Despite sunny weather at Trent Bridge the start of play is delayed as the outfield remains very soggy after heavy rain

Groundstaff face a lengthy mopping up process as the spongy turf requires plenty of drying before play can begin

England's Kevin Pietersen prepares for action in the nets with players from both sides eager to get started

At last some meaningful action as India's skipper Rahul Dravid wins the toss and elects to field first

India gain instant reward as Andrew Strauss edges Zaheer Khan to Sachin Tendulkar at slip for four with England 6-1

England's captain Michael Vaughan soon follows Strauss back to the pavilion after edging Zaheer to slip for nine

Wickets continue to fall in the bowler-friendly conditions as Kevin Pietersen is trapped by Rudra Pratap Singh for 13

Alastair Cook and Paul Collingwood share in an unbroken stand of 47 as England reach the tea interval on 94-3

Collingwood is out after tea - clean bowled by Sree Santh for 28 as England's struggle to 101-4 with India's attack dominant

India tighten the screw on the hosts as Cook is trapped lbw by Sourav Ganguly for 43 with England 109-5

India's excellent day continues as Matt Prior edges the spin of Anil Kumble to Dravid at slip with England 147-6

England lose Ian Bell for 31 and the day ends in evening sunshine as the hosts close the opening day on 169-7