New rule, no change in Durban - cricket's bad light issue returns

More than 60 overs have been lost from the first Test between South Africa and Australia despite a change by the ICC. Has cricket missed a trick?

Australia are still in command of the first Test against South Africa, leading by 139 runs despite the early finishes

It is one of cricket's oldest and most frustrating problems: bad light.

A fascinating passage of play halted when things get too gloomy.

The issue has reared its head again this week in the fascinating first Test between South Africa and Australia in Durban, wiping out more than 60 overs across the first three days.

The fact a solution was added to cricket's rules just last week, an option so far unused around the world, only adds to the frustration.

Play is already starting at 09:30 local time in Durban. This is the first October Test at Kingsmead, where the sun sets shortly after 18:00 at this time of year on South Africa's eastern coast.

Source: BBC Sport Africa