The scoreboard says it all. As does the reaction of the fans ( in the picture below).
electronic board rain in kochi
rain in kochi
Kochi saw traditional sports fans abandon football interests for a day to witness a highly anticipated one day match, the first in fact of the India Australia ODI series. The huge spectator turnout has to be appreciated because there are several Indian cricketers including Sachin Tendulkar missing in the line up and Ricky Ponting himself rested for the series.
However, the fans had to return home disappointed despite queuing up since the early hours of the morning because of rain over the weekend that had cast a doubt on the match itself. With a brief let up by the rain Gods, hope rose only to be quickly dismissed as more rain meant more water on the ground, on the covers and the outfield, making it impossible for the ground staff to drain off the water in time for the match, even with a time delay.
Eventually the early start to the match turned into a non starter as the match was abandoned, leaving God's own country in misery over the plight of the weather.
Related Stories
Ind Aus ODI 1 Preview: Rains Mars Practice for India Australia ODI Tie in Kochi
Rain is playing a big part in adding to the suspense of the first ODI between India and Australia in Kochi. Heavy rains have meant that both teams, India and Australia, were denied practice in the nets ahead of the start of the India Australia ODI..
SA Aus ODI 1: Ponting Stars As Aus Win Rain Affected Match by 93 Runs
South Africa would feel bitterly disappointed by the result of the first South Africa Australia ODI. That is because not only did they fail to check Ricky Ponting but also, did not make a great case for themselves in a tough chase under the Duckworth Lewi
Ind WI ODI 4: Match Abandoned for Roger Federer?
The rain gods appeared to have another plan in mind. Cricket aficionados were disappointed but not sports lovers who had the opportunity to witness greatness at hand. Just 7.3 overs had been bowled when the rains first hit....
Ind Aus ODI 5: Heartbroken Tendulkar Despite his Heroics
Perhaps the Indian team was paying a tribute to Sachin Tendulkar by reminding him of the days when everything rested on his shoulders, and the end of Tendulkar's stay at the crease meant the end of the match as far as India were concerned. For...
Virat Kohli And Co. Enjoy Bike Ride before Formula One Racing ( See Pics)
Is it not known that the Indian cricketers can also love demons of speed? Even as some of the Indian cricket team will fly to Noida for the first Formula One Indian Grand Prix, they did enjoy bike rides, although not on the circuit, with the keys firmly w
