Rain hinders Australia more than India

Dec 10, 2014

Having retired hurt on 60 because of back trouble on the first day, Michael Clarke batted in the nets before play on the second•Getty Images

Clarke was soon batting in the middle. He grimaced when he tried to pull but deliveries that tested him were few and far between•Getty Images

Smith went over to where Phillip Hughes' Test cap number - 408 - was painted on the outfield to celebrate his hundred•Getty Images

After the first break for rain, Clarke went on the attack and moved from 85 to 98 in no time at all•Getty Images

Smith went on the charge against Varun Aaron, and it seemed Australia were accelerating towards a declaration•Getty Images

A light drizzle delayed the start by ten minutes•Getty Images

Steven Smith resumed his innings smoothly, and scored swiftly•Getty Images

Soon after, Australia's score was 408, and there was a brief pause as the crowd applauded•Getty Images

Only 11 balls were bowled after rain had forced an early lunch before another shower took Clarke and Smith off the field again•Getty Images

Smith played a shot a ball and Australia had steamed to 6 for 473, when rain once again interrupted play•Getty Images

Ishant Sharma had been India's best bowler on the first day but he too sent down several poor deliveries on the second morning•Getty Images

Virat Kohli and Mohammed Shami couldn't find answers to India's problems•AFP

Clarke's century celebration was subdued after play resumed•Getty Images

Only a few more overs of play was possible and Australia finished on 7 for 517 on a day marred by rain and bad light•Getty Images