Incessant rain delays start of second Ind-Eng Test
London, Aug 9: The start of the second Test between India and England has been delayed following incessant rain at the Lord's here on Thursday.
According to the latest update from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), both the teams decided to take an early lunch break after more than one hour of play has been lost.
India trail the five-Test rubber 0-1 after losing the opener at Edgbaston by 31 runs.
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Davangere: Two policemen injured in stone pelting during Ganesha procession
Davangere: Reports state that two groups engaged in stone pelting at each other during Ganesha idol immersion ceremony in Davangere on Thursday. Two police personnel were injured in the incident.
Few days ago, two groups of youth engaged in verbal altercation regarding raising of a flag for Eid Milad celebration. On account of the clashes, police had heightened security for the Ganesha procession. Despite the additional security, stones were pelted at the procession, sources stated. Inspector Gururaj and constable Raghavendra were injured in the incident. The procession continued after the police brought the situation to control. However, the stone pelting resumed once again as the procession surged forwards.
Security has been tightened up in the area and all shops have been closed down by the police. The two police personnel, who were injured in the stone pelting, are undergoing treatment at a hospital.
