India, July 6 -- Rain delayed the start of play at Edgbaston on the final day of the second Test, halting India's charge towards a series-levelling win against England. What stood out amid the frustrating wait was a sight from the ground, as Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir engaged in a brief but pointed conversation with on-field umpire Chris Gaffaney just as the groundstaff was preparing to put the covers back on.

With the rain having stopped briefly, there had been a faint sense of hope around the ground about play resuming. But as Gaffaney was seen chatting with Gambhir, the groundstaff soon resumed covering the pitch. Minutes later, the drizzle returned in full force, validating the decision and once again throwing India's momentum ...