Rain washes out Champions Trophy game between South Africa and Australia

Rain washed out the Champions Trophy game between South Africa and two-time winner Australia on Tuesday without a ball being bowled.

The pitch remained under covers at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium throughout the day because of a persistent light drizzle before umpires called off the game shortly after 5 p.m. local time.

Both unbeaten teams go into their last Group B game with a chance to qualify for the semifinals with three points…