The weather had the final say on the second day
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Heavy, persistent rain led to the second day of the second Test between India and South Africa in Bangalore being washed out.
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The toss itself was abandoned due to the rain
With the ODI series between Sri Lanka and New Zealand having finished as a 1-1 draw, the focus shifted to the highly-anticipated first Twenty20 International in Pallekele, but to the disappointment of everyone, the match was abandoned without a ball being bowled due to heavy rain.
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Sharma spent a couple of hours working on his line and length
Just two days after being smashed for 30 runs, which included four sixes, off one over by Australia all-rounder James Faulkner, India pace bowler Ishant Sharma worked on tightening his line and length with bowling coach Joe Dawes for a couple of hours in an optional practice in Ranchi.
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Rain claimed the second match of the series
Australia maintained their 1-0 lead heading into the fourth ODI after the third ODI in Edgbaston was washed out just 16 overs into England’s innings, in which they were struggling at 59/3.
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Clarke scored his maiden ODI century against England
Australia captain Michael Clarke recorded his maiden ODI century against England in style as he led his side to a convincing 88-run win in the second ODI at Old Trafford to give the baggy greens a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.
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The last seven-match ODI series between India and Australia was played in October-November 2009
Australia are set to return to India after their 4-0 whitewashing in the Test series in February-March to play seven ODIs and a one-off Twenty20 International.
