Afghanan vs New Zealand Live Score, Day 3 Test Match: Will play be possible on third day at Greater Noida Stadium? | Cricket News

Groundsmen dry the ground before the start of second day of a one-off Test match between Afghanan and New Zealand, in Greater Noida, Tuesday, Sept 10, 2024. The first day of the test was washed out. (PTI Photo)
Afghanan vs New Zealand Test: Muddy outfield forces early call-off on Day 2 despite sunny conditions
For the second successive day, play in the one-off Test between Afghanan and New Zealand was called off because of the muddy outfield at the Greater Noida Sports Complex.
Despite it remaining sunny throughout the scheduled second day of the game, not a single ball has been bowled and match referee Javagal Srinath called off the day’s play at 3 pm, after the second inspection of the day.
There have been questions asked about the choice of venue and its timing, given that it’s the monsoon season and the ground, which has been awarded its first Test match, has mostly hosted only corporate games. It also lacks several basic infrastructural equipment, like super-soppers and proper covers to protect the ground from moure. (READ MORE)