India found themselves in the throes of adversity on Day Two of the second Test against England at the Lord’s Cricket Ground here yesterday. After losing the entire first day to rain, England won the toss and Joe Root had no hesitation in inviting India to bat.

A delayed start was no surprise to the spectators and James Anderson was quick to make an impression by reducing India to 11 for two at lunch. The Lancastrian sent back openers Murali Vijay (0) and KL Rahul (8) in the space of 15 balls from him, before the heavens opened. Then came the talking point of the day — the run out of Cheteshwar Pujara — with Virat Kohli at the other end. More of that later.