Another washout as Headingley ODI abandoned

YORKSHIRE have suffered a hat-trick of one-day international washouts in the space of five years after rain forced the abandonment of today’s game between England and Australia at Headingley.
By The Newsroom
Published 6th Sep 2013, 14:46 BST
Headingley groundstaff mop the pitch as the rain falls delaying the start of England one day international match with AustraliaHeadingley groundstaff mop the pitch as the rain falls delaying the start of England one day international match with Australia
Headingley groundstaff mop the pitch as the rain falls delaying the start of England one day international match with Australia

Play was officially called off at 1.30pm by umpires Aleem Dar and Richard Illingworth after torrential rain in the area this morning.

It follows the washouts in 2009 and 2012 when England were due to meet West Indies on both occasions.

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Yorkshire are insured against rained-off internationals so do not lose out financially, while spectators are entitled to a refund on the face value of their tickets.

For details on how to claim refunds visit: www.yorkshireccc.com

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