For a while on Saturday, despite the generosity of the yuletide spirit, it was deja-vu all over again. It came down in a gauzy drizzle, drenching the harbour-side, wetting the murals, soaking the Christmas trees. The gloom was reminiscent of Centurion as it was before the first Test. But there were differences.

India was able to fit in its final practice session before the second Test today, unlike in Centurion where the players withdrew indoors for yoga; the conditions at Kingsmead - although they appear as if they will arm the quicker bowlers much as they seemed to at SuperSport Park - are subtly different.

Published Date : Sunday, 26/12/2010 5:36 PM IST

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