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So that's it guys from this match. It's ta-ta bye bye from our side. I am AkshayaKrishna Polya who is signing off on behalf of my co-commentators Ayan Chatterjee and Badal Pareek with our scorer Raju Khariya. We will meet in the next match. Until then, it's cheers..!!!
Akshaya: The match has been abandoned. The rain which was pouring down for the last four days and today as well has kept the cricket away from us. What a shame for the game but nothing in our hands. Only T20I has been abandoned.
Earlier, the rain had stopped but it came back when the umpires were inspecting. A couple of inspections and enough drizzle around, it was enough for the umpires to call it off. Dane Cleaver will now be released from the squad as he is not in the mix for the ODIs. The first ODI will be played on March 29, 2022 at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui. Lets hope that the Legend Ross Taylor at-least get three full games before he calls time from ODI.
Earlier, the rain had stopped but it came back when the umpires were inspecting. A couple of inspections and enough drizzle around, it was enough for the umpires to call it off. Dane Cleaver will now be released from the squad as he is not in the mix for the ODIs. The first ODI will be played on March 29, 2022 at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui. Lets hope that the Legend Ross Taylor at-least get three full games before he calls time from ODI.
UPDATE: 12:39 PM IST: MATCH ABANDONED WITHOUT THE TOSS.
UPDATE: 12:33 PM IST: Two on field umpires are out there for an inspection. But they can do nothing until the drizzle is stopped.
Ayan: Hello Akshaya. I think he will be able to handle it because he will have the guidance of MS Dhoni behind the stumps. Dhoni will guide him whenever required just like he used to Virat while donning Blue Jersey. He will let Jadeja take the calls and make important decisions, but he will be there for DRS and at the crunch positions of the game. This development may have shocked many fans, but knowing MS Dhoni it does not surprise me. He does this so often and catches people unaware. Whether Jadeja can bring instant success to CSK remains to be seen, but I feel he won't be too burdened with Dhoni being around.
UPDATE: 12:21 PM IST: Rains is back again. Ah! no. It's a drizzle alright, but it will delay the start of the match even more.
Akshaya: Amidst these delays, lets go to another part of the world. One of the greatest captains ever, Mahendra Singh Dhoni has handed over the CSK captaincy to the Rockstar SIR Ravindra Jadeja yesterday. What do you think Ayan? Can Jaddu, who is at his best in all three departments, handle this additional responsibility? Personally, I am sad to see MSD is not captaining any more but happy for Jadeja. And my local friends were on tears as soon as this news came out.
UPDATE: 12:08 PM IST: Toss has been delayed due to wet outfield. Next inspection is at 12:30 PM IST.
Mark Richardson with a closed umbrella says- "The ground staffs have done a magnificent job here. It's pretty cold out here. The wind is blowing across well which is why the ground is getting drier quickly. Bowlers are warming up at the pitch right next to today's pitch. The pitch is almost ready. This looks as hard as it is. And that's what you get at McLean Park. The area of concern is the landing area. It's bit patchy and the umpires are really worried about it. This rain is falling from last four days and that's why the outfield is bit dodgy."
UPDATE: 11:47 AM IST: Two umpires, Shaun Haig and Chris Brown are having a discussion with the fourth umpire and the ground staffs at the moment. Hope there is a start as soon as the ground is ready as the rain has disappeared.
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