England is currently playing a three-match test series against New Zealand. The first test is played at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch.
Ahead of play on Day 2, some of the English cricketers were seen going to the stadium using eclectic scooters. Generally, teams use team buses to travel to the venue.
Many fans and cricket lovers worldwide have appreciated this. Using eclectic scooters instead of the team bus is an environment-friendly move that also helps to reduce pollution.
Many cricketers have been quite vocal about the environment and expressed concerns about pollution and global warming. Australian skipper Pat Cummins started a movement back in 2022 in Australia. He gathered a core group of men and women’s cricketers and asked them to install ‘solar panels’ in local clubs in Australia.
This initiative got an excellent response from the people and about 4000 local cricket clubs in Australia got solar panels. It helps in saving energy and promotes green energy. The BCCI has also been involved in various environment-friendly initiatives.
The M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru has a 400KW grid interactive solar power plant. It was installed back in 2015. It helps to power the entire stadium except the floodlights.
The Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados has roof-top solar panels installed to cut carbon footprint.
England with the upper hand after Day 2 at Christchurch Test
New Zealand scored 348 runs in their first innings. England, in return, ended Day 2 at 319-5. Harry Brook led the charge for the visitors. He ended the day not out at 132* runs.
Ollie Pope regained his form as he scored crucial 77 runs. Opener Ben Duckett scored 46 runs. Joe Root got dismissed for a duck. Skipper Ben Stokes is also on the crease with 37* runs to his name.
The hosts dropped Harry Brook thrice and he made full use of the lifelines. Brook became the second-fastest English player to reach 2000 test runs. He looks set for a big knock and England will be eyeing a good first innings lead.
Meanwhile, New Zealand will be eager to come back strongly and quickly wrap up England’s first inning.
