Greater Noida Authority's Inadequacies Halt Afghanistan vs. New Zealand Test

The Greater Noida Authority's unpreparedness led to the abandonment of the second day's play in the Afghanistan vs. New Zealand Test match. Despite clear skies, inadequacies in ground staff and equipment, such as super soppers and tarpaulin, prevented play. This has put the stadium and the authority under scrutiny.

The Greater Noida Authority's failure to prepare the outfield led to a significant setback in the Afghanistan vs. New Zealand Test match held at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex. The second day's play was abandoned after umpires deemed the field unfit for player safety.

Despite clear skies on Tuesday, the match could not resume after an hour-long downpour on Monday evening. Efforts to dry the field using traditional tarpaulin, electric fans, and borrowed ground cover proved inefficient, drawing international criticism.

Officials cited logistical reasons for choosing Greater Noida, but persistent rain over the past two weeks has been a major hindrance. ACB's attempts to shift the venue were also thwarted by the monsoon season.

(With inputs from agencies.)