IND vs SA 4th T20I: The BCCI is being slammed for the scheduled five-match T20I series between India and South Africa, as the match in Lucknow got abandoned and the toss also didn't take place owing to excessive fog. And that's why the fans who were present there expressed their disappointment and were also seen asking for refunds.
The match was supposed to start from 7 p.m. IST, but the toss got delayed owing to zero visibility as a thick blanket of fog had covered the stadium. After six inspections, the match was abandoned.
The players of both teams were seen warming up before the toss, but then had to leave the ground for their dressing rooms. India's star all-rounder Hardik Pandya was seen wearing a mask.
One fan revealed that he had to sell his wheat to buy the ticket for the match and was later seen asking for a refund.
“I sold three sacks of wheat and came here to watch this match. I want my money back," he told ANI.
Another fan revealed, “It would have been better if the match had been scheduled earlier in the day. Tickets and reimbursement are irrelevant. We wanted to see the match, see our Indian Cricket Team."
All those matches, which are being held in North India during the winter, have always been affected by weather conditions.
According to BCCI'S policy, fans will be given a refund if a game is abandoned without a ball being bowled.
Final T20I In Ahmedabad
The hosts are leading the T20I series by 2-1 after winning matches in Cuttack and Dharamsala. The Suryakumar Yadav-led side won't lose this series as the fifth match will be held in Ahmedabad.
At the same time, as per reports, Shubman Gill will be giving the rest of the series a miss owing to a toe injury. The hosts are already grappling with fitness issues of Axar Patel, who was ruled out of the third T20I owing to illness.