Andy Mackay

Andy Mackay is the ECB’s Pitch and Grounds Advisor for Domestic Cricket Operations, supporting professional venues and England Men’s and Women’s teams on all aspects of pitch preparation, performance, and assessment. With over 30 years’ experience in sports turf management, he leads pioneering research into cricket pitch performance, including the long-term analysis of ball-tracking data. Andy works closely with grounds teams and research partners to advance evidence-based practices that enhance pitch quality, consistency, and player experience across the professional game.