After hours of heavy rain there are positive signs of possible play as ground staff start to peel off the covers

A roller is applied to the pitch as umpires Rudi Koertzen and Arani Jayaprakash make a series of inspections

In a bizarre turn of events the authorities request the use of a helicopter to attempt to dry a number of wet areas

Fans waiting for some action are treated to the spectacle of Mahendra Dhoni and Irfan Pathan taking an unscheduled flight

Andrew Flintoff takes time to look at the sodden outfield with Andrew Strauss and India's Virender Sehwag

Irfan Pathan attempts to keep the spectators happy - signing autographs while the umpires make yet another inspection

The umpires eventually announce the match is to be abandoned as the surface is unsuitable for action

Following the announcement there are ugly scenes as a section of fans start to set fire to advertising hoardings

As the situation escalates a section of Indian fans start to break through fences in an attempt to enter the playing area

Three policemen are among at least 12 people who are injured in the disturbing scenes in Guwahati

England's players watch as the trouble continues - they will soon head to Jamshedpur for the next encounter against India