PAK vs AUS Live: Former Australian cricketer Mark Waugh has slammed the annoying playing rules in Test cricket after an overnight rain saw the first session on Day 4 of the first Test between Australia completely getting washed out. The start of play on the fourth day was delayed ‘due to wet outfield’ despite a bright and sunny morning at Rawalpindi. With several parts of the outfield soaked in water, play was deemed unsafe. Follow InsideSport.IN for more updates.
PAK vs AUS Live: Mark Waugh slams ‘annoying’ playing conditions as Australia lose hours due to wet outfield
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Start of play has been delayed due to wet outfield. Inspection at 10:30 AM. #BoysReadyHain l #PAKvAUS pic.twitter.com/5w3MmA9tZ6— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) March 7, 2022
Speaking about the delay to Fox Sports, Mark Waugh said, “This is the annoying thing about cricket. We’re not there obviously, but to me it looks like most of the ground is pretty good. The pitch is fine, there’s a couple of wet spots — play on. Get a bit of sawdust out there, get those wet spots a bit drier.”
After 90 overs were bowled on the first day, Bad light forced an early finish on Day 2 and 3. On day two, Pakistan declared with 10 overs remaining but was forced to open the bowling with a spinner due to the bad light. After one over of spin by Sajid Khan, play was called off as the lights took over completely and Pakistan refused to bowl spin.
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“So far we’ve seen two days’ play cut short when the lights have been on. What’s the use of lights? Put them on, stay out there. I don’t care who’s bowling; quick bowlers, spin bowlers. It’s not dangerous. We need to get these things right,” said Mark Waugh.
With a flat pitch on offer, Pakistan scored 476 runs before declaration. Australia too are in a good position, having scored 271 for the loss of two wickets. With match having lost considerable amount of overs due to the weather, the match heads for a tame draw.
PAK vs AUS Live: Mark Waugh slams ‘annoying’ playing conditions as Australia lose hours due to wet outfield
