Unprepared Venue Mars First Afghanistan-New Zealand Test

The Greater Noida Authority was unable to start the second day's play in the only Test match between Afghanistan and New Zealand due to unprepared field conditions, despite clear skies. This caused international embarrassment as untrained staff and insufficient equipment failed to manage the wet outfield post rain.

The Greater Noida Authority faced severe criticism after failing to prepare the outfield for the second day's play in the one-off Test match between Afghanistan and New Zealand.

Despite clear skies, the match could not proceed due to earlier wet conditions, resulting in an international embarrassment.

Efforts to dry the outfield, including using traditional tarpaulin, electric fans, and borrowing equipment, were insufficient.

(With inputs from agencies.)