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India vs New Zealand: Sun stops play

India vs New Zealand: The sun, shining down the Napier wicket, was too bright for batsmen, fielders and umpires, and senior umpire Shaun George took the players off the field with India 44 for one in reply to New Zealand's 157.

By AFP

January 23, 2019

Napier, New Zealand: Rain often disrupts cricket, but in New Zealand it was the sun that forced players off the field on Wednesday during the one-day international between New Zealand and India.

The sun, shining down the Napier wicket, was too bright for batsmen, fielders and umpires, and senior umpire Shaun George took the players off the field with India 44 for one in reply to New Zealand's 157.

"Everyone is being protected," George said, adding it was the first time he had experienced play called off because of the sun.

Play resumed after about 30 minutes, with the disruption reducing the match by one over. India´s target was reduced by one run.