Sri Lanka v India start delayed due to overnight rain

India’s opening Test against Sri Lanka at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo has been delayed due to heavy overnight rain. Covers remained on the ground till lunch was taken with a further inspection scheduled just after. India are in the emerald island for a test series after seven years and last won a Test series there in 1993. Unorthodox Lankan spinner Ajantha Mendis is poised for his maiden Test cap