Persistent rain washed out the entire third day's play in the first Test between India and South Africa in Cape Town.
Heavy showers had been forecast for Sunday and they duly arrived early in the morning. It didn't stop raining at all, instead picked up as the scheduled start time of play approached.
It did stop raining intermittently post scheduled lunch time.
The grounds men even got down to work, with the umpires looking around, and the Super Sopper was put to use as well.
Three covers were taken off to help the drying process.
But rain returned and put their efforts to naught. All the puddles, that had been cleared initially, were back on the outfield.
Post lunch, the Indian team too arrived at the ground. To use up the day, a few players as well as support staff made their way to the indoor nets' facilities. Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jasprit Bumrah, Sanjay Bangar and Bharat Arun were spotted amongst the first bunch heading there.
Despite the loss of an entire day, a result is expected with two more days to go.
On day one, South Africa were bowled out for 286 runs in the first innings with Bhuvneshwar Kumar taking 4-87. India were reduced to 28/3 at stumps.
India finished with 209 runs in their first innings on the second day and trailed by 77 runs. South Africa were 65/2 at stumps with an overall lead of 142 runs. Hardik Pandya single-handedly kept his side in contention with 93 runs off 95 balls and then took 2-17 as well.
Dale Steyn, in his comeback Test match, suffered a heel injury while bowling during the first innings. He has been ruled out of the remainder of this Test, and the series as a result.
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