India & Pakistan Stars Eagerly Await Asia Cup Match to Resume

As expected rain interrupted the much-awaited India vs Pakistan clash in the Asia Cup 2023 Super Four stage

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Thankfully, the organisers inserted a reserve day fearing rain and thus the contest moved into the second day

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However, on the reserve day (September 11), rain delayed the start of play in Colombo

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Players kept their eyes on the Colombo sky hoping for them to clear up, allowing a resumption

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Pakistan players were seen hanging around the team dug-out and in good spirits despite the delay

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India players also appeared in good mood despite the inclement weather

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The ground-staff at the venue kept working relentlessly to prepare the field for the game

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India players came out of the dressing room from time to time hoping for a good news

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This is the second time that an IND-PAK clash in the ongoing Asia Cup has been impacted by rain

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The umpires too were kept busy as they inspected the field on multiple occasions to judge its readiness

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