Guwahati: In a shocking incident, Vaccum cleaners, hair dryers and steam irons were used by the authority to check the condition of the pitch after a sudden rainfall in Guwahati.
We’ve seen hairdryers, steam irons and vacuum cleaners used on the pitch at Guwahati 🤐
What is the strangest item you have used on seen used to dry a cricket field? #INDvSL https://t.co/0hnH2zxKRP pic.twitter.com/NioH5p5JP3
— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) January 5, 2020
The incident took place during the T20I match, which was scheduled to take place in Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati on Sunday.
The India vs Sri Lanka, T20I match was abandoned due to rain after water leaked into the pitch which forced the umpires to abandon the match without a ball being bowled.
A loud, lively crowd in Guwahati but no play possible due to wet patches on the pitch
The first India v Sri Lanka T20I is abandoned 😞 #INDvSL https://t.co/0hnH2zxKRP pic.twitter.com/VieTrb4ZGx
— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) January 5, 2020
Earlier in the evening, the match was delayed after rains lashed Guwahati just after the toss that Indian team won and elected to field first.
UPDATE – It has started to rain here and we will have a delayed start ☹️#INDvSL
— BCCI (@BCCI) January 5, 2020
The authorities conducted three inspections before abandoning the match, first at 8:15 PM and then at 9 PM and 9:30 PM.
Update – It has stopped raining and we will have an inspection at 8.15 PM IST.
Stay tuned #INDvSL
— BCCI (@BCCI) January 5, 2020
The waiting game continues. Next inspection at 9 PM IST.#INDvSL https://t.co/53G5EicMe7
— BCCI (@BCCI) January 5, 2020
The next match is scheduled in Indore on Jan 7, and both the teams will now travel to Indore.
According to a source, Assam Cricket Association (ACA) said that, Spectators to be refunded the money for tickets within 7 days since match abandoned due to rain.
Some important tweets related to the match-
Really feel for the fans. Came in huge numbers. Braved the rain and the cold. Stayed there for over 4 hours. And didn’t even get a glimpse of their stars in action. That’s when it didn’t rain after 8pm and the outfield was dry. #IndvSL #Guwahati
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) January 5, 2020
No surprises here: the Guwahati T20I has been called off due to water leaking onto the pitch #INDvSL https://t.co/Vcc3MzdaHL
— Cricbuzz (@cricbuzz) January 5, 2020
Groundstaff used hair dryer and iron box to dry the pitch. #INDvSL https://t.co/5c1xUbeP4W
— CricTracker (@Cricketracker) January 5, 2020
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