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England v New Zealand, 1st Test, Lord's, 3rd day Cook hits fifty before rain returns 
The start of play was delayed by 25 minutes due to light rain, but Andrew Strass and Michael Vaughan weren't convinced it was too wet © Getty Images . This image may not be reproduced without specific consent from Getty Images 
Daniel Vettori checked out the conditions for himself © Getty Images . This image may not be reproduced without specific consent from Getty Images 
Charlotte Edwards, the England women's captain, rang the bell to start play, though 25 minutes after the scheduled beginning © Getty Images . This image may not be reproduced without specific consent from Getty Images 
The sky didn't look promising but at least they were out there playing © Getty Images . This image may not be reproduced without specific consent from Getty Images 
Andrew Strauss picked up where he left off ... © Getty Images . This image may not be reproduced without specific consent from Getty Images 
... and Alastair Cook found some runs as well © Getty Images . This image may not be reproduced without specific consent from Getty Images 
Chris Martin and the New Zealand fast men couldn't manufacture a breakthrough and England reached 89 for 0 © Getty Images . This image may not be reproduced without specific consent from Getty Images 
Cook reached his half-century shortly before it started raining again, and this time it was to be a long delay © Getty Images . This image may not be reproduced without specific consent from Getty Images 
With no cricket to watch the spectators had to settle for keeping an eye on the FA Cup final © Getty Images . This image may not be reproduced without specific consent from Getty Images |
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Bowl at Boycs: Pietersen's captaincy, why the Champions Trophy might not happen next year, and more
