Guwahati T20I abandoned without a ball being bowled
The first T20 international between India and Sri Lanka was called off due to rain which left a couple of wet patches on the pitch. As a result, both teams began their 2020 with an abandoned game.
Here are the five talking points of the first T20I:
Bumrah’s comeback will have to wait
The Indian pace stalwart was in-line to make his much-awaited international comeback at the Barsapara Stadium. However, now the fans will have to wait for the second T20I at the Holkar Stadium in Indore to get a glimpse of Jasprit Bumrah in the Indian colours.
Rain, rain go away,
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) January 5, 2020
Come again another day,
Boom Boom Bumrah wants to play,
Rain, rain go away ☹️ https://t.co/gWVNDXlBEG
India leave out Chahal, Jadeja
Both Yuzvendra Chahal and Ravindra Jadeja didn’t make it to the playing XI. Skipper Virat Kohli went ahead with Kuldeep Yadav and Washington Sundar due to presence of the left-handers in the Sri Lankan side.
India’s first eleven of this new decade!
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) January 5, 2020
➡ Dhawan, Rahul, Kohli (C), Iyer, Pant (WK), Sundar, Dube, Shardul, Kuldeep, Saini, Bumrah.#OneFamily #CricketMeriJaan #INDvSL
No place for Angelo Mathews
Angelo Mathews, who was expected to make a return into the shortest format, couldn’t find a place in the playing XI. It remains to be seen if the experienced all-rounder will get a chance in the next game.
Drying techniques at Guwahati
There were some epic techniques used to get rid of the damp patches on the ground. A hairdryer, iron box and a vacuum cleaner were used to dry the pitch.
Next inspection at 9.30 PM IST.
— BCCI (@BCCI) January 5, 2020
*fingers crossed* pic.twitter.com/pT5wf61yiV
Crowd singing Vande Mataram in unison
As the covers kept coming in and going off, it didn’t dampen the spirits of the Guwahati crowd. The whole stadium came together as one when they sang ‘Vande Mataram’ in unison.
Guwahati, you beauty 😍#INDvSL pic.twitter.com/QuZAq7i1E3
— BCCI (@BCCI) January 5, 2020
The second T20 international is scheduled to take place at the Holkar Stadium in Indore on the 7th of January.