Despite a damp start in the warm-up match between India and England, all eyes were on Rohit Sharma, who stands just 22 runs away from becoming the fastest player to reach 1000 runs in ODI World Cup history.
The much-anticipated match was called off due to persistent drizzle, prompting the umpires to abandon the game. Both teams had different reasons not to mind the cancellation, with India having recent white-ball cricket exposure and England dealing with travel fatigue.
Looking ahead, India is set to face the Netherlands on Tuesday in Thiruvananthapuram, while England’s next challenge is against Bangladesh in Guwahati on Monday.
Weather forecasts for both matches don’t appear promising, but cricket enthusiasts remain hopeful for exciting gameplay in the days to come.
