Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni bat left-handed as wet outfield plays spoilsport in Hyderabad - See pics

Hyderabad, Oct 14: Fans were left disappointed as the wet outfield at Hyderabad stadium played spoilsport and forced the deciding Twenty20 international between India and Australia to be called off without a ball being bowled on Friday (October 13).

The condition of the outfield was too bad for the match to be conducted and the series between the two teams ended in a tie.

According to the umpires, the outfield was so sodden that there was no real chance of play despite the fact that it did not rain for quite a while.

Fans gathered at the Rajiv Gandhi Cricket Stadium as well as millions of fans glued to their television screens were left disappointed.

However, the Indian cricketers decided to provide a little bit of entertainment to the fans, who wanted to see their favourite stars in action against the Aussies.

As it became quite evident that the match is not going to be held, Virat Kohli and his boys took their bats and played left-handed. The crowd went behind their favourite stars as the latter tried to give them a little bit of entertainment.

Kohli, MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya batted left-handed. Here are the images:

Kohli plays left hand

Indian Captain Virat Kohli plays left hand before the 3rd T20 international match between India and Australia as it delayed due to wet outfield at Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad on Friday.

Kohli plays left hand

Virat Kohli plays left hand before the start of the 3rd T20 international match between India and Australia.

MS Dhoni bats left handed

Former India Captain MS Dhoni plays left hand before the 3rd T20 international match between India and Australia.

Rohit Sharma tries hands

India vice-captain Rohit Sharma joined Kohli and Dhoni to try batting left-handed.

Hardik Pandya

Hardik Pandya plays left hand before the start of the match between India and Australia.