WTC Final: First day's play washed out, reserve day to come in force
The eagerly-awaited opening day of the World Test Championship final between India and NZ was rained out in Southampton, which is set to bring the reserve day into the equation. Umpires Michael Gough & Richard Illingworth, after multiple inspections, called off the game at 7:30 pm IST. As per ICC playing conditions guidelines, if required the reserve sixth day can come into effect with six hours of play lost on Day 1 itself.