Southampton, June 18 -- : Incessant rain saw the opening day's play in the World Test Championship final between India and New Zealand at the Ageas Bowl being called off without a ball being bowled on Friday.

Taking to Twitter, BCCI wrote: "UPDATE - Unfortunately, play on Day 1 has been called off due to rains. 10.30 AM local time start tomorrow. #WTC21."

The first session of the opening day of the World Test Championship final was already washed off. And with rain finally stopping in the second session, an inspection was set to take place at 3 pm local time -- 7:30 pm IST.

Taking to Twitter, BCCI wrote: "UPDATE -- It has stopped raining and there will be an inspection at 3 PM local and 7.30 PM IST. #WTC21."

But unfortunately, it starte...