1st T20: Yuvraj's comeback delayed as match gets washed out

Yuvraj Singh's comeback to international cricket got delayed as rain prevented any play in the first Twenty20 between India and New Zealand at Visakhapatnam. (Photos AP & AFP)

Heavy rain prevented the covers from coming off at Visakhapatnam and ultimately did not allow play to get underway.

The mood in the dressing room was upbeat despite the sombre atmosphere outside as MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli share a light moment. Irfan Pathan looks on.

The team appeared relaxed as they waited to see how things pan out as it continued to pour down.

Yuvraj was eager to get back into the swing of things as he had a friendly chat with Ravi Shastri.

Rain-soaked fans of Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh wait for the play to start ahead of the first Twenty20 cricket match between India and New Zealand..

The fans were waiting eagerly for his arrival and despite the bad weather Yuvi obliged them by coming out on the field and waving to the crowd.