Twitter reacts to a disappointing wash out on day 1
Fans were waiting for a treat on day 1 of the second test match between India and England in Lord's but instead had to endure boredom and left to the mercy of the rain gods. However, this didn't discourage the Twitterati to have fun and frolic and make use of the free time they had on their hands.
It’s been a while
The last time an entire day's play was washed out in a Lord's Test was in May 2001 against Pakistan (first day's play). #ENGvIND
— Deepu Narayanan (@deeputalks) August 9, 2018
Same here!
Feel for the people who had planned, so many months in advance, to be at the first day of the Lord's test. Such terrible weather! The good thing though is that given the drainage, play can begin pretty soon after it stops raining.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) August 9, 2018
One for the bookworms!
If it rains all day, and it probably will, you could do worse than using the time to read @Numb3z’s book about a fictional Lord’s Test Match. Loved it. (Hoping for a spin-off diary of Mac’s career in full) #ENGvIND pic.twitter.com/A48yPf0uMg
— Adam Collins (@collinsadam) August 9, 2018
Seems to look like a good idea
Shift that Lord's Test from London to here, they can play even when it's pouring rain #ENGvIND pic.twitter.com/N6AbqLLFgO
— Abhijeet (@TheYorkerBall) August 9, 2018
Amazing read
As the wait for the start of the Lord's Test continues, here's a fantastic story from @Vitu_E about the young Ollie Pope and his time in Australia https://t.co/OegXM0LFFm #ENGvIND
— Cricbuzz (@cricbuzz) August 9, 2018
Extreme bad luck!
So typical... we have the hottest, driest summer ever... and all it takes is a Lord's Test.... and it's chucking it down.
— Jack Mendel (@MendelCrick) August 9, 2018
True that!
So, the much-awaited start to the Lord's test has been delayed by repetitive rain...India hasn't had much luck in the series, no? #ENGvsIND
— Sharada Rajagopalan (@rsharada22) August 9, 2018
Bad news for India
Ind vs Eng: 'Gabbar' Shikhar Dhawan unlikely for Lord's Test battle.. https://t.co/iR63bVhDHy
— NewsBoss.in (@NewsBossIndia) August 9, 2018
VVS weighs in
VVS Laxman's choice for Lord's Test
— CricketCountry (@cricket_country) August 9, 2018
'No Hardik Pandya, Would prefer two spinners'
More: https://t.co/D2qMNHlJnY pic.twitter.com/E6jlWhn17O
Even Sachin Tendulkar had to leave disappointed
Was all set to ring the bell at Lords to start off the 2nd Test today, but unfortunately the weather had other plans.😊
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) August 9, 2018
Hopefully we’ll get to see some good cricket over the next 4 days. @PaulJheeta, loved the colour of the suit. #ENGvIND pic.twitter.com/rhcTi6YOfj