Advertisement
  1. News
  2. Sports
  3. Cricket
  4. Day 1 of India's tour game vs Cricket Australia XI washed without a ball being bowled

Day 1 of India's tour game vs Cricket Australia XI washed without a ball being bowled

No play was possible between India and Cricket Australia XI on day one of the tour game at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Wednesday.

Not a single ball was bowled on day one of the warm-up game

Not a single ball was bowled on day one of the warm-up game

Image Source : AP
Reported by: PTI
New DelhiPublished: , Updated:

The first day of the tour game between Cricket Australia XI and India was abandoned without a ball being at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Wednesday.

Incessant rains kept the players away as inclement weather didn't relent at all. It started raining in Sydney on Tuesday night and after a deluge through the day, the ground was soaking wet.

There was a brief stoppage in rain at 1 pm local time and the grounds men worked hard to get the pitch and outfield ready.

Toss was scheduled for 3.30pm local time with play to commence at 4 pm, if no further rain showers came forth.

But play was abandoned for the day at 3 pm local time, with half an hour extension from day two onwards.

A couple members of the Indian support staff had visited the ground to assess conditions earlier in the morning. The team didn't even arrive at the ground owing to poor weather conditions.

There is more rain forecast for Thursday morning but the weather is expected to clear from day two afternoon.

Read all the Breaking News Live on indiatvnews.com and Get Latest English News & Updates from Sports
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
 
\