KOLKATA: Rain delayed the toss for the opening Test between India and Sri Lanka in Kolkata on Thursday.
Inclement weather in the eastern city of Kolkata had forced the two teams to cancel their practice on the eve of the first of the three Tests and drizzle Thursday morning kept the covers in place at Eden Gardens.
Top-ranked India, who swept Sri Lanka 9-0 across all three formats from July to September, are looking to continue their winning run ahead of their South African tour early next year.
The Dinesh Chandimal-led Sri Lanka are dreaming of a first Test win on Indian soil after beating Pakistan 2-0 in the UAE last month.
Inclement weather in the eastern city of Kolkata had forced the two teams to cancel their practice on the eve of the first of the three Tests and drizzle Thursday morning kept the covers in place at Eden Gardens.
Top-ranked India, who swept Sri Lanka 9-0 across all three formats from July to September, are looking to continue their winning run ahead of their South African tour early next year.
The Dinesh Chandimal-led Sri Lanka are dreaming of a first Test win on Indian soil after beating Pakistan 2-0 in the UAE last month.
