Published: Aug 09, 2018, 05:23 PM (IST)
Edited: Aug 09, 2018, 05:23 PM (IST)
The much anticipated second Test between India and England at Lord’s had gotten off to a wet start with teams not even coming out for the toss and the persistent drizzle at St John’s Wood, London meant the first session was wiped out, and early lunch was taken.
India vs England, 2nd Test – MATCH CENTRE
Overnight rain had dampened conditions at Lord’s, and as a light but steady drizzle continued through the day the chances of play starting on time quickly receded.
Under granite skies, the match umpires decided Marais Erasmus and Chris Gaffaney inspected conditions and decided that the toss could not proceed, and two hours later it was announced that the first session had been washed out and that an early lunch would be taken.
