India, March 1 -- Unusual methods being used to dry out cricket grounds in a desperate attempt to resume play is nothing new. From using pedestal fans to hair dryers and burning haystacks - we have seen it all in various venues across the globe. The groundstaff of the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore added another angle by using giant moppers to clear out the water from the covers during the Afghanistan vs Australia ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Group B match on Saturday (February 28).

Chasing 274 for victory at Gaddafi Stadium, Australia were 109-1 in 12.5 overs when heavy rain stopped play. The ground was covered quickly but the downpour left a pool of water on the covers. When it finally stopped after two hours, the groundstaff made desperate at...