Maintaining groundskeeping machinery, including mowers, rollers, fertilizer spreaders, and other equipment, is essential for ensuring their optimal performance, longevity, and, most importantly, the safety of both operators and the playing surface. Proper maintenance practices contribute to efficiency, reduce the risk of breakdowns, and enhance the overall quality of the playing field.

Preparing a cricket wicket for play involves a carefully planned series of procedures to ensure a consistent, firm, and fair playing surface. The following steps outline a general guideline for the preparation of a cricket wicket over a 10-14 day period.

As March begings to mark the approach of the cricket season, Cricket Groundsmen must intensify their efforts to prepare the cricket square and the entire ground for play.