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Ground staff try clearing the rain from the pitch at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. The World Cup League 2 match between UAE vs Scotland was eventually abandoned. All photos by Pawan Singh / The National
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Ground staff try clearing the rain from the pitch at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. The World Cup League 2 match between UAE vs Scotland was eventually abandoned. All photos by Pawan Singh / The National
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Ground staff pumped rain water from the pitch to outside the stadium in an effort to get the match on.
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Ground staff try in vain to dry the pitch ahead of the UAE's World League 2 match against Scotland on Wednesday.
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Ground staff try clearing the rain from the pitch at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
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Ground staff try clearing the rain from the pitch at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. The World Cup League 2 match between UAE vs Scotland was eventually abandoned. All photos by Pawan Singh / The National
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Ground staff try clearing the rain from the pitch at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. The World Cup League 2 match between UAE vs Scotland was eventually abandoned. All photos by Pawan Singh / The National
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Ground staff pumped rain water from the pitch to outside the stadium in an effort to get the match on.
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Ground staff try in vain to dry the pitch ahead of the UAE's World League 2 match against Scotland on Wednesday.
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Ground staff try clearing the rain from the pitch at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
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Ground staff try clearing the rain from the pitch at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. The World Cup League 2 match between UAE vs Scotland was eventually abandoned. All photos by Pawan Singh / The National
Sharjah stadium witnesses its first ODI washout as UAE and Scotland share points
World Cup League Two match called off due to waterlogged outfield following heavy rainfall
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