An unsafe outfield forced the abandonment of the second one-day international between New Zealand and Australia without a ball being bowled on Thursday. Rain during the morning had left the McLean Park outfield sodden and play was delayed by almost five hours before the game was officially called off at 1845 (0445 GMT). But both players and management were fully supportive of the decision," New Zealand coach Mike Hesson said. "We were given a start time which was a bit on the keen side because there was still casual water around the outfield. New Zealand hold a 1-0 lead after winning the first game in Auckland on Monday by six runs.

Source: dna February 02, 2017 07:41 UTC