David Bird
14-02-09, 01:20 PM
WEST Indies cricket has been plunged into fresh controversy when the second Test against England was abandoned because of a dangerous outfield.
Only 45 minutes of action was possible at the Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Ground before play was called off with England at 0-7 in their first innings.
International Cricket Council referee Alan Hurst later revealed that a new match will start on Sunday at the long-established Antigua Recreation Ground in St John's.
The second Test will be recorded as an abandoned match with the game on Sunday to be considered as the third Test of what is now a five-match series.
West Indies bowlers constantly struggled to keep their feet on the soft SVRG outfield which had been smothered in layers of sand after heavy rain.
West Indies captain Chris Gayle said the team was shocked by the developments.
"I'd like to apologise to the fans - it's very embarrassing," said Gayle.
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Only 45 minutes of action was possible at the Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Ground before play was called off with England at 0-7 in their first innings.
International Cricket Council referee Alan Hurst later revealed that a new match will start on Sunday at the long-established Antigua Recreation Ground in St John's.
The second Test will be recorded as an abandoned match with the game on Sunday to be considered as the third Test of what is now a five-match series.
West Indies bowlers constantly struggled to keep their feet on the soft SVRG outfield which had been smothered in layers of sand after heavy rain.
West Indies captain Chris Gayle said the team was shocked by the developments.
"I'd like to apologise to the fans - it's very embarrassing," said Gayle.
Full Story (http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0,23739,25053437-10389,00.html)