Afghanistan vs. New Zealand Test Match Halted by Venue Controversy

Wet outfield and poor facilities at Greater Noida's Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex delay play and spark criticism.

The Afghanistan vs. New Zealand Test match faced significant delays due to a wet outfield, resulting in no play across the first two days.
Reports have surfaced alleging that the Afghanistan Cricket Board and Greater Noida officials organized the match primarily for financial gain despite known weather risks.
Facilities at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex have been heavily criticized, with reports of inadequate drainage, untrained staff, and poor overall infrastructure.
Match referee Javagal Srinath's report on the venue's preparedness could influence future international matches at the stadium.
The venue's conditions have raised questions about its suitability, potentially jeopardizing its status for hosting future international cricket events.