England vs India: Rain stops play at Headingley

The first Test between England and India, at Leeds, Headingley, could be disrupted by rain on day five: follow live weather updates here.

The first day's play was unaffected by rain, with India going to stumps at 359-3. The skies remained overcast, but there was no stoppage due to rain, until the action shifted to the second day, and England bowled India out for 471. Having collapsed from 430-3, losing seven wickets for 41 runs, India would have been looking to make early inroads, but showers intervened.

Rain reappeared on day five, with England dominating the first half of the day in their chase of 371.

You can check more information about the weather in Headingley here.

England vs India, first Test: Live weather updates

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Rain appears after lunch

Rain made an appearance during lunch, teasing players after that as well. For England, who are well set at the moment, the threat of rain feels more challenging than the Indian bowlers.

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Day five: Latest rain updates

England and India are set up for an exciting final day, but rain has been teasing both teams with its appearance

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Rain forecast for Day Three

According to BBC Weather, there's a 32-35 per cent chance of rain between 12 and 1 pm local time. 

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Action resumes as rain relents

But Bumrah did not, dismissing Crawley with a peach

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Rain has intervened before the start of England's innings

India were bowled out for 471