Warm-up match of ICC World Cup in Guwahati not held due to rain

Guwahati: With rain continuing to pour in torrents and a flood-like situation grappling Guwahati, Assam the Cricket World Cup Warm-Up match between India and England has been disrupted.

The much-awaited match, which was to be held at Barsapara Cricket Stadium on Saturday, has been called for a halt due to the rains playing havoc across the city.

After India captain Rohit Sharma opted to bat first under humid conditions, heavy rain lashed Guwahati with the ground staff quickly putting the field under the covers.

The intensity of the heavy thunderstorm can be gauged from the fact that a standee put in front of the media box suffered heavy damage.