New York (USA): A 30-minute rain delay has just been announced for now and game is scheduled to start after a pitch and ground inspection at 10.30 am local time.
The Accu weather rain warning was clockwork sharp as clouds started gathering over Nassau County Cricket Stadium around 9 am, converted into a short but brisk shower for 15 minutes and then dissipated into a grey dull day at 9.45 am.
The conditions will remain cloudy till 11 am which will make the toss crucial for both teams. Though an ICC statement on June 6 had acknowledged the poor condition of the pitch and said remedial measures were being taken on a war footing, the surface remains a concern for all teams.
It carries a volatile bounce and is extremely unpredictable with pacers like Arshdeep Singh acknowledging that a lot of energy went into controlling the swing which was taking off after hitting the surface against the Ireland team.
