Guwahati, October 2, 2023 – Cricket fans around the world were left disappointed today as the highly-anticipated warm-up match between England and Bangladesh for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 was called off due to relentless rain in Guwahati. The downpour showed no signs of relenting, forcing officials to make the tough decision to cancel the match.
The cricketing world had eagerly been looking forward to this fixture, as it was one of the most anticipated warm-up games in the lead-up to the World Cup. England and Bangladesh were set to clash at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati, as part of their preparations for the main tournament.
The disappointment was palpable among both teams and their fans, who had gathered in high spirits despite the initial weather forecasts suggesting rain might disrupt the match. The stadium was filled with cricket enthusiasts who were hoping to witness some thrilling cricketing action, but Mother Nature had other plans.
The decision to cancel the match was made by the match officials and organizers after considering the safety of the players and the impracticality of conducting the game in such wet conditions. The pitch and outfield were deemed unsuitable for play, and the forecast showed no respite from the rain in the immediate future.
Both teams will now have to recalibrate their preparation strategies as they continue their journey toward the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, scheduled to kick off on October 19, 2023, in India.
England and Bangladesh will look to make the most of their remaining warm-up matches to fine-tune their skills and assess their squad strengths and weaknesses. The cancellation of this high-profile encounter will surely be a setback, but both teams will be determined to make the most of the opportunities they have left before the World Cup commences.
Cricket fans who had purchased tickets for the match in Guwahati will likely receive refunds, as per the policies of the organizing committee. Despite the disappointment of today’s cancellation, cricket enthusiasts around the world are eagerly awaiting the start of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, where the world’s best teams will compete for cricketing glory.
