AUS-WI T20 World Cup warm-up fixture called off due to waterlogged outfield

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AUS-WI T20 World Cup warm-up fixture called off due to waterlogged outfield

Heavy rains over the past few days has made conditions unplayable at the Allan Border Field in Brisbane © ICC



The opening T20 World Cup warm-up encounter between hosts Australia and West Indies has been called off after heavy rains for the past few days made the conditions unplayable at the Allan Border Field in Brisbane, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on Friday (February 14).  



Brisbane has seen exceptionally heavy rain over the past few weeks, with the cumulative rainfall already exceeding the average annual levels of rain. Persistent storms over the past week have resulted in a very wet outfield with the pitch remaining covered.



“Unfortunately we have had to cancel Saturday’s warm-up match between Australia and West Indies because of persistent heavy rain which has left the outfield currently in an unfit condition for play,” Chris Tetley, ICC Head of Events said.



“Whilst the curators have worked tirelessly, the volume of rain has left us with no option but to cancel tomorrow’s (February 15) match. We are hopeful that conditions will permit the matches between Bangladesh and Thailand, and India and Pakistan to take place on Sunday (February 16).”



Meanwhile, fans those who had purchased tickets online for the game will have their money be refunded automatically.    



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