The first match of the one-day worldwide collection between England and Ireland at Headingley was known as off as a result of inclement climate on Wednesday.
The match was scheduled to start at 1130 GMT in Leeds, however after a number of pitch inspections, umpires declared the pitch too moist. Soggy circumstances meant the groups by no means obtained on the sector and the captains shook arms at 4.50 p.m. native time (1550 GMT).
England have been planning to make use of the sport to provide Joe Root extra time within the center forward of the Cricket World Cup after a poor run of scores for the batter within the latest collection towards New Zealand.
Root was set to play in at present’s recreation after making himself obtainable as a part of his preparations for the World Cup, however it’s unclear whether or not he will likely be obtainable for the second ODI. Harry Brook dropped out of the aspect after being known as as much as Jos Buttler’s aspect heading to India.
The collection is a part of England’s preparations for his or her title protection on the 50-overs World Cup in India subsequent month. On Saturday, the second One-Day International (ODI) will likely be performed at Trent Bridge in Nottingham.
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Published On:
Sep 20, 2023