
The pitch at the Basin Reserve is covered during a rain interruption, New Zealand v West Indies, 2nd Test, Wellington, 2nd day, December 12, 2013© Getty Images

The covers are on at the Basin Reserve, New Zealand v West Indies, 2nd Test, Wellington, 2nd day, December 12, 2013© AFP

A coffee cart retailer waits as rain halts play at the Basin Reserve at the Basin Reserve, New Zealand v England, 2nd Test, Wellington, 5th day, March 18, 2013© PA Photos