Dave richardson

June 30 (CRICKETNMORE) The ongoing edition of the World Cup in England and Wales has seen keen competition between bat and ball with the bowlers giving the batsmen a run for their money and the International Cricket Council (ICC) CEO Dave Richardson says the idea has been to avoid preparing batting paradises.

Speaking to a select group of media on the sidelines of the India-England game, Richardson said that balance has been the key word when it comes to preparing wickets in this edition of the showpiece event.