12:12 Local Time, 06:42 GMT, 12:12 IST: The problem seems to be with the practice wickets near the boundary, where the ground staff have been poking holes to get rid of the moisture, says Prakash from the venue. The umpires are having a look at the concerned area now.
11:26 Local Time: The groundstaff are making small holes with nails to remove the moisture on parts of the outfield. So the players will take early lunch and the umpires will have another inspection at 12:10. No rain at the moment, but it's gloomy and there's absolutely no sun to dry the ground, which is damp in certain areas.