NZ VS IND - 2nd ODI, India tour of New Zealand, 2022

Shikhar Dhawan | India Captain: Not in our control, you just have to wait. We were waiting to get the game started, can’t help it. Now looking forward to the 3rd game. I was quite surprised with the surface, I thought it would be seaming quite a bit, but it wasn’t as much as the last match. It was good to bat on and to see Shubman perform this way was very encouraging. We wanted the sixth bowler to come in, so Sanju Samson missed out and Hooda came in. And Chahar was picked because he can swing the ball really well. A few of our guys are resting but this side is still strong, shows the depth of our squad. (On captaincy with a young squad) Damn exciting, makes me feel so young (laughs). No but seriously this is a good opportunity for the guys travelling so far, to see the way Shubman has batted and Umran’s bowling, glad to see that transition. As a team we want to get our processes right, and put on a good performance in Christchurch. Hopefully we can win and enjoy ourselves.

Kane Williamson | New Zealand captain: Disappointing (to lose this game to rain). The weather has been following us. Good team performances for us so far. Latham played a blinder (in Auckland), nice start to the series, looking forward to Christchurch now. Rankings just float around a bit, but it does recognize the hard work you put in as a team. But you try and focus on things that you can control, what cricket you can play. It was nice to make a contribution (in the first ODI) but I got a nice seat to see Latham make that switch in the second half of his innings. Amazing player (Tim Southee) for us in all formats. The quality he has brought on the field and not just that, the longevity of staying on the park and making valuable contributions for so long and being a leader in our group... it's always nice to celebrate and recognize those. Not many people have achieved what he has (on Southee playing 150 ODIs).

20:03 Local Time, 07:03 GMT, 12:33 IST: That, will be it, then. Game called off. The umpires have had the final word with both the skippers and time now for some handshakes. Both teams see the funny side of it and look all cheery while greeting each other. This, must be said, was always on the cards given the worrisome rain predictions we had leading up to this game. So, India cannot win the series now. All to play for in Hagley Oval, Christchurch on Wednesday where both these teams lock horns for one final time. Do remember to join us for that one, and let's desperately hope the rains stay away. Until then, cheers and goodbye from Raju Peethala on behalf of Mukesh Gowda, Ramakrishnan MS and Saurabh Shankar. We will leave you with the captain comments as we sign off, but do remember to follow this space for all the latest in cricket...

20:01 Local Time, 07:01 GMT, 12:31 IST: The umpires are walking out for an inspection. It's still raining and guess we are done for the day. The umpires are seen shaking hands with one of the grounstaff and we will get you an official confirmation soon, stick around...

19:45 Local Time, 06:45 GMT, 12:15 IST: Coming down quite heavy now. Groundstaff in a conflab

19:37 Local Time, 06:37 GMT, 12:07 IST: 8:35 PM Local Time in the latest that we can have the game resume. One hour from now, and the rain hasn't relented yet.

19:25 Local Time, 06:25 GMT, 11:55 IST: The bigger covers have been laid out as well. Looking glum.

19:21 Local Time, 06:21 GMT, 11:51 IST: Oops, the rain is back and the umpires have told the players to get back to the dugout. Just as Suryakumar was starting to simmer, the rain dampens the mood. Hopefully just a minor delay.

Ferguson to Suryakumar Yadav, FOUR, full on off, Suryakumar shuffles closer again and flicks this very fine for a boundary. He has been trying to do this for a while, finding his form now...

Ferguson to Suryakumar Yadav, no run, wide yorker, square driven to the point fielder

Ferguson to Suryakumar Yadav, no run, full on middle, driven into the ground towards mid-wicket. There was a fumble but Suryakumar chooses not to run

Ferguson to Suryakumar Yadav, SIX, back of a length on middle, Suryakumar shuffles away and gives himself room for a big heave over deep mid-wicket. Didn't come off the middle but it's still six! That's just how it is for this man these days...

Ferguson to Shubman Gill, 1 run, pace off length ball on off, slapped down the ground where mid-on makes a diving stop to his left

Lockie Ferguson [2.0-0-13-0] is back into the attack

M Bracewell to Shubman Gill, 1 run, fuller and quick on the pads, glanced towards deep mid-wicket

M Bracewell to Suryakumar Yadav, 1 run, full on middle, swept to deep backward square leg

M Bracewell to Suryakumar Yadav, SIX, audacious! Maybe the first time we've seen him play that. Fired full on off, Suryakumar very nonchalantly plays the reverse sweep and gets it deep into the stands. Great timing on that one!

M Bracewell to Suryakumar Yadav, no run, on a length and sharp spin. Strikes Suryakumar on the pads as the ball turns past his flick

Started to drizzle again!

M Bracewell to Shubman Gill, 1 run, quick on middle, tucked towards deep square