Visitors had faced a mere 15 overs when weathergods destroyed any chances of play post lunch
India's Cheteshwar Pujara plays a shot against Sri Lanka on the day one of their third test cricket match in Colombo, Sri Lanka. (Photo: AP)
Colombo: Rain played spoilsport on the opening day, washing out more than two sessions, after India were reduced to a precarious 50 for two in their first innings on the opening day of the third and final cricket Test against Sri Lanka here on Friday.
Persistent rain prevented any play after the first hour at the SSC, where heavens opened up shortly in the morning session. The visitors had faced a mere 15 overs when weathergods destroyed any chances of play post lunch.
Cheteshwar Pujara (19) and skipper Virat Kohli (14) were the unbeaten batsmen for India when play was called off after a couple of inspections on a soggy ground, which had puddles owing to the showers. For the remaining four days, weather-permitting, play will start at 9.45 am and go on till 5.15 pm to make up the overs lost.
Brief scores:
India (first innings): 50/2 in 15 overs (C. Pujara (batting) 19, V. Kohli (batting) 14, Prasad 1/16, Pradeep 1/16) vs Sri Lanka.
( Source : PTI )
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