Rain washes out Day 4 of Afghanistan vs New Zealand one-off Test in India
The one-off test match between Afghanistan and New Zealand is in danger of being abandoned...
The one-off test match between Afghanistan and New Zealand is in danger of being abandoned as rain continues to disrupt play for the fourth consecutive day in Greater Noida, India. The relentless rain has plagued the Shahid Vijay Singh Pathik Sport Complex for the past two weeks, with Thursday being no exception as umpires were forced to call off play once again.
With more rain forecast for the rest of the week, the contest looks likely to become just the eighth test to be abandoned without a ball being bowled.
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An Afghanistan Cricket Board official has said they preferred Greater Noida over two other venues in India because of its proximity to Delhi, which made travelling from Kabul easier.
Match referee Javagal Srinath's report to the International Cricket Council (ICC) will determine if the venue would incur any sanctions from the governing body.
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