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Afghanistan versus New Zealand one-off test match's venue Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex under preparation.

Afg, Black Caps Test cancelled for the fourth time on Day 4

September 12, 2024, 03:22 PM - 2 min read

Not a single ball has been bowled across four days with the wet outfield preventing any action on the opening two days, raising serious questions over the preparedness of the venue to host the match.

New Zealand coach and players during a practice session before the start of the second day of a one-off Test match between Afghanistan and New Zealand, in Greater Noida, Tuesday, Sept 10, 2024. The first day of the test was washed out.

Rain batters Afghan, Kiwis much-awaited Test again on Day 3

September 11, 2024, 02:36 PM - 1 min read

The one-off Test between Afghanistan and New Zealand was cancelled again on Day 3 as well due to heavy rains in Greater Noida. Earlier, the match was cancelled due to wet outfield.

Ground staffers put grass patches on the ground before the start of the second day of one-off Test match between Afghanistan and New Zealand, in Greater Noida, Tuesday, Sept 10, 2024. The first day of the test was washed out.

Blackcaps, Afghan one-off test delayed again

September 10, 2024, 04:21 PM - 1 min read

While the skies remained clear on Tuesday, the field remained unsuitable for play. The mid-on and midwicket area remained a cause of concern as the groundsmen were bringing in dry patches of grass from the practice area.

New Zealand captain Tim Southee with teammates during a practice session before the start of the match between Afghanistan and New Zealand, in Greater Noida, Monday, Sept 9, 2024.

Match postponed for one-off Test between Kiwis and Afghans

September 9, 2024, 02:53 PM - 1 min read

This is the first-ever Test between New Zealand and Afghanistan which got their Test status in 2017.

The New Zealand cricket team aims to exploit Afghanistan's test match inexperience. File Photo.

Black caps aim to exploit Afghan’s Test match inexperience

September 8, 2024, 02:27 PM - 3 min read

For Afghanistan, which obtained Test status in 2017, this will be only their 10th-ever outing in the traditional format. They head to the clash, losing their last three Tests against Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Ireland. But in their brief Test journey, they have managed to beat Ireland, Bangladesh and Zimbabwe.

Kane Williamson arrives in India for a one-off Test against Afghanistan.

Kiwis land in India for Afghan Test challenge

September 5, 2024, 06:27 PM - 2 min read

The Test against Afghanistan will serve as a preparation for a two-match series against Sri Lanka, which is part of the World Test Championship.