Mirpur: The Asia Cup opener between India and Bangladesh, first time in the T20 format, could be spoiled by rain as heavy showers kissed the city on Wednesday.
Though the weather has been partly cloudy since Wednesday morning but according to sources, it has been drizzling since noon — few hours before the match.
The overcast conditions worried cricket experts and journalists at the venue. They took to social media to inform the spectators about the conditions.
Commentator Harsha Bhogle posted a photo outside his window in Dhaka.
Outside my window in Dhaka. This is going to be some shower! Luckily game 7 hours away! pic.twitter.com/BvRrIP5H2U
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) February 24, 2016
Dhaka #AsiaCupT20 Sun. Drizzle. Blazing sun. Pitch dark and serious rain with a gale-like wind. Quiet again now. All in the last hour.
— Shamya Dasgupta (@shamyad) February 24, 2016
Stunner...morning sky over the western ghats in India. Clicked enroute Dhaka. Breathtaking. 😊👠pic.twitter.com/jQGqwhhm7M
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) February 23, 2016
Former India wicketkeeper Deep Dasgupta also expressed his concern. He uploaded few photographs from his Facebook profile.
(Photo: Deep Dasgupta/ Facebook)
The Indian fans, still doubtful whether they will see MS Dhoni or Parthiv Patel behind the wickets, will be disappointed if the match is called off. This was a perfect platform to avenge their ODI series loss in 2015.
