
Rain delayed the start of play on the second day, South Africa v Bangladesh, 1st Test, Bloemfontein, 2nd day, October 7, 2017© AFP

A view of the pitch at the Mangaung Oval a few days before the second Test, Bloemfontein, October 4, 2017© ESPNcricinfo Ltd

Chris Cairns prepares to drive, New Zealand v Zimbabwe, Super Sixes, Bloemfontein, March 8, 2003© Getty Images