Rain delays start of India-NZ Davis Cup tie

Efforts are being made to dry the courts as the sun is shining bright now. The officials will have a final inspection at 11:30 am and are hoping that they will be able to start the proceedings at that time.

The players will start practice from 10:45am.

India's Yuki Bhambri, ranked 179, is slated to play the first singles against Daniel King-Turner, who is ranked 382.

Vishnu Vardhan, ranked 262, then will take on Kiwi number one Jose Statham, ranked 317 in the world.