Rohit misses century as India take control of rain-hit second test

LONDON - India's Rohit Sharma fell short of a well-deserved century as the visitors reached a commanding position at 157-2 at tea on the opening day of a rain-hit second test against England at Lord's on Thursday.

Rohit saw off the early threat of England's pace bowlers and looked set for his eighth test ton before being bowled for 83 by James Anderson after sharing a superb partnership with opening partner KL Rahul, who was unbeaten on 55. England's pace bowlers got plenty of movement in overcast conditions after the start of play was delayed by 30 minutes due to showers, but they had little reward thereafter as captain Joe Root was left to rue his decision to bowl.