7 test matches in cricket history which were cancelled without a single ball being bowled, the last time India’s match was affected

New Delhi. The test match between Afghanistan and New Zealand to be held in Noida has not started yet. After the first day, there is little possibility of the game starting on the second day as well. However, there is no possibility of it being cancelled. Because there are still 3 days left in it. But in history there have been some test matches which were cancelled.

If we combine all three formats in the history of cricket, there are many such matches which ended without even a single ball being bowled. But today we will talk about some such test matches in which not even a single ball was bowled and the match was cancelled. Most of the matches were cancelled due to heavy rain. So far there are a total of 7 test matches which have been cancelled due to bad weather. India also has one match in this list. Let’s see the complete list.

The first test match that was cancelled without a ball being bowled was between England and Australia. In 1890, Australia’s team went on a tour of England. The third test of the tour was cancelled without a ball being bowled. This match was cancelled due to rain. The second match was also between England and Australia. In 1938, Australia’s team once again went on a tour of England. The third test of the series was cancelled without a single ball being bowled.

A cricket match was going on in the stadium, suddenly all the players including the umpire lay down on the ground, causing a ruckus

Test matches cancelled due to bad weather:

1. England v Australia, 3rd Test, 1890

2. England v Australia, 3rd Test, 1938

3. Australia v England, 3rd Test in 1971

4. New Zealand vs Pakistan, 1st Test, (in 1989)

5. West Indies vs England, 2nd Test, (in 1990)

6. Pakistan vs Zimbabwe, 3rd Test, (in 1998)

7. New Zealand vs India, 1st Test, (in 1990)

In 1990, the Indian team went on a tour to New Zealand. The first test of the series was cancelled due to bad weather. The Indian team had to face defeat on this tour. After the first test was cancelled, the New Zealand team won the second test. The third test was a draw. After which New Zealand won the series 1-0. At that time, the captain of the Indian team was Mohammad Azharuddin. Legends like Sachin Tendulkar, Navjot Singh Sidhu, Anil Kumble were also part of the series.

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