India and South Africa begin a five day match at Centurion Park on Friday, knowing that it will not be considered a Test. The two countries set up a direct confrontation with the ICC after agreeing to replace controversial match referee Mike Denness for the match.
Indian captain Sourav Ganguly will not play, having reportedly suffered back spasms overnight. And batsman Virender Sehwag, banned by Denness for one Test, has been replaced in the lineup.

Under pressure from the Indian board and the South African government the United Cricket Board of South Africa (UCBSA) agreed to bring in home referee Denis Lindsay.
The former England captain came under fire on Tuesday when he meted out fines and bans to six Indian players.
But in a statement on the eve of the match, ICC chief executive Malcolm Speed repeated his backing for Denness and rejected the replacement plan.
"No cricket board has the authority to remove Mr Denness from his position as match referee," said Speed.
Bureau Report