Second day’s play washed out

A general view of the rain covers and water on the field as rain has delayed the start of play during the second day of the first Test cricket match between South Africa and India at SuperSport Park in Centurion. Pic/AFP

The second day's play in the opening Test between India and South Africa here on Monday had to be called off without a ball being bowled due to heavy and persistent rain since morning. What started as a drizzle on Monday morning became a steady downpour in the afternoon.

At the end of the opening day's play, India were strongly placed at 272-3.

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