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According to the report, which is presented with the tone of a stern warning, climate change could disrupt the sport in profound ways. It highlights data suggesting that regions like Pakistan and India experience over 46 days annually with temperatures exceeding 37°C, with figures rising last year. Australia, meanwhile, is also affected, experiencing over 46 days above the same threshold.
The report portrays these facts as dire indicators that cricket faces an existential threat due to escalating global temperatures. Indeed, it frames climate change as a challenge that could impact the physical well-being of players and the game's future viability—setting a tone that urges immediate concern.