CASE STUDY: LORD’S CRICKET GROUND - PRACTICE AREA
We’re proud to have delivered a double lane CocoTurf Cricket practice facility at Lord’s Cricket Ground. The project involved a double lane practice net installation, providing a high-quality training surface now used by Middlesex County Cricket Club as a dedicated practice area for elite players and professional-level training.
This installation represents the world’s first CocoTurf Cricket practice facility, and the world’s first use of CocoTurf Cricket in a practice net environment, delivered at one of the most prestigious venues in world cricket. As a heavily utilised area within the Lord’s Cricket Ground, the Nursery Ground requires surfaces that deliver consistent playing performance while withstanding regular, intensive use. The new facility was designed specifically to meet these demands, creating a reliable and repeatable training environment that supports high-volume practice schedules across the season.
The installed system features CocoTurf Cricket, made entirely from coconut fibres, jute and certified natural latex. The system delivers elite-level pace, bounce and durability, while containing zero plastics, microplastics or PFAS, supporting both performance and sustainability objectives. This makes it a compelling alternative to conventional synthetic netting surfaces, helping to reduce environmental impact without compromising on the technical playing characteristics expected at professional level.
CocoTurf Cricket is installed over a designed engineered base, ensuring consistent pace, bounce and ball carry to support realistic training conditions for both batting and bowling. Its robust construction offers excellent abrasion resistance and long-term stability, making it well suited to elite training environments. The surface requires minimal ongoing maintenance, typically limited to routine brushing and general surface care. This combination of durability and low upkeep helps ensure the facility remains in peak condition, even under the demands of intensive daily use.
CocoTurf Cricket is currently undergoing ECB performance testing and assessment, in line with the relevant ECB requirements. This ongoing evaluation will further validate the surface’s performance credentials and suitability for wider adoption across cricket training environments.
The installation was completed by Slatter Cricket & Play, our Notts Sport Cricket South Licensee, to a consistently high standard. Their expertise and attention to detail helped ensure a seamless delivery that reflects the quality expectations associated with Lord’s Cricket Ground and the elite athletes who train there.
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