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Rain Delays Start of Day 2 in Galle Test
Heavy rain delayed the start of day two of the India–Sri Lanka first Test in Galle, with the ground under covers and India well placed at 288 for 2 after day one.
Galle: Heavy rain delayed the scheduled start of play on day two of the opening Test between India and Sri Lanka at the Galle International Stadium on Sunday.
The entire ground was brought under covers from the early morning hours as persistent showers hit the coastal city. Play had originally been slated to begin 15 minutes ahead of the usual time to compensate for overs lost to weather on day one.
“Update from Galle. Start of play on Day 2 has been delayed due to rain. Stay tuned for further updates,” the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) posted on its X account. With the forecast offering little optimism for an early clearance, the 130 ground staff at Galle face a difficult task to dry and prepare the surface so that play can begin as soon as conditions allow.
