Old Trafford Test: Rain Halts England's Lead vs India on Day 2

August 08, 2014 23:24

England were on 237/6, leading India by 85 runs when rain abandoned play on the second day of the fourth Test at Old Trafford (All images AP).

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India began day two of the Old Trafford Test on the back foot as England had bowled out Mahendra Singh Dhoni's men for a paltry 152 on the first day and were nearing a comfortable lead on Day 1 (All images AP).
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Ian Bell continued from where he left off on the first day to notch up his 42nd Test fifty.
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In the gap of two overs, Bhuvneshwar Kumar struck twice to get rid of nightwatchman Chris Jordan and the well-set Ian Bell to give Dhoni something to cheer about. With still 12 runs behind India's total, England had lost half their side.
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Varun Aaron then setup Moeen Ali beautifully to rattle his stumps.
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Pankaj Singh's frustration extended to the second Test as he continued to go wicket-less.
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Joe Root and Jos Buttler led England's fightback after Indian pacers had taken the momentum away from them in the first innings.
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Joe Root (48 not out) and Jos Buttler (22 not out) stitched an unbeaten stand of 67 runs before rain came down and forced both teams off the field.
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Slight drizzle soon turned into heavy rain as puddles formed in the outfield, making it tough for the ground staff to get the game back on.
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The umpires inspected the conditions multiple times and eventually ruled out the chance of further play on the second day's play.
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More than a session-and-a-half was lost due to rain with England on 237/6, leading India by 85 runs in the first innings.
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