Heavy rain washes out warm up match

Today’s 50-over warm up match between the BLACKCAPS and BCB XI at Bangladesh Krira Shikka Protisthan Stadium (BKSP) has been called off.

Speaking a short time ago from Bangladesh, BLACKCAPS Manager Michael Sharpe said: “The region has been hit with 15 days of heavy rain and the outfield is completely sodden. 

“Groundsmen had the super sopper out but could only go a few metres before it needed emptying.

“The officials had no choice but to call off the match with the match on Sunday 3 October also in doubt.”

BKSP stadium is two hours from Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka where the five One-Day Internationals will be played. 

Conditions and facilities in Dhaka are much better and the BLACKCAPS have been able to complete full practice sessions. 

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