{
  "type": "article",
  "title": "Rain Stalls Dharamshala Opener: IND vs AFG First ODI Toss Pushed Back as Clouds Loom",
  "summary": "Heavy rain in Dharamshala forced officials to postpone the toss for the first ODI between India and Afghanistan. Weather officials expect the rain to ease after 2 PM, raising hopes of a start without major delay.",
  "content": "Wet Outfield, Toss On Hold\nThe weather has thrown a spanner in the works in Dharamshala. Ahead of the first one-day international between India and Afghanistan, a heavy downpour swept across the venue, leaving officials unable to carry out the toss at the scheduled hour. A match update issued by the BCCI has confirmed that the toss now stands postponed.\n\nHow Long It Poured\nThe ground was lashed by steady, heavy rain for roughly 30 minutes. There is some respite now, as the intensity has dropped somewhat, but the sky remains heavy with thick, dark clouds. All eyes are on the heavens, with everyone hoping the rain stops completely so the players can finally get out onto the field.\n\n \n\nThe Original Timeline\nAs per the schedule, the ODI was due to begin at 1.30 PM, with the toss set for exactly half an hour earlier at 1 PM. The rain, however, upended that plan entirely. The delay was also flagged on Afghanistan's official social media handle.\n\n The much-anticipated opening ODI between Afghanistan and India has been delayed due to rain. 👍\n\nWill There Be Play Today?\nThere is a glimmer of hope from the weather department, which forecasts that the rain could stop after 2 PM. The bigger comfort is that Dharamshala's ground is known for an excellent drainage system. That means if the rain relents, play could get underway without too much delay even if the outfield was not fully covered.\n\nKohli Out, Suspense Over Rohit\nThere is significant news off the field for Team India as well. Virat Kohli was part of the squad picked for this series but has been ruled out after picking up an injury. Meanwhile, Rohit Sharma was included by the selectors on the condition that he proves his fitness. That leaves another question hanging over the day — whether Rohit will actually take the field in today's contest.\n\nWhat this means for you\n• For cricket fans: If you are waiting for today's IND vs AFG ODI, keep checking updates on TV or streaming, as a start is only likely after 2 PM and only if the rain stops.\n• In Dharamshala: Spectators heading to the stadium should carry an umbrella or raincoat and be prepared for a delayed start or a reduced-overs match.",
  "url": "https://trendkia.com/en/cricket/dharmashala-men-barisha-ne-roka-khela-ind-vs-afg-pahale-vanade-ka-tosa-tala-maic-397",
  "category": "Cricket",
  "publishedAt": "2026-06-13",
  "tags": [
    "India vs Afghanistan",
    "Dharamshala ODI",
    "rain delay",
    "toss postponed",
    "Rohit Sharma",
    "Virat Kohli injury",
    "ODI series"
  ],
  "language": "en",
  "site": "TrendKia"
}