India's Bhuvneshwar Kumar (2nd R) celebrates with team-mate Varun Aaron (R) after the dismissal of England's Chris Jordan during the fourth cricket test match at the Old Trafford cricket ground, Manchester, England August 8, 2014. REUTERS/Philip Brown
MANCHESTER England (Reuters) - England's hopes of taking the initiative in the fourth test against India were washed out by the rain as a torrential downpour after lunch left the outfield unplayable during the second day on Friday.
After bowling India out for a lowly 152 in the first innings, England hoped to build a healthy advantage but a lengthy rain delay meant play was abandoned with the hosts 85 runs ahead on 237 for six.
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