North Sound (Antigua), Aug 22 (PTI) The start of the first Test between India and the West Indies has been delayed due to wet outfield following rain here on Thursday.

The toss, which was scheduled at 9am local time, is yet to happen though the rain has stopped.

The match will be the opening contest of the World Test Championships for both the sides.

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