India`s desire to start the process of finding an ideal combination for the T20 World Cup 2024 suffered a minor dent as the SA vs IND 1st T20I was abandoned without a ball being bowled after persistent rain on Sunday. In fact, even the toss did not take place.

Now, the `Men in Blue` are left with just five T20Is, two more against the Proteas and three games against Afghanistan at home in January, ahead of next year`s showpiece in the West Indies and the USA.