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N technology innovators , GroundWOW , have been showcasing their world first capability at some high-profile events this summer as sport continues to recover from the pandemic . Among them , July ’ s Festival of Cricket in support of the Professional Cricketers ’ Trust at the fabled Wormsley cricket ground in Buckinghamshire . The Festival is a oneoff exhibition match between the PCA
England Legends and a Sir Paul Getty XI .
“ When the Trust approached us , we were thrilled to help . It ’ s for a great cause and takes place at one of the most beautiful locations in world cricket ” commented GroundWOW Chief Commercial Officer , David Pritchard . A little bit of history was made too as the Wormsley event marked the first time that logos were printed at a cricket match by the world ’ s first ( and only ) autonomous full colour ground printer . “ That was a big part of the excitement . We have operated in football , racing and other sectors and so bringing the technology to cricket felt like a really strong fit with a sport that inspired much of our original thinking ” continued Pritchard .
Kathryn Ford of the Professional Cricketers ’ Trust commented further . “ It was the first time for us working with GroundWOW . They dropped onto our radar earlier this year via one of their stakeholders , former England Cricket
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