Second day’s play abandoned at Oval

West Indies are on 62-2 after an opening day that was also severely affected by rain. Further downpours were expected late yesterday.

West Indies lost the wickets of Leon Johnson (nine) and Darren Bravo (10), leaving Kraigg Brathwaite (32) and Marlon Samuels (four) at the crease.

India lead the four-match series 2-0 and are looking to keep their place at the top of the Test rankings with a win.