Cricket followers had eagerly anticipated the third day of the one-off Take a look at between Afghanistan and New Zealand, following the washout of the primary two days as a consequence of a moist outfield. Apparently, there was no rain in the course of the daytime on each Day 1 and Day 2, however a heavy downpour started the earlier night and endured into the morning, worsening the already fragile circumstances. With out ready for the day to unfold, match officers determined to name off the third day at round 9:15 AM.
Amid the scenario, the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) acknowledged that questions arose concerning the BCCI’s resolution to host the match at Larger Noida in the course of the monsoon season. The timing and placement of the sport have sparked criticism, as climate circumstances have been all the time prone to be a problem. The assertion learn, “It’s presently monsoon season in India, and chronic rain has affected India’s home competitions as properly. Whereas we are able to’t management the climate, the BCCI (Board of Management for Cricket in India) has supplied us with further equipment, and additional efforts are underway to make the circumstances best for the sport to begin.”
Earlier, the ACB had thought of Dehradun, Lucknow, and Larger Noida as potential venues for the Take a look at. Nonetheless, the primary two choices have been unavailable as a consequence of BCCI’s home fixtures, whereas the extreme warmth within the UAE made it an impractical alternative for internet hosting a Take a look at match. With New Zealand’s packed schedule, the ACB in the end chosen Larger Noida to make sure that this important fixture may very well be performed
Speaking concerning the rains and floor circumstances, ACB mentioned that the rains have affected the home season and talked about, “ Persistent rains over the previous few days have additionally disrupted India’s home competitions. They talked about that whereas they normally host matches throughout this time of yr, that is the primary time that many of the video games are being washed out as a consequence of such heavy rainfall.”
All consideration now shifts to the fourth day of the match, with hopes that the climate will permit some cricketing motion to unfold. Nonetheless, with rain nonetheless within the forecast, the chance of any play appears more and more unsure.