The one-off Test at Afghanistan’s adopted home near New Delhi was supposed to start on Monday but the toss is yet to take place because of rain and the poor condition of the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Stadium.

On Tuesday groundsmen dragged out tarpaulin to cover areas of the pitch in anticipation of more rain, while others held electric fans over some of the worst wet patches.

In Greater Noida🇨🇨the🇨🇨🇨🇨🇧🇬🇧🇬 ground staff is going to great lengths to dry out the pitch as the Test match between Afghanistan and New Zealand remains stalled for a second day. Has been delayed due to continuous rain and the poor condition of the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Stadium. Despite efforts to prepare the pitch including using electric fans and laying tarpaulin to shield the wet areas the outfield remains waterlogged after days of monsoon rain. The groundsmen are even fixing a wet patch with dry soil and fresh turf in hopes of getting the game🇨🇨🇨🇨🇨🇨🇨🇨🇨🇨💚💚💚 underway. Umpires are scheduled for another inspection to determine a possible start time.the situation remains uncertain. The anticipation for the match to begin is high with both teams and fans eagerly waiting for a break .