England v New Zealand: first men’s cricket Test, day three start delayed by rain – live

Over-by-over updates from 11am UK timeSooryavanshi to face England | Email JamesHmmm, it is bright sunshine at Lord’s now, the stumps are in position and the crease lines are being given a fresh lick. However, it’s just been announced that the players are taking an early lunch and IF no further rain we will have play at 1pm. Why couldn’t they delay lunch and get out there right now whilst there is a sunny gap in the weather I hear you ask. It is a good question.“I expect