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3:30 PM IST | So that's an end to a wearisome day. None of the two matches really got the 'Get set go' signal from the match officials and it's the rain that spoiled the event between one of the greatest rivals of the game - England and Australia.
We shall be back tomorrow for the live coverage of the T20 World Cup 2022 and the 8th edition of WBBL. Until then, it's a somber adios from me, Arijit Kundu, co-commentator AkshayaKrishna Polya, and scorers/analysts Zeeshan Naiyer and Paras Yadav.
We shall be back tomorrow for the live coverage of the T20 World Cup 2022 and the 8th edition of WBBL. Until then, it's a somber adios from me, Arijit Kundu, co-commentator AkshayaKrishna Polya, and scorers/analysts Zeeshan Naiyer and Paras Yadav.
Jos Buttler (England Captain): "Yeah, absolutely. This was a full house against Australia on a famous ground in the biggest game of your career but disappointed not to get the game. I was excited to get this 100th T20I cap in MCG, but unfortunately, it hasn't happened. Majorly we played well. We don't become a bad team overnight. But it was disappointing last night against Ireland. The guys have been performing well. The guys would get the rest now. We have a couple of days before the next game. We have a few extra days off now before the next game in Brisbane. Yesterday was a long day as we travelled. We again travel tomorrow to Brisbane. A day off before getting a couple of net sessions to keep going and we will look forward to the next game."
Aaron Finch (Australia Captain): "Yeah the outfield was obviously taking a drenching in the last couple of weeks. The run-ups were an issue, and around the ground in a few more places. The patches near the Member's end were an issue.
It is more about the player's safety. One of the Zimbabweans went down the other day, means, if you try to run out there, and someone stops, that is going to be an issue. The amount of rain the east coast of Australia has taken has been amazing. Obviously, we the players were always ready for the game.
He [Matthew Wade] needs people around him to make him entertained. The last couple of years have been fortunate that we have looked at ourselves during the covid times. First and foremost you need to try and win the game. We can never underestimate Ireland, you can never underestimate Afghanistan. They have some amazing players. We can overplay the situation at times, and just try to get the maximum control."
It is more about the player's safety. One of the Zimbabweans went down the other day, means, if you try to run out there, and someone stops, that is going to be an issue. The amount of rain the east coast of Australia has taken has been amazing. Obviously, we the players were always ready for the game.
He [Matthew Wade] needs people around him to make him entertained. The last couple of years have been fortunate that we have looked at ourselves during the covid times. First and foremost you need to try and win the game. We can never underestimate Ireland, you can never underestimate Afghanistan. They have some amazing players. We can overplay the situation at times, and just try to get the maximum control."
Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, and Glenn Maxwell, the superheroes of this game, are seen taking selfies with the spectators.
3:19 PM IST | The match has been abandoned!!❌
Aaron Finch and Jos Buttler shake hands and share a point each.
Aaron Finch and Jos Buttler shake hands and share a point each.
3:13 PM IST | The rain has got heavier and the covers are on top of the strip. Aleem Dar still has his umbrella around his shoulders.
Jack: Blue Blistering Barnacles!! 😤 Thundering Typhoons!! 😤😤😤 (in Captain Haddock's tone).
3:06 PM IST | It's raining again at Melbourne Cricket Ground. Aleem Dar has switched on his umbrella ☔️. Seems like we have a lot of dullness to end the day.
2:55 PM IST | The next inspection will be at 8:50 PM Local Time (3:20 PM IST).
Akshaya: Fingers are crossed!! Don't really think match can happen.
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