The first game of India's tour of South Africa was washed out without a toss, South Africa vs India, 1st T20I, Durban, December 10, 2023
The first game of India's tour of South Africa was washed out without a tossAFP/Getty Images
A bunch of hands attempt to sort the sightscreen malfunction at Kingsmead, South Africa vs Bangladesh, 1st Test, Durban, 1st Day, March 31, 2022
A bunch of hands attempt to sort the sightscreen malfunction at KingsmeadAFP/Getty Images
The covers come on at Kingsmead, South Africa v Sri Lanka, 4th ODI, Durban, March 10, 2019
The covers come on at KingsmeadGetty Images
The surface at Kingsmead had a smattering of grass, Durban, August 18, 2016
The surface at Kingsmead had a smattering of grassFirdose Moonda/ESPNcricinfo
The pitch at Kingsmead for the Boxing Day Test between South Africa and India, Durban, December 22, 2010
The pitch at Kingsmead for the Boxing Day Test between South Africa and IndiaESPNcricinfo Ltd
Tim Bresnan bowls in the indoor nets ahead of the fifth and final ODI against South Africa, Durban, December 3, 2009
Tim Bresnan bowls in the indoor nets ahead of the fifth and final ODI against South AfricaGetty Images
A South African Mr Blobby watches the cricket at Kingsmead, South Africa v West Indies, 3rd Test, Durban, 3rd day, January 12, 2008
A South African Mr Blobby watches the cricket at KingsmeadESPNcricinfo Ltd
Fans brave the dampness, waiting for India's tour of South Africa to kick off, South Africa vs India, 1st T20I, Durban, December 10, 2023
Fans brave the dampness, waiting for India's tour of South Africa to kick offAFP/Getty Images
The start of first day's play was delayed due to a technical malfunction of the sightscreen, South Africa vs Bangladesh, 1st Test, Durban, 1st Day, March 31, 2022
The start of first day's play was delayed due to a technical malfunction of the sightscreenGetty Images
Kingsmead in Durban, unchanged for 25 years, Durban, February 28, 2018
Kingsmead in Durban, unchanged for 25 yearsGetty Images
The Kingsmead pitch has quite a green tinge to it, South Africa v India, 2nd ODI, Durban, December 7, 2013
The Durban pitch has quite a green tinge to itESPNcricinfo Ltd/Sidharth Monga
Australian football fans camp at Kingsmead during the World Cup, Durban, June 13, 2010
Australian football fans camp at KingsmeadRajesh Jantilal/AFP
Durban's Kingsmead ground is under water ahead of the fifth and final ODI against England, December 3, 2009
Durban's Kingsmead ground is under water ahead of the fifth and final ODI against EnglandGetty Images
A highly decorated, and decorative, spectator enjoys the cricket at Kingsmead, South Africa v West Indies, 3rd Test, Durban, 3rd day, January 12, 2008
A highly decorated, and decorative, spectator enjoys the cricket at KingsmeadESPNcricinfo Ltd
It was a rainy start to India's tour of South Africa, South Africa vs India, 1st T20I, Durban, December 10, 2023
It was a rainy start to India's tour of South AfricaAFP/Getty Images
Spectators at Kingsmead take cover from the rain, South Africa v Sri Lanka, 4th ODI, Durban, March 10, 2019
Spectators at Kingsmead take cover from the rainGetty Images
Ground staff bring on the covers at Kingsmead, South Africa v New Zealand, 1st Test, Durban, 2nd day, August 20, 2016
Ground staff bring on the covers at KingsmeadAFP
A general view of the Kingsmead, South Africa v India, 1st ODI, Durban, January 12, 2011
Kingsmead's large Indian support base could be seeing a Test matchGallo Images
Luke Wright bowls in the indoor nets ahead of the fifth and final ODI against South Africa, Durban, December 3, 2009
Luke Wright bowls in the indoor nets ahead of the fifth and final ODI against South AfricaGetty Images
The covers are on under grey skies at Kingsmead, Mumbai Indians v Rajasthan Royals, IPL, 7th game, Durban, April 21, 2009
The covers are on under grey skies at Kingsmeadcovers, rain/Getty Images