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Play Scheduled To Start At 9:30, Abandoned At 9:12: Horror Story Of Afghanistan vs New Zealand Test

The historic Afghanistan vs New Zealand one-off Test in Greater Noida continues to paint new horror stories with every passing day. No play was possible for the first two days of the Test, despite minimal rain. Wet patches in the outfield made the ground unfit for play, prompting fans and experts to wonder if the selection of venue was right, considering the poor drainage and facilities. After a Tuesday was full of sunshine, hopes were up the match to start on Wednesday, but the weather gods poured cold water on the hopes early on Day 3.

"Afghanistan Have Better Facilities": Big Accusation Against BCCI Over Noida Test Fiasco

The Afghanistan vs New Zealand one-off Test has made headlines without a single ball being bowled. For two days, no play has been possible at the Greater Noida Stadium due to unfit playing conditions. Rain at the venue hasn't been incessant, poor drainage facilities have hurt the stadium's ability to get the match started. Despite the fact that the Sun was out for the most part of Day 2, even toss couldn't be held as the groundsmen failed to dry the wet patches on the field. While there are suggestions that the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) could've chosen a different venue, a board official has claimed that Noida stadium was the only option they had.

"BCCI Gave Us 3 Venue Options": Afghanistan Reveal Why They Chose Noida For New Zealand Test

The controversy over facilities in Greater Noida continued as play on Day 2 of the one-off Test match between Afghanistan and New Zealand was once again called off without any action. The Greater Noida Authority has come under a lot of fire after the ground staff failed to get the field ready for play at the Pathik Sports Complex. The umpires cited "players safety" as a concern and although there was no rain on Tuesday, some wet patches on the field made it impossible for the officials to start the play. While Afghanistan have played majority of their games in India at Greater Noida, the BCCI gave the Afghanistan Cricket Board a few options including Kanpur, Bengaluru, and Greater Noida.

Afghanistan vs New Zealand, One-Off Test Day 3, Highlights: Day 3 Called-Off Without Toss Due To Heavy Rain In Noida

Afghanistan vs New Zealand, One-Off Test Day 3, Highlights: Players of both Afghanistan and New Zealand are desperately hoping for some action on Day 3 of the One-Off Test in Greater Noida, India. The first two days of the match were called-off without even the toss due to wet outfield. However, the rain clouds still loom over the match and a delayed start is highly likely. The ground authorities are also facing severe criticism for not being able to manage the conditions. (Scorecard)

Amid Greater Noida Venue Fiasco, Report Drops "Wanted To Make Money" Bombshell

The Shahid Vijay Pathik Sports Complex Stadium in Greater Noida has come under a lot of criticism after the play was cancelled once again on Day 2 of the one-off Test encounter between Afghanistan and New Zealand on Tuesday. There was no play possible for the second consecutive day as there were wet patches on the ground despite no rain on Tuesday. Questions remain over whether the play will be able to start on Day 3 and sources have now claimed that the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) and the Greater Noida authority decided to organise the match to make some money. The sources further alleged that they were aware of the fact that rain can be a problem but they did not care.

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Afghanistan Test Fiasco Spells End For Greater Noida Venue In Cricket? India Pace Great May Have Final Word

Match referee Javagal Srinath's report on the preparedness of Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports complex in Greater Noida will go a long way in deciding the fate of the venue which is under the scanner after the one-off Test between Afghanistan and New Zealand failed to get underway on successive days. For once, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), which often becomes the favourite whipping boy, isn't responsible for the mess. The 'home board' is the Afghanistan Cricket Board, which selected a familiar and cost-effective venue despite being offered the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru and Green Park in Kanpur as options.

Marriage Shamiyana As Cover, Lack Of Equipment And Trained Groundstaff: Mismanagement At Afghanistan's Noida Venue

Using traditional tarpaulin to protect outfield, electric fans to dry wet patches, loaning ground cover from one state unit and super sopper from the other while deploying untrained ground staff, the Greater Noida Authority encountered colossal failure in not being able to get second day's play underway in the one off Test between Afghanistan and New Zealand. For the second successive day, not a single ball could be bowled at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports complex in Greater Noida putting the venue under scanner and making it an international embarrassment.

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Play Scheduled To Start At 9:30, Abandoned At 9:12: Horror Story Of Afghanistan vs New Zealand Test

"Afghanistan Have Better Facilities": Big Accusation Against BCCI Over Noida Test Fiasco

"BCCI Gave Us 3 Venue Options": Afghanistan Reveal Why They Chose Noida For New Zealand Test

Afghanistan vs New Zealand, One-Off Test Day 3, Highlights: Day 3 Called-Off Without Toss Due To Heavy Rain In Noida

Amid Greater Noida Venue Fiasco, Report Drops "Wanted To Make Money" Bombshell

Why is Germany strengthening its border controls now?

Afghanistan Test Fiasco Spells End For Greater Noida Venue In Cricket? India Pace Great May Have Final Word

Marriage Shamiyana As Cover, Lack Of Equipment And Trained Groundstaff: Mismanagement At Afghanistan's Noida Venue