New York: The highly anticipated India vs Pakistan match in the T20I 2024 World Cup has experienced a delay in the toss due to unfavorable weather conditions.

The umpires were seen conversing with Indian captain Rohit Sharma and head coach Rahul Dravid, as the square remained covered to protect it from the rain. Despite the weather, the players from both teams continued to warm up, and there are signs that the clouds are moving away, potentially allowing for play to commence soon.

The stands are already filled with enthusiastic supporters, eagerly waiting for the game to start despite the weather-induced delay.

Further updates on the match status are awaited as the ground staff work to prepare the pitch for play.

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Noida (PTI): A 37-year-old man allegedly died by suicide after jumping from the 22nd floor of a posh residential society in Sector 107 here, police said on Monday.

The incident took place on Sunday in Prateek Edifice Society under the jurisdiction of the Sector-39 police station. The deceased has been identified as Sajjal Mehrotra, a company director who lived in the society with his family.

"On Sunday afternoon, he jumped from the balcony of his flat on the 22nd floor," a police official said.

Family members and security guards rushed him to a nearby hospital, where doctors declared him dead, police said, adding that no suicide note has been found.

Prima facie, the deceased was suffering from depression, officials said, adding that other aspects of the case are being investigated.

The body has been sent for post-mortem and further legal formalities are underway.

Police said the man got married about 10 years ago and is survived by his wife and two children. No complaint has been received from the family in connection with the incident.

(Assistance for overcoming suicidal thoughts is available on the state’s health helpline 104, Tele-MANAS 14416.)