![after the main Kingsmead heavy roller broke down before the start of play on the second day of the 3rd Test between England and South Africa, the groundstaff used this roller for a short time before the umpires stated it was "unofficial". This was mainly due to its size, as you can see from the car next to it in the photo.](https://img1.hscicdn.com/image/upload/f_auto,t_ds_w_1280,q_80/lsci/db/PICTURES/DB/121999/008731.jpg)
after the main Kingsmead heavy roller broke down before the start of play on the second day of the 3rd Test between England and South Africa, the groundstaff used this roller for a short time before the umpires stated it was "unofficial". This was mainly due to its size, as you can see from the car next to it in the photo.© ESPNcricinfo Ltd
![The start of play in the 3rd Test was delayed on the second day by 25 minutes because the heavy roller had developed a flat battery after overnight rain had leaked into it.](https://img1.hscicdn.com/image/upload/f_auto,t_ds_w_1280,q_80/lsci/db/PICTURES/DB/121999/008730.jpg)
The start of play in the 3rd Test was delayed on the second day by 25 minutes because the heavy roller had developed a flat battery after overnight rain had leaked into it.© ESPNcricinfo Ltd
![South Africa v England at Kingsmead, Durban (27 Dec 1999)](https://img1.hscicdn.com/image/upload/f_auto,t_ds_w_1280,q_80/lsci/db/PICTURES/DB/121999/008729.jpg)
South Africa v England at Kingsmead, Durban (27 Dec 1999)© ESPNcricinfo Ltd