World Cup 2023: India vs Netherlands Warm-up match abandoned due to heavy rain in Thiruvananthapuram: On October 3, 2023, India vs Netherlands Warm-up match is scheduled at Greenfield Cricket, Thiruvananthapuram. Due to heavy rain, the match between India and Netherlands ended with no result. Both warm-up matches of Team India were abandoned due to rain.
Team India’s second warm-up match against the Netherlands was cancelled due to heavy rain at Greenfield Stadium, and Because of the rain, neither captain came for the toss. The players from both teams are waiting in the dressing rooms for the rain to stop so they can start their practice session.
Meanwhile, the captains and the umpire are waiting on the ground for the toss to take place. Thiruvananthapuram had bad weather from September 29, 2023, and several matches at that venue were cancelled because of heavy rain.
On September 29, the South Africa vs Afghanistan match was called off due to rain, with no balls played. On September 30, the Australia vs. Netherlands match was also affected by rain and ended without a result.
On October 2, 2023, the match between New Zealand and South Africa had a result, but rain interrupted the game for a while. Both warm-up matches are vital for Team India’s World Cup 2023 preparations.
Unfortunately, rain ruined the plans for the warm-up match against a strong England side, which was an important part of their preparation. The first warm-up match against England was cancelled because of rain at Barsapara Stadium.
Jos Buttler will be leading the Defending Champion, England in the World Cup 2023. Virat Kohli won’t play the 2nd warm-up match against the Netherlands due to personal reasons. He’ll rejoin the team on October 5, 2023, in Chennai.
Virat Kohli also missed the practice session of Team India on October 2 in Thiruvananthapuram. On October 8, 2023, India will play the first match of World Cup 2023 against Australia at M.A. Chidambaram Cricket Stadium, Chennai.
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Rohit Sharma will lead Team India in the World Cup 2023, while Pat Cummins will lead Team Australia in the World Cup 2023. The Key players of Team India in the World Cup 2023 are Captain Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Mohd. Siraj and Shubman Gill.
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