‘I would prefer if it rains more in Bangalore on Wednesday’

 There is no chance of life in the ongoing second Test between India and South Africa, says Hashim Amla’s brother, Ahmed.

Speaking exclusively over telephone from Durban, Hashim’s brother, who is also a cricketer with 128 First Class and 127 List A matches, said: “I would prefer it rains more in Bangalore on Wednesday and the play is washed out again". 

The fourth day's play was also a washout on the third consecutive day. 

"There is no possibility of a result in this match and playing tomorrow, even if God permits, makes no sense".    

"Only South Africa could complete its innings and Indian batting is incomplete. I think "enough" cricket is played in this Test,” he said sarcastically.  

"I don't know how the match can be made interesting on the last day. I wish both teams go ahead and look positive for the remaining two Tests. There is some cricket left in the series,” the 36-year-old Amla signed off. 

There will be no free entry to the general public on the last day on Wednesday.

"Why should there be a free entry for all spectators. Only the children and students, as usual are permitted free,” Brijesh Patel, the honorary secretary, speaking from the KSCA Stadium, said. 

There has been an insurance for this Test. However, having a day's play already done, the hosts are certainly at loss. The amount of insurance was not revealed.

IND vs SA, Second Test Day 4: Rain stops, inspection at 10 am

The super soppers are at work on day four of the India-South Africa Test at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. There will be an inspection at 10:00 am.

Bengaluru: After rain played spoilsport on day two and three of the second Test between India and South Africa, the things look positive on day four on Tuesday.

The officials are set to inspect the ground conditions at 10 am.

Persistent rain ensured play was called off without a single ball being bowled for two successive days at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.

After losing the entire second day's play to inclement weather on Sunday, day three was given an early start time but the steady drizzle ensured the players would remain in the pavilion for another three sessions.

"Play for Day 3 has been called off due to persistent rain. Weather permitting, Day 4 will begin at 9:15 am (3:45 GMT)," the Indian cricket board tweeted.

India, who lead the series 1-0, have dominated what little play that has been available, dismissing South Africa for 214 before ending the opening day on 80 without loss.

The steady drizzle left puddles in the outfield and around the edges of the covered square in the middle.

With more downpours forecast on Tuesday, the chance of a positive result in Proteas talisman AB de Villiers' 100th test appears to be growing ever more remote.

The visitors, looking out of sorts after being beaten inside three days on a turning track in the series-opener in Mohali, would probably welcome the rain intervention, though.

With eight of their batsmen surrendering to the Indian spinners in the first innings at Bengaluru, South Africa already find themselves on the back foot in the four-test series.

The absence of injured pace duo of Daley Steyn and Vernon Philander has also taken the sting out of their attack, compounding the crisis for the world's top-ranked test team, who have not lost an away series since 2006.

The third test is in Nagpur and starts on Nov. 25.