Injured All Blacks trio doubts for Ireland Test
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Day 1 Of First Test Between India And New Zealand Called Off Due To Rain
Unrelenting rain wiped out play on day one of the opening Test between India and New Zealand on Wednesday. The play was called off at 2.34 PM as heavy rain lashed the M Chinnaswamy Stadium after relenting for about half an hour earlier. The match officials came out to inspect the pitch around 2 PM after outfield and first layer of covers were removed around 1.50 PM. But there were large damp areas on either side of the pitch as hessians were brought out in a last-ditch attempt to get some game time. However, it was a futile effort as extensive damage was already done by rains of varying intensity from early morning.
Rain washes out day one of India v New Zealand first test
BENGALURU :The opening day of the first test between India and New Zealand was called off without a ball being bowled due to incessant rain on Wednesday, with bad weather forecast throughout the week in the south Indian city of Bengaluru.
Amid Bengaluru Rain, Old Video Of M Chinnaswamy Stadium's Stunning Drainage System Is Viral
Team India managed to draw out a victory inside two days as they took on Bangladesh in the final Test of the series in Kanpur. Rain and poor drainage system at the Green Pak Stadium frustrated fans and the two teams for the most part of the match. As India prepared to take on New Zealand in Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy stadium, starting Wednesday, the first day produced a disappointing picture, with rain washing out the first session. However, unlike the situation was Kanpur, Bengaluru's excellent drainage system has fans' hopes high.
India vs New Zealand: Virat Kohli Sends Bengaluru Crowd Into Frenzy On Rain-Affected Day - Watch
There was little to cheer for the crowd at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru during the first session on Day 1 of the first Test match between India and New Zealand on Wednesday. Rain continued to pour as no action was possible and the toss was also delayed in the match. However, the supporters found a reason to cheer as local hero Virat Kohli came out on the field. Kohli has been a part of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru franchise since the inception of the Indian Premier League (IPL) and enjoys a special connection with the fanbase. The crowd roared in excitement as Virat made his way to the ground under an umbrella before leaving for an indoor training session.
Rohit Sharma On Verge Of Surpassing Virender Sehwag To Achieve Historic First In Tests
Rohit Sharma is on the verge of claiming a sensational record as India take on New Zealand in the first Test encounter in Bengaluru starting Wednesday. Rohit has been a mainstay in the India batting line-up and the explosive batter can surpass Virender Sehwag to add another huge record to his already illustrious career. Rohit currently has 87 sixes in Tests - just three behind Sehwag (90) who holds the record of hitting the most number of sixes for India in red-ball cricket. Former India skipper MS Dhoni is third in the list with 78 while Sachin Tendulkar and Ravindra Jadeja and fourth and fifth respectively.
India vs New Zealand LIVE, 1st Test, Day 1: Rain Returns In Bengaluru, Leaves Fans Disappointed
India vs New Zealand LIVE, 1st Test, Day 1: The toss for the first Test between India and New Zealand has been delayed due to rain in Bengaluru. India face New Zealand in what is a very crucial series for the Rohit Sharma-led side as they aim for a World Test Championship final berth.