India, New Zealand drop first points in World Cup as rain washes out match in Nottingham

[caption id=“attachment_6812441” align=“alignleft” width=“940”] The ICC Cricket World Cup match between India and New Zealand was abandoned without a ball being bowed after heavy rain played spoilsport in Nottingham’s Trent Bridge. AP[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_6812461” align=“alignleft” width=“940”] Fans with umbrellas wait patiently for the match resumption, but were well-prepared for the heavy rain. Reuters[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_6812431” align=“alignleft” width=“940”] Here’s some cheerful Indian fans in the picture. Virat Kohli-led India are yet to lose a match in this tournament despite Thursday’s washout. AP[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_6812451” align=“alignleft” width=“940”] New Zealand’s James Neesham shares a light moment as throws a pair of gloves to the fans while they wait for the rain to disappear. Reuters[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_6812411” align=“alignleft” width=“940”] Umpires Marais Erasmus and Paul Reifel pictured during the rain delay. The latest contest was the fourth match being abandoned in this World Cup- The most in the history of the tournament. Reuters[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_6812421” align=“alignleft” width=“940”] This is not a sight one would want to see. Groundstaff rush to cover the pitch as heavy rain makes its appearance. Both India and New Zealand eventually shared a point. AP[/caption]