chinaman
February 28, 2004, 02:09 AM
Bulawayo: The second cricket Test between Zimbabwe and Bangladesh has been re-scheduled for Saturday due to the prospect of further rain that had already delayed the match.
After consulting with the Queens Sports Club grounds superintendent Noel Pick, and listening to distant thunder, umpires David Orchard and Neil Mallender decided it was not possible to start.
A large area of the outfield remains unplayable in spite of long sunny periods and the efforts of ground staff. The match, if it does eventually get under way on Saturday, will be over three days, making a result unlikely, especially with more rain forecast.
The problem was caused by water running off the protected square in one slightly downhill direction and gathering in the area occupied by third man or long on. With nowhere else to go, the water settled and turned to mud.
Zimbabwe, having won the first Test in Harare by 183 runs, are one up in the series. Bangladesh were hoping for their first victory against a Zimbabwe side which has injury problems. It would be their first at this level and would square the series.
An early start is planned for Saturday, but that will depend largely on overnight weather conditions.
Source (http://www.thatscricket.com/2004/test_series/zim-bang/2702bulawayo.html#)
After consulting with the Queens Sports Club grounds superintendent Noel Pick, and listening to distant thunder, umpires David Orchard and Neil Mallender decided it was not possible to start.
A large area of the outfield remains unplayable in spite of long sunny periods and the efforts of ground staff. The match, if it does eventually get under way on Saturday, will be over three days, making a result unlikely, especially with more rain forecast.
The problem was caused by water running off the protected square in one slightly downhill direction and gathering in the area occupied by third man or long on. With nowhere else to go, the water settled and turned to mud.
Zimbabwe, having won the first Test in Harare by 183 runs, are one up in the series. Bangladesh were hoping for their first victory against a Zimbabwe side which has injury problems. It would be their first at this level and would square the series.
An early start is planned for Saturday, but that will depend largely on overnight weather conditions.
Source (http://www.thatscricket.com/2004/test_series/zim-bang/2702bulawayo.html#)