

Of those only three are in northern states. In recent years we have lost too many days of cricket to rain and the all sip roof will give us a solution to overcome these challenges we face during the cricket season he added. Well this concept was considered a few years back. In that case why don t more stadiums have retractable roofs then.

Roofs even on the seating area are very costly and most boards can t afford them. Ok so eight current full time nfl stadiums have fixed or retractable roofs.