BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — The start of play on Day 5 of the second test between England and India was delayed Sunday because of rain. The covers were rolled out ahead of the scheduled start at 11 a.m. local time (1000 GMT) and overs are likely to be lost, which would hurt India more than England.

Here are England’s spinners and their records in Australia. Given seam bowling is Australia’s strongest suits and has been for more than five years, the pitches will be juiced and spin may not be required. But England will still need to find someone to bowl the overs their spinners have habitually been required to bowl down there.

India lead by 244 runs in second innings England all out for 407 Smith stranded on 184 not out, Brook hits 158 BIRMINGHAM, England, July 4 (Reuters) - India finished day three of the second test on 64-1 to lead England by 244 runs after they dismissed the hosts for 407 in the first innings at Edgbaston on Friday despite Jamie Smith's commanding and unbeaten knock of 184.