England, India fourth Test abandoned for the day due to wet outfield

Day two of the fourth Test between England and India has been abandoned for the day at Old Trafford with the hosts currently on 237-6.

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The players were forced off the field at 2.15pm during the afternoon session, shortly after they returned from lunch with England having lost three wickets.

Rain descended upon the Old Trafford pitch, but while the clouds eventually cleared, standing puddles of water on the outfield became the main issue for umpires.

After three pitch inspections, it was decided that play would not be able to resume for 6pm, which has left England with an 85-run advantage after dismissing the tourists for 152 yesterday.

Joe Root, who is two runs shy of a half-century on 48, and Joss Buttler (22 not out) will return to the crease tomorrow for day three.

The series currently stands at 1-1.