Top 5 pitch curators of the 21st century

#1 Chris Scott - Wanderers stadium (Johannesburg)

Chris Scott has worked for 32 years at the Wanderers stadium.

Best Known for - Preparing wickets that are neither too moist nor too dry thus doing justice to the bowlers and the batsmen.

Arguably the most respected pitch curator ever - Chris Scott holds an astonishing record of being the only groundsman to be adjudged as the Man of the Match. In a match between South Africa and New Zealand (December 2000), day one was completely abandoned due to incessant rain. The condition of the pitch and the situation of the ground was so bad that any play on day two seemed impossible. However, Scott and his team worked rigorously to make sure that the pitch is ready to play on day two.

Even day four was washed out due to rain. But once again, Scott and his team's efforts and hard work ensured play on day five. In order to appreciate the commitment of Scott and his team, Scott was awarded the Man of the Match.

Pitches at the Wanderers are normally fast and have some assistance for the pacers. It has hosted a lot of World Cup games. In the 32 years that Chris Scott has spent at the Wanderers, he has ensured that the pitches he prepares, result in enthralling contests.