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Toronto lays out plans to support growth of cricket in city with new fields proposed

Toronto’s 27 cricket pitches can’t support the sport’s growth in the region, city staff claims.

In response, Toronto’s executive committee has laid out a plan to meet the growing sport’s needs. CBC News reports five new playing fields would be planned over the next five years, with a full-size pitch slated for McCleary Park and two practice pitches at Parma and Farquarson parks.

City Coun, Parthi Kandavel told CBC News that construction of a cricket pitch costs between $60,000 and $80,000 – an expense considered cheap.

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