WINDIES LOOK AHEAD TO SECOND ODI AFTER WASHOUT (West Indies in Pakistan)

RAWALPINDI, Pakistan - West Indies captain Brian Lara said his side was already looking ahead to the second One-Day International, after the opening match of the five-match series was rained out Tuesday.

 

Torrential rain, which has drenched the region in recent days, saturated the outfield and playing area at the Rawalpindi Cricket Ground leaving the venue unfit for play.

 

"The weather wasn't great but we have to move on. The focus is now on the second match as the series moves on," Lara said.

 

Umpires Daryl Harper and Aleem Dar carried out an early inspection of the ground on Tuesday morning before making the final decision.

 

"The umpires asked the curator if he could hand them over the ground in three hours time but he said this would not be possible despite the rains having stopped," Naushad Ali, a Pakistan cricket Board spokesman, said.

 

West Indies' preparation for the game was also affected by the rainy weather which caused their final net session on Monday to be cancelled.

 

The visitors are seeking to win the ODI series and finish the tour on a high after losing the preceding Test series 2-0.

 

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