The Afghanistan-New Zealand one-off Test being called off without a ball being bowled was the eighth occasion when a Test has been abandoned in such a manner in the history of the game. Before this, seven matches were abandoned without a ball being bowled, dating back to 1890. The last time it happened was almost 26 years ago, in 1998. Let’s take a look at the turn of events...
England vs Australia, Old Trafford, Manchester, 1890