More drizzle delays start of rain-hit Bengaluru test

(L-R) Umpires CK Nandan, Ian Gould and Richard Kettleborough walk as they inspect the field on the fourth day of the second test cricket match between India and South Africa in Bengaluru, India, November 17, 2015. REUTERS/Abhishek N. Chinnappa

BENGALURU (Reuters) - Morning drizzle has delayed the start of the final day's play in the rain-ruined second test between India and South Africa on Wednesday. Cyclonic rains and a wet outfield have combined to ensure no play has been possible since 81 overs were bowled on the opening day of what is South African batsman AB de Villiers' 100th test match. Play was to start at 9:15 a.m. (0345 GMT) on the final day but the umpires decided to hold a further inspection at 11:30 a.m. before play could resume. The rain has stopped and weather permitting, India, who lead the four-match series 1-0, will resume on 80 for no loss in response to South Africa's 214. (Reporting by Amlan Chakraborty in New Delhi; Editing by John O'Brien)