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When Greater Noida happened with the Indian team in New Zealand | Cricket News – Times of India

The Dunedin Test during India's tour of New Zealand in 1998-99 is part of history for a reason that the lovers of red-ball cricket don't like to see happening on a cricket field. It was the first Test of the series in Carisbrook, Dunedin, as the Indian team led by Mohammad Azharuddin was ready to take on Stephen Fleming's New Zealand, but the players could never leave the dressing room to play cricket.Rain and wet conditions washed out the entire five days of play and the match was called off without a ball being bowled. The toss, too, didn't happen. Similar scenes unfolded at the Greater Noida Sports Complex Ground on the outskirts of Delhi, where rain and resultant wet conditions didn't allow even the toss to happen in the one-off Test between Afghanistan and Bangladesh, leading to aband...
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Afghanistan vs New Zealand Test washed out without ball being bowled at Greater Noida | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The one-off Test match between Afghanistan and New Zealand scheduled at Greater Noida, near New Delhi, was washed out on Friday due to continuous rain for five days. This is the eighth time in Test cricket history that a match has been abandoned without a single ball being bowled.Heavy rain over the week made the ground too wet for play. Attempts to dry the field, including using electric fans and laying new turf, didn't work.Although there was some sunshine in the initial days, it did not help.The match was to be Greater Noida's first Test. However, concerns were raised about the venue's basic drainage and facilities even before the match started. Afghanistan chose Greater Noida for its easy access from Delhi airport.Afghanistan cannot host international matches at home due to ...
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Afghanistan vs New Zealand Test faces complete washout after day four called off in Greater Noida | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Persistent rain has put the only Test between Afghanistan and New Zealand at Greater Noida at risk. Thursday marks the fourth consecutive day without any play.This match is Afghanistan's first Test at their adopted home ground near New Delhi. Due to continuous rain, the field remains too wet for play. Umpires inspected the field before the scheduled start at 9:30 am local time and stated that no play would be possible.So far, even the toss has not occurred.This is Afghanistan’s 10th Test since they gained Test status in 2017. New Zealand, led by Tim Southee, are scheduled to travel to Sri Lanka for two Tests after the scheduled final day on Friday. They will then return to the subcontinent for three more Tests against India.Greater Noida is hosting its first Test and has faced c...
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Afghanistan vs New Zealand Greater Noida Test To Be Called Off Without A Ball Being Bowled?

AFG vs NZ: It was scheduled to be Day 3 of the Afghanistan vs New Zealand one-off Test match but even the toss has not taken place. On Wednesday (September 11), play was called off even before the scheduled start. The outfield was already wet which was the reason play had been called off in the first two days and with a downpour early in the morning, it wasn't a difficult decision for the on-field umpires to call off the play. READ HERE | SHOCKING! AFG vs NZ Test Organised During Rainy Season In Greater Noida To 'Make Money', Claims Report With no proper drainage and a shortage of even ground covers and properly trained ground staff, it is very likely that the AFG vs NZ Test match will be called without a ball being bowled. However, match referee Javagal Srinath along with the on-field ump...
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‘If it rains like this…’: ACB official after third day also washed-out in Afghanistan vs New Zealand one-off Test – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The one-off Test match between Afghanistan and New Zealand in Greater Noida has been called off for the third consecutive day due to continuous rain on Wednesday. The match, scheduled at the Shahid Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex, has not seen any play, with even the toss not taking place due to the unplayable outfield caused by the last two weeks' persistent rain.Greater Noida was chosen as the venue for logistical reasons, mainly due to its proximity to Delhi. An official from the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) said the decision was made to facilitate easier travel from Kabul. Menhajuddin Raz, ACB's international cricket manager was quoted as saying by Reuters, "If it rains like this, no venue is going to be able to host a game."This match is the first Test to be held at th...
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‘It has always been Afghanistan’s home venue’: ACB official as Day 3 also called off due to rain in Greater Noida | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Greater Noida Authority is under criticism as the scheduled one-off Test match between Afghanistan and New Zealand has been delayed for the third consecutive day. The match, set to begin on Monday at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex, remains unplayed due to persistent rain and a wet outfield. Concerns about the venue's readiness have surfaced.The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had provided the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) with multiple venue options, including Kanpur, Bengaluru, and Greater Noida.The ACB chose Greater Noida for logistical reasons, considering its proximity to Delhi and better connectivity from Kabul.Continuous rainfall over the past two weeks has severely affected the ground conditions. Umpires have cited "player safety" concern...
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Afghanistan vs New Zealand: Why is Greater Noida stadium hosting a Test match? | Cricket News – Times of India

Greater Noida and cricket aren't exactly synonymous, neither is its stadium counted among top venues for matches for top tier domestic fixtures like Ranji Trophy, let alone international cricket.But having found itself as host for a one-off Test between Afghanistan, which is the 'home' team here, and New Zealand, its unsuitability as a venue for serious cricket is in national spotlight.Part of the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex, the stadium is maintained by the Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA). It doesn't come under the aegis of Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and doesn't have a super sopper to quickly dry a wet outfield, enough ground covers to protect it or adequately trained ground staff who can manage a problem like inclement weather.The co...
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Two days but no play in Afghanistan vs New Zealand Test | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The one-off Test between Afghanistan and New Zealand faced another setback on Tuesday as play was called off for the second day in a row due to an unplayable pitch. Ground staff made extensive efforts to dry the pitch, using electric fans and tarpaulins, but the conditions remained poor at the Greater Noida ground.The Test, which was supposed to start on Monday, has not even seen the toss take place because of continued rain and the saturated condition of the field. Despite sunny weather on both Monday and Tuesday, the outfield stayed soaked due to days of monsoon rain before the match.On Tuesday, umpires made several inspections before deciding to call off the play in the mid-afternoon. Ground staff removed wet patches from the outfield by digging them up, refilling them with d...
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WATCH | Kane Williamson Hails Afghanistan’s Rise Ahead Of One-Off Test In India

Kane Williamson Hails Afghanistan: New Zealand are set to take on Afghanistan in the one-off Test match starting this Monday, and the venue for the match is neutral, as he match wil be held at Greater Noida Sports Complex Ground in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Ahead of the Test match, the former Kiwi Test captain hails the rise of Afghanistan in cricket and also added the threat they can cause if given an opening or a chance during the match. READ HERE | 'World Test Championship Has Helped Test Cricket By...': NZ Legend Kane Williamson Afghanistan stunned the cricketing world last year, when they endured an iconic ODI World Cup 2023 India campaign, which saw them miss out on semis by the barest of margins. They followed it up with a semi-final appearance in the T20 World Cup 2024, defeati...
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New Zealand Cricket Team Arrives In India Ahead Of Test Match. But There’s A Catch

New Zealand cricket team arrived at the Delhi Airport on Thursday (September 5) for a one-off Test match. Notably, the Kiwis are scheduled to play a one-off Test match in the Asian country. However, it will not be against the host country. The Black Caps have indeed landed in India for a red-ball international fixture but it is not a usual sight to see them play a Test match against a third country. Notably, the Blackcaps will take on Afghanistan in a Teast match at the Greater Noida Sports Complex. A report carried by news agency ANI confirmed that New Zealand Test captain Tim Southee, star batter Kane Williamson, vice-captain Tom Lathom as well as the other members of their squad were seen at the Indira Gandhi International Airport before they reached Uttar Pradesh's Greater Noida. Take ...
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