Cricket Australia XI vs New Zealand practice match abandoned ()
Sydney, October 30 - The three-day practice match between Cricket Australia (CA) XI and New Zealand at the Blacktown International Sportspark was abandoned after agreement between the two teams here on Friday.
"The decision has been agreed between the two teams to abandon the match due to the wicket's deteriorating surface becoming unfit for first-class cricket. Preparation of the wicket was compromised by poor weather conditions in Sydney early this week," CA head of cricket operations Sean Cary said.
"In response, we're working with New Zealand Cricket (NZC) to provide alternative preparation for the team ahead of next week's first Test."
