Nottingham Weather Update: Gloomy Conditions, Rain Forecast Ahead of India vs New Zealand CWC19 Match at Trent Bridge
Thus far, three matches have been already washed-out- the most in any World Cup. And the weather forecast for some upcoming games is not great as well.
As we move forward in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019, rain is having its say in the tournament. Thus far, three matches have been already washed-out- the most in any World Cup. And the weather forecast for some upcoming games is not great as well. India is scheduled to play New Zealand in Nottingham on June 13, Thursday and as per the weather forecast there is over 50% chances of rain. Rain Woes in ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: Reserve Days for Every Match Not Possible, Says ICC.
As per some reports, the Indian team missed its practice session in Nottingham due to bad weather as it continued to rain on Tuesday. On Wednesday, the rain eased somewhat but the clouds were significantly present over Nottingham.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) earlier tweeted a picture from the Trent Bridge and it appeared very gloomy. In fact, BCCI in its mentioned same as well. “Glum and gloomy conditions here at the Trent Bridge,” read BCCI’s tweet. Fans Lash Out at ICC As Rains Play Spoilsport at the Cricket World Cup 2019, Weather Forecast for PAK vs AUS and IND vs NZ Causes Further Anger.
Check out BCCI's tweet
Both India and New Zealand are unbeaten in the CWC 2019 thus far. While New Zealand have played three matches thus far, India, on the other hand, have played two. Kiwis have registered wins against Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh while India defeated South Africa and Australia.
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