The teams stayed put in their hotels with rain drenching the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, India vs New Zealand, 1st Test, Bengaluru, October 15, 2024© Ashish Pant/ESPNcricinfo
The same used surface greeted the players for their return to Multan, Pakistan vs England, 2nd Test, Multan, 1st day, October 15, 2024© Getty Images
Tim Southee isn't likely to drop one, even in training, India vs New Zealand, 1st Test, Bengaluru, October 14, 2024 © AFP/Getty Images