If wet circumstances proceed, the Afghanstan-New Zealand Take a look at in Larger Noida might solely be the eighth match ever to change into an entire washout. (Categorical Photograph)
AFG vs NZ: Full listing of Take a look at matches deserted and not using a ball bowled resulting from rain
In an unlucky flip of occasions to their third Take a look at in India, Afghanistan’s one-off match towards New Zealand on the Larger Noida Stadium Complicated was known as off for a 3rd successive day to persistent rain.
On Tuesday, an under-par outfield added to the woes because the rains stood away from the venue for a substantial time. Nevertheless, heavy in a single day showers have dampened the outfield, deeming the state unfit for the beginning of the sport on Wednesday. The Take a look at is simply the third match held in India with impartial groups in motion, following Afghanistan’s contests towards Eire and West Indies in 2019.
Even because the toss has but to happen within the Take a look at, match referee Javagal Srinath will solely abandon the sport on Day 5 if circumstances proceed to play spoilsport. (READ MORE)