Bangladesh-Sri Lanka match abandoned as rain plays spoilsport

Cricket - ICC Cricket World Cup - Bangladesh v Sri Lanka - The County Ground, Bristol, Britain - June 11, 2019 Groundstaff work on the field during a rain delay Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge

BRISTOL, England (Reuters) - Sri Lanka's World Cup game against Bangladesh was abandoned on Tuesday without a ball bowled, as a record third match in the tournament was called off due to rain.

Heavy overnight and early morning rain dashed hopes of a scheduled start of play at 10.30 am (0930 GMT) as covers remained on the pitch and square in Bristol.