The one-off Test between Afghanistan and New Zealand has been stalled for a second consecutive day due to persistent rain and poor pitch conditions at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Stadium near New Delhi. Despite efforts by ground staff, including using electric fans and applying dry soil to the wet patches, the outfield remains unplayable. Umpires are scheduled to reassess the situation later in the day, but the chances of play remain slim after heavy monsoon rains left the outfield soaked.
The match, set to be Afghanistan’s first Test at the venue, has faced several logistical challenges. Groundsmen have struggled with basic drainage, and conditions at the stadium have drawn criticism from the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB), though they remain cautious due to their partnership with the BCCI. The ACB expressed disappointment over the situation, as the match was shifted to Greater Noida after preferred venues in Lucknow and Dehradun were unavailable.
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