thecricketragics: Chittagong Still Wet

Monday, 24 October 2011

Chittagong Still Wet

No super soppers at Chowdhury

No play was possible for the second consecutive day in the Test between Bangladesh and West Indies at Chittagong after overnight rain soaked the ground. Despite the whole ground being under covers, water had seeped through creating large patches of sodden ground. The persistent rain appears to be clearing but thunderstorms are possible on the fourth day.

Bangladesh will hope to resume at 4-255, with their young captain, Mushfiqur Rahim (68no) restarting an innings which began three days ago.

October is the tail out month of the monsoon season with 180mm the average rainfall. Perhaps November to January might be better months to schedule Test matches.

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