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The last time the opening day of a Lord's Test match was washed out was in 2001 - between England and Pakistan. Getty Images
The last time the opening day of a Lord's Test match was washed out was in 2001 - between England and Pakistan. Getty Images
Rain washes out first day in second England-India Test at Lord's
Early morning overcast skies in north London give way to gentle but persistent rain sufficient to ensure pitch and square remained fully covered
Agence France Presse
09 August, 2018