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Rain delays ODI at Headingley

Persistent rain delayed the start of the NatWest Series between England and West Indies at Headingley today.

England, without star batsman Kevin Pietersen due to an Achilles injury, are hoping to build on their 3-2 one-day series win in the Caribbean.

Having also comprehensively defeated the Windies in the recent two-match Test series in England, Andrew Strauss' team are looking to develop further momentum in the build-up to the Ashes. But wet weather before the scheduled 10.45am start, and again following two inspections by umpires Steve Davis and Nigel Llong, meant the prospect of play before mid-afternoon receded rapidly.

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