India vs Sri Lanka, Kolkata Test: IND totter before rain ruins Day 2

India were reeling at 74/5 before rain washed out the second day’s play at Kolkata. (BCCI )

Updated on: Nov 17, 2017 3:46 PM IST

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India were reeling at 74/5 before rain washed out the second day’s play at Kolkata. (BCCI )

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Cheteshwar Pujara’s overnight partner Ajinkya Rahane (in pic) fell to Dasun Shanaka, caught behind for four after a tentative 21-ball stay at the crease. (PTI)

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Shanaka, playing just his second Test after his debut against England last year, also got R Ashwin for four, putting the hosts in trouble at 50/5. (PTI)

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Pujara then batted sensibly and punished almost every loose delivery. (AFP)

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Pujara, batting on 47, and wicketkeeper-batsman Wriddhiman Saha, on six, were at the crease when rain halted play before lunch. (PTI)

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Rain didn’t stop, which meant no play was possible after lunch -- forcing the umpires to call off day’s proceedings prematurely again. (PTI)

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Only 21 overs were bowled on the second day as the wet start to the three-Test series continued. (BCCI )

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Steady showers had allowed just 11.5 overs on the first day. (BCCI )