Persistent showers delayed the start of the Netherlands-Ireland match at the World T20 © AFP

Spectators take cover during a spell of rain © IDI/Getty Images

A super sopper is parked over the covered outfield at the HPCA stadium © IDI/Getty Images

The groundstaff cover up the outfield © AFP

Rain delayed the start of the match © International Cricket Council

Security personnel inspect the ground ahead of the Bangladesh-Netherlands qualifier © AFP

A snapshot of Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association stadium in Dharamsala © ACC

The Nepal team in Dharamsala © ESPNcricinfo Ltd

The rain came down during Delhi-Punjab's Vijay Hazare Trophy match © ESPNcricinfo Ltd

Panoramic view of the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium © BCCI

Virat Kohli poses for a photo in front of the Himalayas © BCCI

Rohit Sharma practises with the Himalayas as a backdrop © BCCI

The lights come on at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium © Associated Press

A view of the mountains in Dharamsala © Indian Premier League

Lalit Modi with HPCA president Anurag Thakur © Indian Premier League

Students of the Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts perform the 'Tashi Shopa' © Indian Premier League

The picturesque stadium in Dharamsala © Indian Premier League