England reach 268 for four
Andrew Strauss narrowly failed to score his first Test century in almost a year on the first day of the first Test against India at Lord's.
After three late stoppages for bad light, play finally ended almost an hour after the scheduled close with England reaching 268 for four at the close.
England suffered from the interruptions and lost Michael Vaughan and Paul Collingwood after the second break.
They had been 218 for one after tea, having lost Alastair Cook for 36 before lunch.
Strauss made 96 for his highest test score since his 116 against Pakistan last August and captain Vaughan hit 79. Kevin Pietersen was on 34 with night-watchman Ryan Sidebottom, five.
India are seeking their first series win in England for 21 years, while Vaughan's side are looking to protect an impressive home record in which they have not lost a series on home soil since 2001.
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