Start delayed at soggy Edgbaston

A second inspection was scheduled for noon after wet weather delayed the start, but further light rain prevented umpires Rudi Koertzen and Aleem Dar from taking a look.

Groundstaff worked through the night, aided by five super-sopper machines, in a mass mop-up operation. But despite their efforts around the clock, one of the practice strips off the square was left like a quagmire and the Rea Bank stand side of the ground was extremely boggy.