Quaid trophy matches abandoned in twin cities

Islamabad, Nov 6: The three pool-B, Quaid-i-Azam Trophy fixtures scheduled to be played at Islamabad and Rawalpindi on Saturday had to be abandoned because of soggy condition of the grounds.

Play at the water-logged CRA ground for the KCCA-Blues vs Islamabad tie was abandoned after first inspection at 10.00 am. The CRA ground is devoid of proper protection against rainfall, apart from being a poor centre with inadequate facilities to host Quaid Trophy matches. Ikram Rabbani and Nadeem Ghouri are the umpires while Farrukh Zaman is the match referee.

The Redco-Rawalpindi fixture at Margalla groundwas also called-off at 10.15 am. Habib Bank Limited vs Khan ResearchLaboratories match at latter's ground was called off after tea. Meanwhile, it had started to drizzle again in the evening and prospects for play on the second day also seemed doubtful