AFG v NZ | Rain-soaked outfield rules out second day of play
Concerns over the wet outfield persisted in Greater Noida, leading to the abandonment of Day 2 of the Test between Afghanistan and New Zealand. Despite multiple inspections by match officials, damp patches remained in the outfield, leaving them with no choice but to call off play for the day.
Though the skies remained clear throughout the morning and afternoon, the rain from the night before had left the field in an unplayable state, posing a daunting task for the groundsmen. Despite their tireless efforts — including using table fans to dry the damp patches and bringing over patches of grass from the training fields to patch up the main ground — the outfield showed no signs of recovery. Player safety remained the top priority.
As Tea time approached, the umpires were cautiously optimistic but to no avail. While the New Zealand and Afghan players whiled their time with a practice session, having left their hotels for the field hoping for a game, it became clear that the field wouldn’t be ready for play. Grounds staff worked relentlessly with the super soppers which had been running since the previous day.
In the end, the day’s play was officially called off after a fional inspection at 3 PM IST, leaving cricket fans hoping for better conditions tomorrow with play scheduled to resume at 9:30 AM on the third day.
This is getting bad!
Day 1 - Called off due to wet outfield
— MANU. (@Manojy9812) September 10, 2024
Day 2 - called off due to wet outfield
- No overs in 2 days of Afganistan vs new zealand test match at Noida..!!!🥶🤯#AFGvNZ #DevaraTrailer #KiaraAdvani #iPhone16 pic.twitter.com/Ijh9Qqx0SM
Day by day it's getting worse!
Day 2 of the #AFgvNZ one-off test is also called off due to wet outfield as a result of heavy rain in Greater Nodia overnight. Looking at the forecast, don’t think the venue will be suitable for play over the coming days.#AFGvsNZ
— Bashir Gharwal غروال (@bashir_gharwall) September 10, 2024
Again and again!
Day two has been called off.
— Vincent Jones (@JonesVincentt) September 10, 2024
That was not in the books again!
The second day's play has been called off due to a wet outfield. @sportstarweb pic.twitter.com/iTzlYJtFrm
— Shayan Acharya (@ShayanAcharya) September 10, 2024
They are working so hard!
Dekh lo Noida ka management 🫡🫡 Day 1 - Called Off due to wet outfield.
— Govinddewasi (@Govindd42458433) September 10, 2024
Day 2 - Called Off due to wet outfield.
- No rain for 2 days, but still no play in Noida.
..#nature #lifecoach #maa #GranHermanoCHV #Ukraine #HappyVinayakaChavithi
#ganpatibappa #PerthSanta #BB26 pic.twitter.com/7DWbyK1qhC
Repeat!
Day 1 - Called off without a single ball.
— Rohitashv (@Rohitashv07) September 10, 2024
Day 2 - Called off without a single ball.
Sad news from Greater Noida in Afghanistan vs New Zealand Test match.
What about tomorrow?
- Day 1 called off without any ball bowled
— M Sultan Msd (@MSultanMsd) September 10, 2024
- Day 2 called off without any ball bowled
Groundstaff in Noida, India was using electrical fans and cutting patches of grass but could not prepare the ground for Afghanistan vs New Zealand in even two full days 🇮🇳😭😭😭 #AFGvNZ pic.twitter.com/xyUo0buODK
Damn it!!!
🚨🚨| The Day 2 of the Test has been called off, embarrassing stuff.#AFGVNZ pic.twitter.com/Tcqdq4vHMe
— ACB Xtra (@acb_190) September 10, 2024
Feels so low to see this!
Day 1 - Called Off due to wet outfield.
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) September 10, 2024
Day 2 - Called Off due to wet outfield.
- No rain for 2 days, but still no play in Noida. pic.twitter.com/mSgwKoaL8s
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