The opening day of the one-off Test between Afghanistan and New Zealand was abandoned without a ball being bowled due to a wet outfield at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Stadium in Greater Noida. Despite sunny weather in the afternoon, the ground staff failed to prepare the pitch, leading to frustration among players, media, and spectators. The stadium’s lack of modern facilities and manpower was evident, further highlighting the challenges faced by the ACB in hosting international matches.