Rain threatens to abandon Afghanistan vs New Zealand Test; New Zealand to head to Sri Lanka

The Afghanistan vs New Zealand Test match at the Greater Noida Stadium faces a potential abandonment as rain continues to disrupt play. The match, which began on September 9, has been plagued by weather issues, with Day 2 already called off due to rain.

The Greater Noida Stadium, managed by the Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority, has struggled to handle the conditions effectively. Despite a rain-free first day, no play occurred, and rain on the second day led to the cancellation of the day’s play.

As of now, the toss has not taken place, and Afghanistan’s team has not arrived at the stadium. New Zealand arrived for an inspection and had a brief practice session but left once play was called off for the day.

New Zealand is scheduled to start a Test series against Sri Lanka in Galle on September 18, just eight days away. With limited time remaining and ongoing weather disruptions, the third day of the match is likely to be abandoned. The teams might agree to end the match early due to the unfit playing conditions.

The Afghanistan Cricket Board has not confirmed any discussions about abandoning the match if the third day is a washout. The situation remains uncertain as both teams await further developments.