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| Western Australian Cricket Association Ground (The WACA) |
| Western Australian Cricket Association Ground or WACA as it is commonly known, is ascribed to the place where cricket first started in Western Australia. Cricket matches have been played in WACA since the 1890s. In spite of its history going such a long way, the first test in WACA was played in 1970. The WACA pitch is infamous for being unabashedly partial to the seam bowlers. The pitch is considered the quickest and bounciest in the world and a light breeze blows perennially though the ground providing valuable assistance the quicker bowlers. The WACA was used to host other sports like Australian Football, Soccer, Rugby, besides throwing itself open to various musical concerts in the past. Such engagements have been put on hold lately and cricket remains WACCA's chief priority. Western Australian Cricket Association Ground is the home ground of the Western Warriors, the name by which the state team of Western Australia call themselves. Tony Dodemaide, a former test cricketer, is the current Chief Executive Officer of the Western Australian Cricket Association Ground. livescore.warofcricket.com provides information on Western Australian Cricket Association Ground (The WACA) and other Grounds around the World. |
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