Yesterday, the opening day of the rematch after last week's no-decision, was abandoned due to the waterlogged outfield. The showers continued all yesterday and puts the entire three-day game in doubt. The game is slated to continue today and end tomorrow, but this too looks unlikely.
When the players arrived at the BET ground, they were met by only the groundsmen who were dressed in raincoats and boots. The players, on their first day of the new school term, had to content themselves with friendly games of pool on the bar.
Foundation manager Bruce Cosens expressed disappointment that the youngsters were kept in the pavilion. ``Naturally we are disappointed, but there is not much that you can do but sit and wait,'' he said.
Deighton Griffith coach Marven Alleyne expressed similar sentiment and said whenever or if ever play gets going, his players would be ready to do battle.