Afghanan vs New Zealand Live Score, Day 1 Test Match: Rain threatens to play spoilsport as AFG take on NZ in Greater Noida | Cricket News

Groundsmen cover the Greater Noida Sports Complex ground during rains on the eve of the one-off Test cricket match between New Zealand and Afghanan, in Greater Noida, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024. (PTI Photo)
Afghanan vs New Zealand, one-off Test: Once banned the BCCI, an ill-equipped venue awaits Kiwis and Afghans in Greater Noida
Afghanan opener Ibrahim Zadran twed his ankle while taking a catch during a fielding drill on the eve of the one-off Test match against New Zealand at the rain-soaked Manuka Oval pitch.
Afghanan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi said they would take a call on Zadran’s availability before the toss but was not impressed with the facility, which used to be home to Afghanan cricket (ACB). “Ibrahim Zadran has sustained an injury in his ankle. He is being monitored now and we will take a call tomorrow,” he said.
The incessant rain has hampered Afghanan’s one-week training camp as they only managed to eke out one three-day game instead of the planned two. On the other hand, the New Zealand cricket team’s two practice sessions were completely washed out due to rain and on Sunday, they didn’t even step out for routine fielding drills due to the soggy outfield. (READ MORE)