The start of the first Test between India and South Africa at SuperSport Park in Centurion, on Thursday, has been delayed due to wet outfield caused by heavy rain.
The toss was scheduled to take place at 1400 IST but persistent rain since Wednesday evening meant that the ground had to be covered; a lot of water has also poured on to the uncovered parts of the outfield.
The possibility of play getting underway looks bleak.
The groundstaff has built a temporary tent over the pitch with heaters inside to prevent the track from absorbing extra moisture.
India will be hoping that play is washed out for the day, giving their top bowler Zaheer Khan an extra day to recover from his groin injury.
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