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BBL eye off consultants to improve standard of pitches

The Sydney Showground copped a lot of criticism during the BBL season, described as substandard. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

Cricket Australia will put an emphasis on improving pitches for the next evolution of the Big Bash, as they consider making a consultant readily available for all grounds.

The BBL bounced back to life this summer, with the shortened season prompting a 27 per cent increase in crowd averages compared with last year.

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