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Covers protect the pitch and square as rain delays play on the third day of the second Test between England and Pakistan at Lord's.
AFP
England's push for a series-clinching win over Pakistan was halted by rain on Saturday, with no play before lunch on the third day of the second Test at Lord's.
Conditions had started to ease, however, with umpires planning an inspection at 1:15 pm local time (1215 GMT) provided there was no further rain.
What is the score in the England vs Pakistan second Test?
England, bidding to go 2-0 up in the three-match series, are in a commanding position at 81-3 in their second innings. Their overall lead of 261 already exceeds what Pakistan have managed across three completed innings so far in the series, with Pakistan yet to pass 234 in the fourth innings of any Test against England on English soil.
How did Pakistan collapse on day two at Lord's?
The hosts dismissed Pakistan for a meagre 110 on Friday, with seamer Ollie Robinson returning remarkable figures of 4-11 in just 13 overs. The collapse left Pakistan facing a steep deficit heading into England's second innings at Lord's.
How are England's batsmen performing in the second innings?
Under-pressure England opener Emilio Gay will resume on 30 not out, with Harry Brook unbeaten on seven. Gay walked out to bat on Friday averaging a lowly 22.50 from his first eight Test innings, amid questions over where talented England batsman Jacob Bethell might slot in once he regains fitness.
Brook, meanwhile, is bidding for his first Test century in over a year, despite being ranked the number one batsman in Test cricket.
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