Rain offered a timely lifeline to the Shubman Gill-led Indian side on the final day of the first Test between India and England as the hosts appeared to be closing in on a comfortable win at Headingley. England openers had put up a commanding partnership, and momentum was clearly with the home team when a light drizzle began to fall shortly after lunch. As conditions deteriorated, the umpires called for an early lunch break.

Following a delay of around 20 minutes, play resumed under overcast skies, and India struck almost immediately. Prasidh Krishna provided the much-needed breakthrough, dismissing Zak Crawley and injecting fresh life into the contest. With that wicket, the balance of the match shifted once again, setting up a tense finish. Amid the rain-affected drama, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) issued an official update on social media, informing fans about the revised session timings for Day 5.

Rain ?️ stops, play resumes.

No overs have been lost.

Updated Session Timings:

Tea Break: 04.30 PM Local Time (09.00 PM IST)

Third Session: 04.50 PM-06.20 PM Local Time (09.20 PM-10.50 PM IST)

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