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Tuesday's one-off One-Day International between traditional rivals India and Pakistan was called off without a ball being bowled because of inclement weather.
A handful of spectators who turned up at the Clydesdale Ground returned disappointed as the umpires decided to abandon the match after an inspection at 1400 local time [1830 IST], citing "unplayable" ground conditions.
"It is absolutely soaking and there is no chance of play," umpire Mark Benson of England said.
There were intermittent showers right through the day, and though the sun broke out briefly it was not enough to dry the soggy outfield.
"There was a lot of wind and sun this morning but there cannot possibly be any play," Benson said.
"The problem is that the water table is very high and rain has accumulated on the top. It is very slushy," he added.
The teams, probably aware of the decision, returned to the hotel at noon.
Prince Charles, for whose charity trust the match was scheduled, visited the dressing rooms of the teams and interacted with the players. Later, he also posed for a group photograph with them.
The Indian team, which arrived in Glasgow from Belfast, where they defeated South Africa 2-1 in a three-match series, will now proceed to England to play three Tests and seven ODIs.
India start their series against England with a four-day fixture against county club Sussex from July 7 at Hove.