India vs England Live Cricket Score, 2nd Test, Day 1: The first Test between India and England ended in a draw. At Lord’s in the 2nd Test, it is all to play for both Virat Kohli and Joe Root. Follow live score and updates of IND vs ENG 2nd Test Day 1 at Lord’s.
India vs England 2nd Test Day 1 Live Updates: Going into the 2nd Test at Lord’s, both India and England have a fair share of injury concerns. Shardul Thakur’s injury has led to India mulling whether to add an extra pacer in Ishant Sharma, or bring in R Ashwin who can bat as well. For England, Stuart Broad is already ruled out – while there are doubts regarding James Anderson as well. A Test match at Lord’s could not have asked for a better story to set it up.
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- AUG 12, 2021 03:11 PM IST Rain has stopped, toss at 3:20 PMAs expected, the good news is that the drizzle has stopped at Lord’s and the groundsmen are working to get those covers off as quickly as possible. Right then, the toss is going to take place in roughly 10 minutes’ time, which is 3:20 PM India time. first ball to be bowled at 3:45 PM.
- AUG 12, 2021 03:04 PM IST Toss delayed: Where there is cricket, rain followsThat’s what seems to be the pattern in this series so far. Until yesterday, it was bright and sunny in London and even the forecast for Thursday looked promising, that is until the match day arrived. The dark clouds have come rushing in from nowhere and covered the skies. Rain loves Test cricket equally it seems.
- AUG 12, 2021 02:59 PM IST Rain at Lord’sIt has started raining at the Lord’s and the covers have come on. However, it is believed to be a passing shower.
- AUG 12, 2021 02:42 PM IST Toss at 3pm (IST)The toss between India and England for the first Test will take place at 3 pm (IST).
- AUG 12, 2021 02:34 PM IST Chopra’s word of caution for India