All set for play: the new white balls laid out ahead of the India-New Zealand ODI at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad © BCCI

There were large wet patches on the outfield in Hyderabad © BCCI

The Hyderabad groundstaff sprinkle sawdust on wet patches © BCCI

Rain delayed the start of play by an hour © BCCI

Steady rain interrupted the start of play © BCCI

Storm clouds gather over the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium © AFP

The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium under lights © Getty Images

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad © ESPNcricinfo Ltd

Indian cricketers jog around the ground as a South African player looks on © AFP

Sachin Tendulkar practices his fielding © AFP

Suresh Raina dives for a ball © AFP

Graeme Smith is escorted onto the field by security guards © AFP

Harbhajan Singh mixes the bhangra with fielding drills © AFP

Rahul Dravid streches with his team-mates © AFP

Sachin Tendulkar turns his arm over during a practice session © AFP