The highly anticipated opening T20 International between India and England was abandoned without a ball being bowled due to persistent rain at the Riverside Ground.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed the no-result shortly after the scheduled start time, citing unplayable conditions.
Ground staff had laid protective covers across the pitch, but heavy showers and overcast skies prevented any play from getting underway.
This match was the first of a multi-game T20 series between the two sides. No reserve day was available for the fixture, meaning the series now effectively begins with the second T20I.
Fans hoping to see stars from both teams in action were left disappointed as floodlights remained on under gloomy conditions, with no sign of improvement in the weather. The BCCI has directed supporters to the official scorecard page for match details.
Cricket in England during the summer months often contends with rain interruptions, and this early setback adds to the list of weather-affected games in recent bilateral series.
Both teams will now look ahead to the next encounter, hoping for better conditions as the series progresses.
