England v India: second Test, day one – as it didn't happen

Persistent rain meant that no play was possible on the first day of the second Test at Lord’s 4.49pm BST It’s over, you don’t need to tell me... The umpires have accepted the inevitable, and the ECB have confirmed that, no, we cannot claim the last seven hours back. Thankfully the forecast is much better tomorrow, so play should hopefully start on time. Thanks for your company, emails, XIs – and especially for your donations. See you tomorrow! 4.46pm BST “I’d