WTC Final: Fans question ICC for holding title match in English summer after rain washes out 1st session

Cricket fans took to social media to slam the International Cricket Council (ICC) for holding the World Test Championship Final in England despite being aware of the unpredictable weather in the United Kingdom.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is facing a lot of flak on social media from cricket fans after rain delayed the toss and washed out the first session of play in the ICC World Test Championship Final between India and New Zealand in Southampton. Update from Southampton The toss has been delayed and there will be no play in the opening session. #WTC21 Final | #INDvNZ pic.twitter.com/9IAnIc56jQ https://t.co/QruHQHxjop pic.twitter.com/VTrotVWJG2 Why @ICC organising such a big matches like #ICCWTCFinal in this English Summer! They know that the possibility of the rain is so high in this time.I am eagerly waiting from past 2 months to watch this ultimate test match!This is so disheartening @bhogleharsha @BCCI @ECB_cricket 2013,2017CT,Wc2019(first half), all are the prime examples in which rain Spoiled the matches,If icc have to conduct in england then just do it in July or August 1st half. In June the summer just starts and have chances of rain most off. Either then just do it in another country Thank you dear ICC for choosing England for hosting final and ruining our mood Leaked picture of Kane Williamson Batting and Rishab Pant keeping on Day 5 of the WTC final pic.twitter.com/ZsRHajbFUw It started raining in Southampton on Thursday afternoon and Friday's coin toss could not take place because of the drizzle which ensured the square remained under cover. Heavy rain and thunderstorms are likely to play spoilsport throughout the opening day. The organisers have allocated a reserve day to make up for any lost time during the regular days of the match.