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Afghanistan coach blames 'freakish rain' for abandoned Test

Afghanistan head coach Jonathan Trott acknowledged the ground staff's diligent efforts to prepare the pitch for the one-off Test against New Zealand in Greater Noida. The wet outfield forced the postponement of play on the first two days, and subsequent rainfall further diminished the possibility of any cricket action. As a result, the match was officially called off, leaving both teams disappointed and with no Test cricket to be played.