IND vs NZ, WTC 2021 Final: Virender Sehwag, Michael Vaughan and Others React As Day 1 Is Called Off
Day 1 of the first-ever World Test Championship final between India and New Zealand, which was scheduled to be played at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Southampton has been called off due to persistent rains. The play has been abandoned without a ball being bowled. The reserve day (June 23) will likely be in play if needed.
Day 1 of the first-ever World Test Championship final between India and New Zealand has been called off due to persistent rains. Former cricketers snd fans react.
I see India have been saved by the weather …. 😜 #WorldTestChampionship
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) June 18, 2021
Virender Sehwag
Day one of #WTCFinal2021 called off but enjoying watching Shafali Varma in the #INDWvsENGW Test. Delight to watch the fearlessness. pic.twitter.com/cvg0agstUO
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) June 18, 2021
RCB Reacts
It was just not meant to be. Play called off on Day 1️⃣ of the #WTCFinal in Southampton.
Let’s hope for a bright and sunny day tomorrow! 🤞🏻#PlayBold #TeamIndia #WTC21 #INDvNZ pic.twitter.com/4TZKkg6ub3
— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) June 18, 2021
Jeevan Mendis
Due to persistent rain, play has been abandoned on day one of the #WTC21 Final in Southampton.
Let’s hope for a brighter day tomorrow.#WTCFinal #WTC2021final #INDvNZ @BCCI @BLACKCAPS pic.twitter.com/rr7twVCX4i
— Jeevan Mendis (@jeevanmendis) June 18, 2021
A Rare Instance
For the first time in seven Test matches at Rose Bowl, Southampton the first day's play has been abandoned without a ball bowled.
Only once at this venue, against Pakistan (2nd Test) the third day's (15 Aug 2020) play was called off. #INDvNZ #WTCFinal #WTC2021final
— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) June 18, 2021
Hope For Tomorrow
Day 1️⃣ has been called off in Southampton due to 🌧️
Let's hope for a sunny ⛅ day tomorrow 🤞#WTCFinal #WTC21 #OrangeArmy #OrangeOrNothing pic.twitter.com/tq5nEPcHX1
— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) June 18, 2021
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