First Test Between India And England May Be Interrupted By Rain

Chennai: The first Test between India and England in Chennai starting on Thursday is likely to be disrupted by rain and there is the threat of a cyclone over the state of Tamil Nadu over the next few days.

England will need to adjust quickly - Butcher
With no match practice at all, former England batsman Mark Butcher has warned Pietersen's team to be prepared for tricky readjustments.

The England team, who were not released to play for their counties by the England and Wales Cricket Board at the end of the summer, have played only limited-overs matches since the final Test against South Africa, four months ago.

Butcher identified the peculiar difficulties that the lack of practice will cause England.