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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 ImagesRain 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
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August 09, 2018