An Afghanistan Cricket Board official claimed that the facilities at the Noida stadium have been the same over the years. The stadiums in Afghanistan are bitterly equipped comparing to this Greater Noida venue.

The ACB official told The Indian Express on condition of anonymity, “You won't believe but the stadia in Afghanistan have better facilities than this one. We have improved our infrastructure in the past few years but here as Shahidi has mentioned nothing has changed.” 

For two days, no play has been possible at the Greater Noida Stadium due to unfit playing conditions. Despite the fact that the Sun was out for the most of second day, even toss couldn't be held as the groundsmen failed to dry the wet patches on the field.

The official further claimed that the ACB wanted to host the match against New Zealand at either Lucknow or Dehradun. But, its request was turned down by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), leaving no option but to choose Greater Noida as the venue.

"Our first choice was the Lucknow stadium and the second was Dehradun. Our requests were rejected by the BCCI and we were told that both the states are hosting their respective T20 leagues. This was the only ground available and we had no other choice left," the official said.