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While we have this break in proceedings, take a look at the latest podcast from our colleagues at the BBC World Service magazine programme Stumped.
Summary
Pakistan slip from 78-1 to 120-5
Abid 60 - dropped on 1 & 21
Two wickets for Anderson
Babar 25*, Azhar 20
Alam 0 - playing first Test for 11 years
Only 45.4 overs bowled
Second Test, day one, Ageas Bowl
Pakistan won toss; Eng 1-0 up in series
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Isa Guha
Ex-England bowler on BBC Test Match SpecialThe rain has actually stopped but it looks very ominous to the right.
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The square has been covered but although the rain has eased, there are puddles forming on the tarpaulins, illuminated by the floodlights, so we could be in for a lengthy delay here.
get involved Get Involvedpublished at 14:25 British Summer Time 13 August 2020
Text 81111
I am in Fair Oak, 3 miles away, I can see the ground from the top of my road. We have hail! Start running now!
Keith
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Matthew Henry
BBC Sport at the Ageas BowlBut I thought it only rained in Manchester and every Test should be played south of Sheffield?
Postpublished at 14:23 British Summer Time 13 August 2020
Jonathan Agnew
BBC cricket correspondent on Test Match SpecialIt's going to get wet out there pretty quickly, it's hammering down.
Postpublished at 14:22 British Summer Time 13 August 2020
Jonathan Agnew
BBC cricket correspondent on Test Match SpecialSuddenly something has happened. I don't know what happened there. The players and umpires are absolutely running for it. It's quite heavy rain coming in now.
Rain stops playpublished at 34 overs
Pak 85-2
Thanks to Justin Goulding for stepping in there for a few minutes with his web stream. We lost pictures amid all these threatening skies. It looked to be dry and sunny but suddenly the wind has got up, the rain is coming down and they have decided to come off.
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End of X postPak 85-2published at 14:17 British Summer Time 13 August 2020
Abid 49, Babar 7
Full, straight, and worked off his toes for three by Babar. Pakistan are gritting it out. Is that it for Anderson's spell?
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Anderson to continue against Babar. England's best* bowler to Pakistan's best batsman. This is the contest.
*Some people may disagree.
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Matthew Henry
BBC Sport at the Ageas BowlThe thunder continues to crack, although it does sound slightly further away now.
That said, this does not look promising...
Pak 82-2published at 14:14 British Summer Time 13 August 2020
32 overs
Broad challenging Babar Azam, who collects three through the covers. Abid Ali sees out the rest of the over. He's on 49.
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Jonathan Agnew
BBC cricket correspondent on Test Match SpecialThat was a long rumble of thunder. Does the length of the rumble mean anything?
Umpire Michael Gough definitely thinks it's going round the back.
get involved Get Involvedpublished at 14:09 British Summer Time 13 August 2020
Text 81111
Absolutely tipping it down here in Milford on Sea (20 miles west of Southampton). It's coming!
Dan Tong
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Matthew Henry
BBC Sport at the Ageas BowlJust as Azhar Ali fell there was a big rumble of thunder from over the golf course.
Pak 79-2published at 31 overs
Very threatening skies as Babar Azam arrives at the crease. Lightning around they say and the groundstaff are hovering.
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Phil Tufnell
Ex-England spinner on BBC Test Match SpecialIt's well deserved for England and Jimmy Anderson. You could see him getting more frustrated, he's bowled beautifully.
You just get the feeling if the rain doesn't come then it could be a tricky little 30-40 minutes for Pakistan.
Postpublished at 14:07 British Summer Time 13 August 2020
Jonathan Agnew
BBC cricket correspondent on Test Match SpecialIt's about time too! Rory Burns had some extra practice at lunch and he's made no mistakes this time.
It was a patient innings without ever really looking in.
WICKETpublished at 30.5 overs
Azhar c Burns b Anderson 20 (Pak 78-2)
No problem with the slip catch this time, safely pouched low down.