With just a day to go for themuch-anticipated, high octane World Cup clash between India and Pakistan,cricket fans across the globe are praying that the rain gods stay away from OldTrafford on Sunday.
So far, four matches have been abandoned inthe ongoing World Cup, including India’s last fixture against New Zealand. Thegame in Trent Bridge was called off without a ball being bowled.
Two days before the India-Pakistan clash,Manchester received heavy rainfall. The pitch was under the hover cover and thesquare was covered by sheets. However, few hours later, the rain went away andthere was bright sunshine. This has raised hopes of the cricket fans who havecome in from all parts of the world to witness one of the greatest cricketrivalry.
But, it has been forecasted that light showersare on the cards on Sunday afternoon, thus affecting the marquee clash betweenthe arch-rivals. Considering the unpredictability of the English weather,anything is possible.
As per the weather forecasting website,Accuweather, spotty showers are to take place between 12 pm and 1 pm (localtime). The website further predicted that the conditions will remain overcastthroughout the day with the temperature hovering around 17 degree Celsius.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) hasalready been drawing flak for the poor scheduling and lack of reserve days forthe league stage matches and in case the India-Pakistan clash is washed out,one can be pretty sure that a lot of eyebrows will be raised towards theinternational governing body.
On the field, India enjoy the perfect recordwhen it comes to World Cup clashes against Pakistan. Both the teams have metsix times and the Men in Blue have emerged victorious on all six occasions.