Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 2019: Twitter Reacts As 1st ODI Between Pakistan And Sri Lanka Called Off Due To Rain

The first One Day International between Pakistan and Sri Lanka in Karachi which marked the return international cricket in the country has been called off without a ball bowled. Meanwhile, the fans will have to wait for more to witness some action.

Pakistan had been an isolated destination for international cricket since the 2009 terrorist attack in which gunmen targetted a Sri Lanka team bus in Lahore, leaving several cricketers injured. Minnows Zimbabwe were the last team to visit Pakistan for an ODI series in 2015.

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The fans were excited to witness some kind of cricket despite Sri Lanka sending a second-string side for the tour. 10 Sri Lanka players have pulled out of the upcoming tour of Pakistan, citing security fears. The list includes T20I skipper Lasith Malinga and ODI captain Dimuth Karunaratne along with senior all-rounder Angelo Mathews

? The first #PAKvSL ODI has been called off due to rain ? pic.twitter.com/rI8aLT0RkO

— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) September 27, 2019

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But the excitement went in vain as rain played a spoilsport throughout the game time at the National Stadium in Karachi forcing the umpires to call off the game time. Although the rain stopped after some time but the ground took a bad beating ruling out any game time.

Players from both Pakistan and Sri Lanka camps were looking forward to taking the field. Especially the home side, who were playing in front of the home crowd after so long. During all these years, Pakistan have played their home games in the United Arab Emirates.

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The fans will now have to wait for another two days to actually have some cricket. However, it is nothing when put in context that they have waited for so long. The second of three-match ODI series in on September 30 (Monday).

Twitter Reactions

Doesn’t look good here!! #pakvsl pic.twitter.com/koYWe3e14S

— zainab abbas (@ZAbbasOfficial) September 27, 2019

Sri Lanka Cricket @OfficialSLC should gift some rain covers to @TheRealPCB to cover the ground fully #PAKvSL https://t.co/3C5K4irjhp

— Azzam Ameen (@AzzamAmeen) September 27, 2019

Hoping that it doesn't rain on Sunday now. #KarachiRain #PAKvSL

— احمد علی ٹویٹس ?? (@ahmedalitweets) September 27, 2019

1st ODI between @TheRealPCB & @OfficialSLC at NSK has been called off due to rain & wet outfield. This wasn't the start we all needed but no worries, we still have a long series to go. Hoping the rain won't interrupt the next 2 ODIs. #PAKvSL #CricketComesHome

— Warda Suhaib (@WardaSuhaib) September 27, 2019

History trumped history.
First ever “abandoned due to weather” at National Stadium Karachi marks the return of ODI Cricket to Karachi after a decade.#PAKvSL

— Kamran Muzaffer (@Krick3r) September 27, 2019

Acha howa match cancel ho gaya, auqat hai nahi match conduct karwanay ki, pore roads block kar k awam ko pareshan kar k match karwa kar konsa message of peace jata hai? Disgusting and pathetic management! Aik to barish oper se road blocked!#Karachi #KarachiRain #PAKvSL

— Fasih Uddin (@Fasih_Uddin) September 27, 2019

The first ODI has been called off due to heavy rain ? #PAKvSL#KarachiRain pic.twitter.com/0zEi5HApBi

— Asif Khan (@Asifattractive) September 27, 2019

2nd ODI of PAK v SL has been rescheduled and will be played on 30th Sept. Decision taken due to unexpected rain this week. Tickets of Sunday's match can be used for Monday match.#PAKvSL

— Anas Saeed (@anussaeed1) September 27, 2019

Match between Pakistan & Sri??ka
Has been Abhinandan.#PAKvSL

— ShehrÝar GonDaĺ (@ShehryarGonda15) September 27, 2019

When you find out that cricket match in National Stadium Karachi after 10 years is washed away because of Rain… #KarachiRain #PAKvSL pic.twitter.com/We4wbztv7J

— Fasih Uddin (@Fasih_Uddin) September 27, 2019