Persistent rain has meant that play could not begin on time in the first MTN one-day international between South Africa and England at the Wanderers.

South Africa will seek to end a five-match losing streak when they meet England in the first one-day international at the Wanderers Stadium on Friday.

Nothing that happened before counts — the real contest starts on Friday, say Dale Steyn ahead of the Proteas’ opener against England on Friday.

Andrew Puttick and JP Duminy made centuries as the Cobras coasted to victory over the Lions in their MTN40 match at the Wanderers on Wednesday.

The domestic limited overs season opens with a bang at the Wanderers on Wednesday when the Lions and the Cape Cobras meet in the first MTN40 match.

Dale Steyn’s actions in taking Myprodol do not even count as a misdemeanour, but they are a reminder that cricket is moving away from its past.